IHI Leader (THRIVE Team) - 3360

Indian Rivers Mental Health Center - Tuscaloosa, Bibb, Pickens Counties, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Tuscaloosa, Bibb, Pickens Counties, AL

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About the position

The IHI Leader for Children's MI Outpatient Services is a full-time position based in Tuscaloosa, AL, requiring a commitment to the In-Home Project. The role involves working closely with various agencies, including the Tuscaloosa Department of Human Resources and the Juvenile Court, to provide support and services to children and families. The position demands strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to maintain program standards while interacting with multi-problem families. The working hours are Monday to Thursday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm and Friday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, totaling 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to IRBH and DMH policies and procedures.
• Ensure all safety, fire prevention, and health measures are followed while on duty.
• Obtain twenty (20) CEU's per year for the first two years of employment.
• Maintain an in-home case load of no less than 6 families.
• Work in conjunction with paraprofessionals and professional staff.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships, observing professional boundaries.
• Assist consumers through crisis situations and/or arrange for the provision of such assistance from other professionals/personal care givers.
• Follow the DMH/DD standards for provision of in-home services.
• Share responsibility for 24-hour emergency coverage for In-Home families.
• Provide short-term crisis stabilization/assessment in child's home and in the school.
• Provide assessment in the school in situations such as: The school has a question about the level of danger associated with a threat made by elementary school child.
• Provide home based family therapy for targeted children who do not meet eligibility criteria for other existing in-home services.
• Takes referrals from hospitals, Department of Human Resources, Juvenile Court Liaison, and Tuscaloosa County Children's Facilitation Team, and within the Agency.
• Transport consumers in a company vehicle, ensuring that company vehicle is operated in a safe manner and that appropriate staff are notified if there is an accident or if the vehicle is in need of service.
• Ensure that agency vehicles have pre-trip inspections, monthly maintenance checks, and provide report documentation to supervisor and Facilities Manager.
• If a company vehicle is not available utilize personal vehicle to accomplish work related duties. Indian Rivers will reimburse mileage.
• Provides outreach community services (may require home visits) as required by supervisor or program standards.
• Obtain and maintain training and certification in administration of the CANS assessment.
• Ensure that the In-Home Team Co-leader completes the required documentation.
• Meet or exceed productivity requirements of 88 billable hours per month.
• Update and post notes and services in Avatar daily.
• Attend staffing and team meetings as assigned.
• Ensure safety of consumers, preserving basic human and legal rights.
• Demonstrate appropriate and ethical behavior at all times.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward work and the completion of work assignments.
• Address any consumer concerns to the Supervisor or Program Manager.
• Provide all necessary data as required by the center and the state.
• Provide consultation and evaluation services to staff and general public as assigned.
• Maintain communication and awareness of current Organization events by reading memos, emails, bulletin boards, and communication logs and respond in a timely manner.
• Work independently and/or with teams to complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
• Support Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA and Security Programs by ensuring job tasks are performed in a legal and ethical manner, assessing the work area for non-compliance and notifying the supervisor, manager, Executive Director or designee as appropriate, and maintaining training requirements and understanding that training is a required condition of employment.
• Maintain the confidential nature of all consumer and Organization related activities by not divulging information outside the facility, discussing information within the facility on a need-to-know basis, annually signing confidentiality statement, and by referring media and general inquiries to the Executive Director.
• Adhere to attendance and punctuality policy by allowing adequate time to arrive, clock-in and assume responsibilities at designated time, adhering to meal and break times and making timely requests for annual leave and reporting the need for sick leave in accordance with policy.
• Comply with all standards related to safety and health by maintaining current TB Test, CPR/First Aid, CPI, and by reporting infections and on-the-job injuries in accordance with policy.
• Identify opportunities for improving the quality of services provided by the department and the organization.
• Represent the Organization in an accurate and professional manner.
• Provide accurate documentation of billable time and service reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain and support open communication with supervisor.
• Devote 40 hours per week to the completion of duties as outlined in the job description. More than 40 hours of work per week may be required to meet job responsibilities and deadlines.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor or Executive Director.

Requirements

• Master's degree in behavioral science discipline required.
• A minimum of one years' post-master's experience in behavioral health setting working with children and adolescent or family therapy required.
• Current Alabama driver's license and good driving record as defined by Indian Rivers' policy.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Employees Retirement System of Alabama
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Voluntary Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance