Adult Outpatient Therapist- Homeless Services - Carastar Health
Montgomery, AL
About the Job
This is a responsible, professional position providing mental health counseling services to homeless adults at Montgomery’s Consolidated Homeless Services Center.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Conduct initial intake interviews and/or screening of clients according to established procedure, assessing the client's problems and needs, developing an initial diagnosis.
Develop treatment plans using information gathered in the intake assessment, initial goals for treatment.
Perform mental health evaluations or other therapeutic services at the Homeless Services Center.
Perform prehospitalization screenings and crisis interventions as needed.
Participate in training activities as required by Carastar Health to increase and enhance professional and therapeutic skills.
Conduct individual, group and family therapy sessions for individuals on caseload.
Participate in clinical supervision as required.
Update treatment plans as appropriate, reviewing objectives, goals, and interventions.
Consult with other agencies or providers assisting Carastar’s clients.
Document all services within the Electronic Health Record.
Complete reports required for client records as well as all forms and paperwork required by Carastar, including consumer releases, admission/discharge documentation, and other needed forms.
Engage in community service and consultation work with other groups and agencies.
Provide Family education and support as outlined in the client’s treatment plan.
Coordinate referrals to other providers who are within the Homeless Services Center as well as internally and to other external agencies or providers.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS
Considerable knowledge of individual and group behavior with special emphasis on mental and emotional disorders.
Knowledge of the principles and methods of counseling.
Knowledge of psychotropic drugs concerning their use, misuse, desirable and undesirable effects, and research material available on these drugs.
Knowledge of assessing the mental status of individuals in need of mental health services.
Considerable knowledge of mental health services and available resources.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with consumers, families, hospital staff and community mental health center staff.
Ability to work in a proactive, assertive, and energetic manner in fulfilling the duties of this position.
Ability to work effectively as a treatment team member.
Willing to work in non-traditional and settings.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and/or weekends if necessary.
Reliable transportation and willingness to transport clients.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree in the behavioral sciences from a recognized college or university with a clinical practicum.
ALC, LPC, LGSW, or LCSW preferred (see note below)
Some clinical experience preferred.
Degree and experience must meet requirements for Approved Medicaid Provider status.
Must hold a valid driver's license and maintain a driving record that is acceptable to Carastar's auto insurance carrier.
Must maintain at least liability coverage on personal vehicles.
Must hold and maintain a current Red Cross First Aid, CPI and CPR certificate.
****Licensure is not a requirement of this position. If you do not hold one of the licenses above, you may still apply. If hired, you will begin as a Therapist I which is in a classification with a lower salary range. While you are not required to obtain a license; if/when you become licensed, you will advance to the Therapist II classification.****