Primary Job Functions:
Supervises Operations:
- Assures that program standards and objectives are met
- Leads program planning, development and implementation
- Monitors program budget
- Monitors caseloads and productivity of staff
- Ensures that staff provides quality services
- Effectively collaborates with other AltaPointe program coordinators and outside sources
- Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation
- Evaluates consumers for discharge planning
- Adheres to professional code of ethics
- Effectively demonstrates the application of child/adolescent/adult specific competencies
- Completes treatment plan reviews as assigned
Administers appropriate personnel functions:
- Interviews and screens applicants when necessary and completes appropriate forms as outlined by Personnel Policy and Procedures
- Provides training in the general orientation of the facility, policies and procedures, program operations and specific skill areas
- Is knowledgeable and applies personnel policies and procedures on a consistent basis
- Objectively completes employee performance evaluations on program staff and routes to Personnel Department on a timely basis
- Promotes concept of treatment teams. Acts as a member of treatment team
- Provides positive and effective leadership
- Provides staff with consultation and supervision as needed, individually or through group staff meetings
- Ensures competence of staff
Supervision and Consultation:
- Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed
- Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
- Actively works to enhance clinical and leadership skills
Clinical Record Keeping:
- Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe 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 patient problems, treatment goals addressed, services, and techniques used
- Documents case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referrals
Courteous and respectful towards patients, visitors and co-workers
- Treats patients with care, dignity and compassion
- Respects patient’s privacy and confidentiality
- Is pleasant and cooperative with others
- Assists visitors and patients as needed
- Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
- Is sensitive to patient’s needs, expectations and individual differences
- Is gentle and calm with patients and families
Administrative and Other Related Duties as Assigned:
- Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
- Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
- Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
- Accesses appropriate community resources according to patient needs
- Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures
- Maintains current license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU’s), if applicable, and attends regular workshops and in-services