Adult Outpatient Programs provide the least restrictive level of care where adults may receive clinical interventions aimed at decreasing existing signs and symptoms. Outpatient treatment focuses on recovery, problem resolution, symptom reduction, stabilization and/or prevention of movement to a higher level of care. Treatment varies widely and depends upon the consumer’s presenting symptoms.
Clinical Responsibilities:
Provides effective clinical assessment of the consumer
Utilizes assessment data to support a DSM 5 diagnosis
Formulates appropriate treatment plan along with consumer
Provides individual, group, and family therapy, utilizing basic therapeutic models and theories according to consumer needs as stated in the treatment plan
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
Evaluates the consumer for discharge planning
Effectively demonstrates the application of adult specific competencies
Adheres to professional code of ethics
Supervision and Consultation:
Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed
Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
Actively works to enhance clinical 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 consumer problems, treatment goals addressed, services, and techniques used
Documents case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referrals
Documents legibly
Case Load Management:
Effectively manages caseload based on consumer needs
Meets AltaPointe 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 AltaPointe committees as required
Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs
Follows AltaPointe 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 required.
Licensed Clinical Social Work or Licensed Professional Counselor preferred. Knowledge in adult specialty, outlined below, to be attained within (6) six months of employment.
AltaPointe Health is Alabama’s most comprehensive behavioral and primary healthcare system, delivering over one million services annually to more than 45,000 patients. Founded in 1957, AltaPointe integrates behavioral health, primary care, and substance use treatment through its hospitals, behavioral health crisis center, outpatient clinics, and Federally Qualified Health Center, Accordia Health.
Its team of 28 physicians and 16 physician extenders provides medical care services throughout the organization and serves as the administration and faculty for the University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry.
