Therapist, Adult Outpatient (Mobile)

AltaPointe Health · Mobile, United States

Overview

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Adult Outpatient Programs provide the least restrictive level of care where adults may receive clinical interventions aimed at decreasing existing signs and symptoms. Outpatient treatment focuses on recovery, problem resolution, symptom reduction, stabilization and/or prevention of movement to a higher level of care. Treatment varies widely and depends upon the consumer’s presenting symptoms.

Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

Supervision and Consultation:

Clinical Record Keeping:

Case Load Management:

Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers

Administrative and Other Related Duties as Assigned:

Qualifications

Master’s degree in a mental health discipline required.

Licensed Clinical Social Work or Licensed Professional Counselor preferred. Knowledge in adult specialty, outlined below, to be attained within (6) six months of employment.

• 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
• Knowledge of cultural diversity
• Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to acute psychotic consumers, as well as, to non-violent crisis intervention practice
• Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to adults and senior adults with psychiatric disorders