Altapointe Health Systems

Integrated behavioral health and primary care

Therapeutic Mentor

Social & Community ServicesUpdated on Nov 11

Part-timeMobile, AL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or its equivalent is required.
A valid, verifiable driver’s license, a good driving record, reliable transportation, and verifiable vehicle liability insurance are required.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, is required.
Ability to attend Alabama Department of Mental Health-approved Therapeutic Mentor training for certification is required.
Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the youth and young adult population is required, to be attained within six months of employment.
Knowledge of cultural diversity is required, to be attained within six months of employment.
Knowledge of Alabama Department of Mental Health and Medicaid standards is required, to be attained within six months of employment.
Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention, and non-violent crisis intervention practices is required, to be attained within six months of employment.
Knowledge of a recovery-oriented treatment approach is required, to be attained within six months of employment.
Ability to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team is required, to be attained within six months of employment.
Ability to connect with youth and young adults and share skills and knowledge with others is required, to be attained within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

Provide support to youth by building trusting relationships.
Support, coach, and train youth in age-appropriate behaviors.
Support, coach, and train youth to demonstrate problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Offer support and guidance to youth as they receive services.
Participate in one-on-one meetings or treatment team meetings to discuss ideas, difficulties, suggestions, and expectations.
Provide individual and group social interaction to develop social and recreational skills and help participants develop insight into their mental illness.
Promote recovery-oriented skills to help participants achieve goals created in the treatment plan.
Connect youth and young adults to community supports, natural supports, and additional programs.
Help participants develop empowerment skills through self-advocacy and advocate on their behalf when needed.
Act as a resource and safe person for youth to approach with questions, concerns, and accomplishments.
Plan and conduct peer support groups focused on recovery topics.
Document services in a timely manner according to AltaPointe policy, legibly and clearly, including individualized participant responses.
Seek supervision and consultation as needed, accept and apply suggestions for improvement, and actively enhance skills.
Attend and participate in staff meetings as required.
Treat participants with care, dignity, and compassion; respect their privacy and confidentiality; and respond sensitively and calmly to participants and families.
Assist participants and visitors as needed and cooperate respectfully with others.
Participate in Performance Improvement activities and AltaPointe committees as required.
Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner, follow AltaPointe policies and procedures, and attend appropriate in-service training and workshops.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Responsibilities

Primary Job Functions:

General Responsibilities

Provides support to youth by building trusting relationships
Supports, coaches and trains youth in age-appropriate behaviors
Supports, coaches and trains youth to demonstrate problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
Offers support and guidance to youth as they receive services
Participates in one-on-one meetings or treatment team meetings to discuss ideas, difficulties, suggestions, and expectations
Provides social interaction, both individually and as a group, to develop social and recreational skills and to help participants develop insight into their mental illness
Promotes recovery-oriented skills to help achieve goals created in the treatment plan
Connects youth and young adults to community supports, natural supports and additional programs
Assist participants in developing empowerment skills through self-advocacy and advocates on behalf of participant when needed
Acts as a resource and safe person for youth to approach with questions, concerns and accomplishments
Plans and conducts peer support groups focusing on topics related to recovery
Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Clinical Record Keeping

Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy
Documents legibly and in a clear and concise manner
Documents individualized participant responses to services provided

Supervision and Consultation

Seeks supervision and consultation as needed
Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
Actively works to enhance skills
Attends and participates in staff meetings as required

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

Treats participants with care, dignity and compassion
Respects participant’s privacy and confidentiality
Is pleasant and cooperative with others
Assists participants and visitors as needed
Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
Is sensitive to the participant’s needs, expectations and individual differences
Is gentle and calm with participants 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
Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures
Attends appropriate in-services training and other workshops

Qualifications

High school diploma or its equivalent; a valid, verifiable driver’s license, a good driving record, reliable transportation and verifiable vehicle liability insurance; ability to work flexible hours including evening and weekend hours; ability to attend DMH-approved Therapeutic Mentor training for certification; knowledge of youth/young adult specific competencies, outlined below, to be attained within six (6) months of employment:

Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the youth/young adult population
Knowledge of cultural diversity
Knowledge of the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Medicaid standards
Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention, as well as non-violent crisis intervention practices.
Knowledge of a recovery-oriented treatment approach
Ability to communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary team
Ability to connect to youth/young adults and share skills and knowledge with others

About the Company

Altapointe Health Systems

Integrated behavioral health and primary care

AltaPointe Health Systems provides integrated behavioral health, primary care, and substance-use treatment across Alabama through hospitals, a crisis center, outpatient clinics, and Accordia Health (an FQHC). It operates with a team of 28 physicians and 16 extenders delivering medical care and coordinates services across multiple settings, also serving as the administration and faculty for the University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. The organization stands out by matching a wide geographic reach and a fully integrated care model with an academic affiliation for psychiatry and medical education. Its goal is to improve access to comprehensive, integrated mental and physical health services for Alabama residents and to support medical education and psychiatric care through its partnerships.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Mobile, AL
Founded: Not listed

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