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Overview

Would you like to be part of a well-established healthcare organization that is genuinely making a positive impact in our communities? Become a member of our team now! This week, AltaPointe is organizing a hiring event. Explore our job opportunities at AltaPointe.org, submit your online application, and then join us for Open Interviews to meet with a recruiter in person! Experience is not required, as we have positions available at all levels.Wednesday, May 28th– 3030 Knollwood Drive in Mobile from 10 am – 2 pm

 

Children's Outpatient Services provides treatment for children and adolescents and their families and is intended to improve and maintain a child’s or an adolescent’s stability in the community. Treatment focuses on problem resolution, symptom reduction, stabilization and/or prevention of movement to a higher level of care. Services include individual, family and group therapy, medication evaluation and management, case management, in home intervention, case consultation and summer day treatment services. The type of treatment is highly variable and depends upon the individual’s existing symptoms and developmental level.

Responsibilities

General Responsibilities:

Provides ongoing monitoring and interaction with consumers 

Assists consumers with personal care, play, social interactions, outings, and safety issues

Provides training on basic living skills according to the consumer’s target goals, as identified by treatment plan

Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation

Applies Mindset and restraint interventions per AltaPointe Policy and Procedures

Effectively collaborates with staff members

Provides support and education for family members of consumers

Models appropriate behavior including but not limited to communication skills, grooming, manners, etc.

Meets AltaPointe productivity standards, if applicable

Effectively demonstrates the application of child/adolescent and specific competencies

Supervision and Consultation:

Seeks supervision and consultation as needed

Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement

Actively works to enhance skills

 Clinical Record Keeping:

Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy

Documents in a clear and concise manner.

Documents legibly

 Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers:

Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion

Respects consumer’s privacy and confidentiality

Is pleasant and cooperative with others

Assists consumers and visitors as needed

Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others

Is sensitive to the consumer’s needs, expectations and individual differences

Is gentle and calm with consumers and families

Adopts a team work approach with coworkers

 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

Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures

Attends appropriate in-services training and other workshops

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 

High school graduate or equivalent.

Basic general knowledge in child/adolescent specialties, outlined below, to be attained within (2) two weeks of employment:

• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in child/adolescent populations
• Basic knowledge of growth and development of child/adolescent patients as related to all intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects patient development
• Basic knowledge of behavior management and parenting issues
• Knowledge of cultural diversity
• Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to acute psychotic patients, as well as, to non-violent crisis intervention practices.
• Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to child/adolescent psychiatric disorders