WellStone is North Alabama's most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider serving over 13,000 persons annually throughout Northern Alabama, with offices in Huntsville and Cullman. We are a non-profit community organization that offers a wide range of services for every phase of life, from children to older adults.What we are looking for:
- Master's Degree in a mental health discipline, License required
- Knowledge of the nature of addiction
- Knowledge of psychiatric disorders
- Knowledge of cultural diversity
- Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and as well as non-violent crisis intervention practice
- 1-2 years experience in the mental health related fields preferred
- Driver's License valid in Alabama and good MVR
- Knowledge of community Resources and Services preferred
- Excellent time management, multi-tasking skills
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
What you will be doing :
- Assist new clients and hospital discharges with obtaining services through facilitating warm hand off follow up with the client and the provider to ensure engagement.
- Assist clients in navigating healthcare and social service systems to obtain transportation, local resources, and other healthcare services.
- Will provide outreach to local active-duty armed forces members and veterans and facilitate connection to the Veterans Care Coordinator and engagement with veteran specific resources.
- Provides effective clinical assessment of new or returning clients when needed.
- Utilizes assessment data to support a current DSM diagnosis
- Formulates appropriate next steps in a plan for care along with the client and family as appropriate.
- Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to de-escalate or resolve the situation.
- Effectively collaborates with the treatment team and outside sources in the delivery of clinical services.
- Provides on-site evaluations for hospitals, probate court, etc, and provides least restrictive treatment recommendations.
- Facilitates services that prevent commitment.
- Participates in crisis intervention facility -wide.
- Adheres to professional code of ethics and ensure compliance with external administrative and clinical standards of care and applicable laws, including DMH, Medicaid, and State & Federal Laws.
- Effectively demonstrates the application of required competencies.
- Seek clinical supervision and consultation as needed.
- Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement.
- Courteous and respectful attitudes towards clients, visitors, and co-workers.
What we offer:
- Competitive Medical, dental, and vision prices
- State Retirement through RSA plus an optional 457b with a company match
- 9 paid holidays throughout the year
- Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
We CARE for those impacted by behavioral health disorders, are committed to one another through collaboration, and are optimistic problem solvers who do what it takes to get the job done. We look forward to having you on the WellStone team.