What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead In-Home Therapist - Adolescents position at Wellstone Brand?
WellStone is North Alabama’s most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider serving over 13,000 persons a year in Huntsville and Cullman. We are a non-profit community organization that offers a wide range of services for every phase of life, from children to older adults.
We are hiring for Lead n In-Home Therapist in our Neaves Davis Program working with families. The Lead In-Home Therapist position accesses crisis needs and solutions to resolve immediate crisis. This position provides continuous monitoring of the status of clients being served.
What We're Looking For:
- Master’s Degree in Social Science
- Two years post masters exp. With SMI population preferred
- Excellent oral, written communication & planning skills
- Knowledge of community agencies and resources
- Knowledge of social security, Medicaid, & Department of Human Resources
- Excellent 5-year motor vehicle driving record
- Reliable transportation
- Minimum of $300k/$100k/$50k personal automobile liability insurance
What You'll Be Doing:
- Work in frequent contact with co-therapist and medical personnel to provide mental health treatment in the community i.e. schools, home, etc.
- Conduct intake assessments, CANS, and make referrals as identified from the assessments.
- Provide individual, family, and group therapist for clients three times per week for a minimum of 12 weeks in the community.
- Provide 24 hours availability to the clients in the program and community service organizations.
- Assist clients in establishing & maintain a social support system/network within the community.
- Complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner in accordance with the Center and/or DMH/MR standards.
- Visit clients in their environment to assess progress towards goals, provide support & direction.
- Advocate for the clients & assist client and family members in understanding the client’s diagnosis, traits, treatment approaches, etc.
- Become aware & familiar with the client’s medications, possible side effects and conduct medication monitoring with client and family. Relay information to co-therapist.
- Perform crisis intervention and resolution as needed and/or required.
- Work closely with Neaves Davis Detention Center Probation Offices to provide weekly reports on clients.
- Participate in in-services, required meetings & trainings as mandated by supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned by the Division Director
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 COMMITED 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.
Salary : $30,000 - $100,000
