Triage Therapist-WES Full time
Triage Therapist-WES Full time
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Job Description
WellStone is North Alabamas most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider serving over 13000 persons a year throughout Northern Alabama with offices in Huntsville and Cullman. We are a nonprofit community organization that offers a wide range of services for every phase of life from children to older adults.
In our 24/7 WellStone Emergency Services (WES) the Triage therapist is the first to assess the crisis clients and navigate their initial treatment plan. This position is fulltime2nd shift
What were looking for:
- Masters degree in a mental health discipline
- Basic knowledge of working with a broad scope of cliental from varying demographic backgrounds and cultures
- Knowledge of behavior management crisis intervention and interventions common to acute psychotic clients as well as to nonviolent crisis intervention practice
- Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles
- Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to adults with severe and persistent psychiatric disorders
- Bilingual in English/Spanish encouraged to apply.
What youll be doing:
- Conduct intake assessments and crisis screening duties for clients entering the WellStone Emergency Services.
- Perform assessments over the phone when needed.
- Utilizes assessment data to support a DSM V diagnosis
- Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation
- Effectively collaborates with the treatment team members in the delivery of clinical services
- Participates in weekend therapist rotation as needed
- Adheres to professional code of ethics
- Effectively demonstrates the application of adult specific competencies
- May be asked to assist with seclusion and restraint per Centers policy and procedures
- Other duties assigned as needed based on staff and facility needs
- Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed
- Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
- Documents in a timely fashion per Center policy
- Documents appropriate complete and clinically comprehensive mental health assessments
- Treats clients with care dignity and compassion
- Respects clients privacy and confidentiality
- Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
- Actively participates in Center committees as required
- Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
- 2nd shift fulltime.
What we offer:
- Competitive Medical dental and vision prices
- State Retirement through RSA plus an optional 457b with a company match
- 9 paid holidays throughout the year
- Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
We care for those impacted by behavioral health disorders we are committed to one another through collaboration and we are optimistic problem solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.We look forward to having you on the WellStone team.
Employment Type
Full-Time
