Clinical Responsibilities:

1. Provides effective clinical assessment of the consumer
2. Utilizes assessment data to support a DSM 5 diagnosis
3. Formulates appropriate treatment plan along with consumer
4. Provides individual, group, and family therapy, utilizing basic therapeutic models and theories according to consumer needs as stated in the treatment plan
5. Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation
6. Effectively collaborates with the treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of clinical services
7. Evaluates the consumer for discharge planning
8. Effectively demonstrates the application of adult specific competencies
9. Adheres to professional code of ethics

Supervision and Consultation:

1. Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed
2. Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
3. Actively works to enhance clinical skills

Clinical Record Keeping:

1. Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy
2. Documents appropriate, complete, and clinically comprehensive mental health assessments
3. Documents measurable and specific goals in the treatment plan
4. Documents in a clear and concise manner, types of consumer problems, treatment goals addressed, services, and techniques used
5. Documents case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referrals
6. Documents legibly

Case Load Management:

1. Effectively manages caseload based on consumer needs
2. Meets AltaPointe productivity standards

Master’s degree in a mental health discipline.