Full-Time
Nursing Team Leader
Altapointe Health Systems
501-1,000 employees
Integrated behavioral health and primary care
No salary listed
Bayou La Batre, AL, USA
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- Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Alabama.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing care.
- Basic knowledge of psychiatric disorders in adult and/or child populations.
- Demonstrated safe medication administration practices, including intramuscular administration.
- Knowledge of growth and development principles across the life span and the skills necessary to provide appropriate patient care.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, especially terminology associated with adult psychiatric care and substance abuse.
- Current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on patient age and clinical condition.
- Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention, acute psychosis interventions, and non-violent crisis intervention practices.
- Basic knowledge of appropriate educational methods.
- Understanding of the behavioral, psychological, physical health, and social effects of psychoactive drugs, including alcohol and tobacco, on consumers and their significant others.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles.
- Knowledge of cultural diversity.
- Ability to maintain current state license requirements for renewals, including continuing education units.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, including frequent standing, sitting, squatting or lunging, fine manipulation, and lifting or moving supplies weighing up to 1–5 pounds.
- Assist with completing patient assessments, including medical checklists, physical health and nursing screenings, medication reconciliation, depression screenings, height and weight measurements, and vital signs as applicable.
- Administer medications according to the Seven Rights of medication administration.
- Provide education about patients’ disease processes.
- Provide medication education to patients and families, including uses and potential side effects.
- Monitor patients for medication side effects and report findings to the physician.
- Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, consult specialists as required, and adjust nursing care processes to ensure optimal patient care.
- Accurately assign triage categories.
- Maintain accurate and ongoing nursing documentation, including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses, pain management, and changes in assessment.
- Identify and address patients’ and families’ psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs.
- Communicate effectively with the physician regarding patients’ physical and mental conditions.
- Administer medical and psychiatric screenings as needed, including PHQ-2 and UNCOPE.
- Complete medical checklists, AIMS, vital signs, and Infoscriber documentation as indicated.
- Perform ancillary testing and tasks ordered by the presiding physician, including pulmonary function tests, electrocardiograms, injections, audiograms, and X-rays, or schedule patients for tests with the appropriate medical facility or department.
- Give injections and treatments and perform routine laboratory tests.
- Supervise nursing functions at the site and immediately supervise medical assistants to ensure conformance with established standards and procedures.
- Assist patients with assistance programs and referrals, maintain updated referral files, and provide referral information.
- Respond to consumers’ requests for medication refills.
- Maintain daily temperature logs, medication logs, Vaccines for Children and private-stock medication management protocols.
- Assist with reporting requirements for the Health Resources and Services Administration, Joint Commission, and quality standards.
- Review charts for treatment compliance.
- Follow up on missed injections and document them in the chart.
- Interface with the multidisciplinary team and participate in developing interdisciplinary treatment plans.
- Monitor laboratory results and report abnormal findings to the physician.
- Provide emergency care as needed, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, MindSet, and as-needed medications, according to Accordia Health policies and procedures.
- Recognize elements of a crisis state and de-escalate or resolve the situation.
- Participate in general and medical staff meetings as required.
- Enter data into a computer to maintain office and patient records.
- Educate the community and patients on health issues to increase health literacy.
- Conduct infection control for staff and consumers when indicated.
- Seek clinical supervision and consultation as needed.
- Accept and implement suggestions for improvement.
- Work actively to enhance clinical skills.
- Document promptly, clearly, concisely, legibly, and accurately according to Accordia Health policy, including patient problems, treatment goals, services provided, forms, notes, logs, and other applicable written information.
- Treat patients with care, dignity, and compassion while respecting privacy and confidentiality.
- Assist patients and visitors as needed.
- Participate in performance-improvement activities and Accordia Health committees as required.
- Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
- Access appropriate community resources according to consumer needs.
- Follow Accordia Health policies and procedures.
- Attend required in-services and workshops.
- Perform related and other duties as assigned.
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, a Federally Qualified Health Center. Its care model combines medical services delivered by physicians and extenders with coordinated behavioral health and addiction treatment, supported by an academic partnership with the University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. This integrated network allows patients to receive multiple services in related settings, improving continuity of care. The goal is to expand access to comprehensive mental and physical health services in Alabama and to support medical education and psychiatric care through its affiliations.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Services rose from 1.4 million in 2023 to 1.9 million in FY2025.
- April 2026 Access to Care answered 66,000 business calls and 8,000 988 calls.
- July 2025 opened a children's outpatient clinic on Government Boulevard, Mobile.
What critics are saying
- A 988 funding cut in 2027 squeezes AltaPointe's crisis-center economics.
