Therapist, South Mobile (Bayou La Batre)

Job description

Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities: Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation - Provides effective clinical assessment of the consumer - Utilizes assessment data to support a DSM IV- TR diagnosis - Formulates appropriate treatment plan along with consumer and family/guardian, as indicated - Provides individual, group, family and play therapy mode, utilizing basic therapeutic models and theories according to consumer needs as stated in the treatment plan - Provides outreach services to consumers and their families according to their needs - Effectively collaborates with the treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of clinical services - Evaluates the consumer for discharge planning - Adheres to professional code of ethics - Effectively demonstrates the application of child, adolescent, and adult specific competencies Supervision and Consultation: - Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed - Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement - Actively works to enhance clinical skills Clinical Record Keeping: - Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy - Docum...