MCT Co Therapist - Weekends

Job Description: In the position of Co Therapist with our Children and Adolescent Mobile Crisis Team, you will work with First Responders in mental health and substance use crisis that involve our younger population by providing therapeutic care and resources for the client and their families while assessing situations in an often-emergent situation. The incumbent will work with the therapeutic teams and community resources to establish treatment plans and goals while communicating the needs of individuals involved and supporting their assigned therapist. This is a part-time weekend positions working Saturdays and Sundays, either 7:00AM - 7:00PM or 7:00PM - 7:00AM.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conduct individual and/or family therapy with children and adolescent population ages three to eighteen.
• Work with Program Manager and co-therapist to assist families on a 24/7 call basis.
• Provide Crisis Intervention for client and client’s family when called.
• Perform initial assessments, intakes and prepare documentation of such for client’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Prepare with client a treatment plan to include goals.
• Facilitate warm hand-off to Co-therapist and/or Care Coordinator.
• Obtain certification in the CANS System.
• Conduct CANS Assessments.
• Work closely with Co-therapist, Care Coordinator & guardians regarding client’s needs
• Participate in various meetings to include departmental, divisional, or other meetings as required.
• Complete billing documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain educational requirements regarding licensure, Alabama Department of Mental Health State Standards
• Perform outreach in partnership with DHR.
• Work 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends twice a month. 
• 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.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelors in a Social Sciences field with a clinical practicum or internship
• Minimum of one year working with seriously emotionally disturbed children (SED) preferred
• 1-year post-degree clinical experience preferred
• Valid Driver's License with reliable transportation and acceptable MVR
•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Preferred experience with crisis
• Ability to work non-traditional hours
• Ability to work as a member of a Team
• Certified in CPR and SAMA (or ability to obtain)

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.