Adult Outreach Therapist

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Huntsville, AL 35802Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Human Services Related M.S/M.A LVL Deg.Travel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: 1st Shift (Monday-Friday)Job Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesJob Description: A Non-Licensed Outreach Therapist in Adult Outpatient provides counseling and mental health support that focuses on supportive counseling, psychoeducation, and resource referrals while also assisting with client assessments and treatment planning while maintaining accurate documentation and collaborating with peers. This is a full-time, salaried position that works Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What you’ll be doing: 


Adheres to the Center’s philosophy of care, professional ethics and other standards of policies and procedures.
Conduct comprehensive individual assessments of new or returning clients at First Stop. 
Conduct individual, family and group therapy sessions.
Assess client’s risk of suicidal/homicidal ideations.
Maintain confidentiality of client information, treatment and records.
Perform timely documentation of the assessment in EMR.
Develop a treatment plan based on clinical experience and knowledge in partnership with the client.
Present cases to psychiatrists regarding client’s medication and/or need.
Provide crisis intervention as needed and/or required.
Collaborate with internal staff regarding client’s progress such as Case Managers, Medical Staff, etc.
Act as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
When necessary, referral to internal or external specialists or community resources to assist the client in treatment options.
When applicable, assist family members in understanding, dealing with or supporting clients.
Participate in various meetings to include departmental, divisional or other meetings as required.
Maintain current on new developments in counseling.
Complete billing documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
Conduct follow-up with clients, internal and/or external individuals.
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.
QualificationsWhat we’re looking for:


Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology or related field
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Proficient organization & documentation skills
DSM knowledge
Proficient experience with computers
Knowledge of local community agencies


 

Benefits

 

What we offer: 


Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
Licensure reimbursement
Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University and Capella University


 

 

 

We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.

We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.

We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.