Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Huntsville, AL 35802Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Human Services Related M.S/M.A LVL Deg.Travel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: 1st Shift (Monday-Friday)Job Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesJob Description: Join our multidisciplinary team at our 24/7 WellStone Emergency Services (WES) working with adults in crisis from mental health and substance use concerns. The WES Adult Therapist provides assessment, treatment planning, group/individual/family therapy as a part of holistic services focused on empowering the individual in crisis and preparing for sustaining gains after discharge.
What you’ll be doing:
Conduct individual, group, and/or family therapy to SMI population.
Perform initial assessments, intakes and prepare documentation of such for client charts.
Input data into profile computerized medical records.
Prepare with client a treatment plan to include goals.
Document progress of client to goals as outlined in the treatment plan.
Present cases to psychiatrists regarding client's medicine.
Work closely with case managers regarding client's needs.
Provide crisis intervention as needed.
Participate in various meetings to include departmental, divisional or other meetings as required by the Coordinator.
Complete billing documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
Conduct follow up with clients.
Complete other duties as assigned.
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
QualificationsWhat we’re looking for:
Master’s degree in a mental health discipline
Knowledge of cultural diversity
Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to acute psychotic clients, as well as, to non-violent crisis intervention practice
Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles
Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to adults with severe and persistent psychiatric disorders
Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult population
Basic knowledge of the nature of addiction for referral purposes
Basic knowledge of Senior Adult issues for referral purposes
Benefits
What we offer:
Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
Licensure reimbursement
Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University and Capella University
We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.
We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.
We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.
What you'll do
The WES Adult Therapist conducts individual, group, and family therapy for adults in crisis, performs assessments, and collaborates with case managers. They also document client progress and participate in meetings as required.
About WELLSTONE
WellStone is North Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider.
WellStone treats children, adolescents and adults who face mental illness, substance abuse and a broad range of obstacles to health and well-being. Our team works together with you, with your medical providers and across our own programs to connect you to therapies, counseling, training and resources to restore hope.
We provide accessible outpatient counseling and psychiatric services for all ages at an affordable cost. Our specialized practices include:
NOVA Center for Youth and Family: Child & adolescent services in individual, group and school-based settings.
New Horizons Recovery Center: A multi-dimensional substance abuse by the Alabama Department of Mental Health.
WellSpring Clinical Associates: A private counseling clinic for adults with commercial insurance.
No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay; and there is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income.
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As a Non Licensed Therapist - WES at WELLSTONE, you will: the WES Adult Therapist conducts individual, group, and family therapy for adults in crisis, performs assessments, and collaborates with case managers. They also document client progress and participate in meetings as required..
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