Clinical Responsibilities

• Provides effective clinical assessment of the consumer
• Utilizes assessment data to support a DSM V diagnosis
• Formulates appropriate holistic, person-centered treatment plan along with consumers
• Provides individual, group, and family therapy, utilizing basic therapeutic models and
• theories according to consumer needs as stated in the treatment plan and as determined by court order.
• 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 and outside sources in the
• delivery of clinical services, in compliance with DMH, SUD, and third party payor requirements.
• Evaluates the consumer for appropriate level of treatment; completes thorough assessment and referral to ensure consumers have the needed resources to maintain in the community
• Works with the court system providing reports and testimony, following the law and AOT Program goals
• Conducts thorough intake including all required components of intake including suicide and violence risk assessments and accurate diagnosis
• Effectively demonstrates the application of adult specific competencies
• Adheres to professional code of ethics
• Staffs regularly with the CRNP/MD and Coordinator regarding assessment and aftercare
• Completes treatment plan reviews as assigned and during any non-productive periods such as cancellations or no-shows
• Other duties as assigned
• Participates in twice weekly multi-disciplinary team and court staffings to insure participant success, continuity of care, and compliance with court orders
• Coordinates Substance Use Disorder treatment with the Substance Use Therapist and makes referrals to other sources as needed.

Supervision and Consultation

• Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
• Actively works to enhance clinical skills including attending quarterly training on evidence-based practices
• Engages in consultation with legal counsel and court officials regarding consumer status

 Clinical Record Keeping

• Documents in a timely fashion per AHS policy
• Documents appropriate, complete, and clinically comprehensive mental health
• assessments
• Documents measurable and specific goals in the treatment plan
• Documents in a clear and concise manner, types of consumer problems, treatment goals
• addressed, services, and techniques used
• Documents case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referrals
• Completes required documentation using appropriate professional and legal terminology
• Provides documentation to the court system regarding status of consumers as needed
• Files court petitions and revocations as needed if consumers are unable to be maintained in a lesser level of care

 Case Load Management

• Effectively manages caseload based on consumer needs
• Meets AHS productivity standards
• Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers
• Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion
• Respects consumers privacy and confidentiality
• Is pleasant and cooperative with others
• Assists visitors and consumers as needed
• Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
• Is sensitive to the consumers’ needs, expectations and individual differences
• Is gentle and calm with consumers and families
• Administrative and Other Related Duties as Assigned
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
• Actively participates in AHS committees as required
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs
• Follows AHS policies and procedures
• Maintains current license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU’s), if applicable, and attends to required in-services and workshops

Master’s degree in a mental health discipline. Knowledge in adult specialty, outlined below, to

be attained within six (6) months of employment.

• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult population
• Basic knowledge of the nature of addiction for referral purposes
• Basic knowledge of 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 with psychiatric disorders
• Knowledge of the Involuntary Commitment process in Mobile County
• Knowledge of Hospital admissions process in Mobile County
• Knowledge of Probate Court in Mobile County
• Knowledge of Diversion efforts of AHS