Part Time Child & Adolescent Mobile Crisis Therapist (1st Shift)

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location: Huntsville, AL 35802
• Position Type: Part Time
• Education Level: Human Services Related M. S/M. A LVL Deg
• Travel Percentage: Up to 50%
• Job Shift: 1st Shift (Weekends)
• Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Job Description

As a therapist with our Children and Adolescent Mobile Crisis Team, you will work with First Responders in mental health and substance use crises that involve our younger population, providing therapeutic care and resources for the client and their families while assessing situations in an often-emergent situation.

The incumbent will work with the therapeutic teams and community resources to establish treatment plans and goals while communicating the needs of individuals involved and supporting their assigned Co-Therapist. This is a part-time, hourly position that works on Saturdays & Sundays, 7am-7pm.

What you’ll be doing: Conduct individual and/or family therapy with children and adolescent population ages three to eighteen. Work with Program Manager and co-therapist to assist families on a 24/7 call basis. Provide Crisis Intervention for client and client’s family when called.

Perform initial assessments, intakes and prepare documentation of such for client’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Prepare with client a treatment plan to include goals. Facilitate warm hand-off to Co-Therapist and or Care Coordinator. Obtain certification in the CANS System. Conduct CANS Assessments.

Work closely with Co-Therapist, Care Coordinator & guardians regarding client’s needs. Participate in various meetings to include departmental, divisional, or other meetings as required. Complete billing documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

Maintain educational requirements regarding licensure with Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) State Standards. Perform outreach in partnership with DHR. 12 hour shifts with rotating weekends twice a month. 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.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

Master's degree in a Social Sciences field with a clinical practicum or internship At least 1 year post-masters clinical experience preferred Excellent 5 year driving record & reliable transportation Valid Alabama Driver’s License w/ required Personal Liability Insurance Automobile Insurance Excellent verbal and written communication skills with intermediate computer skills Experience with maintaining organization and documentation Preferred minimum of one year working with seriously emotionally disturbed children (SED) Preferred experience with crisis intervention and management Ability to work non-traditional hours Ability to work as a member of a Team We care for those impacted by behavioral health disorders We are committed to one another through collaboration We are optimistic problem solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.