- April 2026 volumes climbed to 1.9 million services, straining clinicians and wait times.
- AltaPointe's Mobile crisis model depends on scarce psychiatrists and fast hiring.
What makes Altapointe Health Systems unique
- AltaPointe runs 22 CCBHCs, eight FQHCs, two psychiatric hospitals, and 100 programs.
- Its 2026 crisis center diverted 4,100 hospitalizations and saved $101.5 million.
- BayView added TMS in March 2026, broadening treatment for resistant depression.
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AltaPointe Health expands Access to Care, serving more individuals across Alabama. MOBILE, Ala., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - AltaPointe Health continues to strengthen its commitment to expanding access to high-quality mental health care, ensuring more individuals and families receive the support they need. Recent data highlights significant growth in services. Data shows services increased from 1.4 million in 2023 to over 1.9 million in FY 2025, indicating higher demand and broader access to care. AltaPointe's Access to Care team plays a critical role in connecting people to services quickly and efficiently. In 2025 alone, the team answered more than 66,000 calls during business hours, along with over 6,000 after-hours crisis calls, demonstrating the growing demand for mental health support. Additionally, more than 8,000 calls were answered through the 988 Lifeline Center, reinforcing the organization's role as a vital resource for individuals in crisis across the region. AltaPointe provides a comprehensive system of care, including 22 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), eight Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), two psychiatric hospitals, and more than 100 programs across seven counties. This wide network allows the organization to meet patients where they are, offering both behavioral and primary care services in a coordinated approach. The organization's continued growth reflects a broader understanding of the importance of mental health. From crisis intervention to ongoing treatment, AltaPointe remains focused on delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. "Mental health care is vital to the overall health and strength of our communities. As awareness continues to grow, more individuals are reaching out for support," said Tuerk Schlesinger, CEO of AltaPointe Health. "Our dedicated team is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care that empowers individuals on their journey to mental and physical wellness, while working to remove barriers and ensure help is accessible whenever it's needed most." AltaPointe Health encourages anyone in need of mental health services to reach out at (251) 450-2211. Help is also available 24/7 through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. About AltaPointe AltaPointe Health is an extensive healthcare system providing behavioral and primary healthcare. Each year it provides more than 1 million services to 45,000 patients across Alabama. A national leader in behavioral health for more than 60 years, AltaPointe expanded its service array in 2018 to include primary care. Its team of 28 physicians and 16 physician extenders renders the 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. Learn more about AltaPointe's services for adults and children atwww.AltaPointe.org. SOURCE AltaPointe Health Systems
AltaPointe Health launches innovative iPad pilot program to reduce non-emergency 911 calls. News provided by. MOBILE, Ala., Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - AltaPointe Health, in partnership with MyCare Technologies, the Mobile Police Department, and Mobile Fire-Rescue, has launched a new pilot program aimed at reducing non-emergency 911 calls and improving access to behavioral healthcare for individuals in crisis. For the past few years, Mobile police officers have used iPads in the field to connect individuals experiencing behavioral health crises directly with AltaPointe clinicians. Now, through this new initiative, those same iPads will be placed directly into the hands of frequent 911 callers - giving them immediate, 24/7 access to mental health support from trained professionals. "MyCare Technologies approached us about expanding the iPad program to see how effective it could be when the technology is placed directly with individuals who often rely on 911 for non-medical needs," said Dr. Cindy Gipson, AltaPointe Health's Director of Crisis and Justice-Involved Services. "The program won't cost the city or taxpayers anything, but it has the potential to save significant public resources while improving care for some of our most vulnerable residents." The program targets the top 50 frequent 911 callers - individuals identified as "high utilizers" of emergency and EMS services, often transported to local hospitals multiple times a year for non-medical concerns. Mobile Fire-Rescue Interim Chief Barry Glisson explained the strain such calls place on public safety resources. "There's mental fatigue of constantly running on the same patient multiple times in a day. The other part is just the use of the resources," said Glisson. "That can take resources from other residents and community members who have a need for calling 911." Last year, it cost the City of Mobile more than $1 million to transport 70 patients to the hospital 10 or more times. This year alone, 40 patients have generated $565,000 in ambulance costs, with only a fraction reimbursed through insurance. The MyCare iPads are exclusively configured with only a single, secure app that connects users directly to AltaPointe clinicians or peer specialists for real-time video sessions. From there, individuals can receive virtual support or be directed to AltaPointe's Crisis Center for further assistance. "Sometimes, it's as simple as not having food or a safe place to sleep," said Dr. Gipson. "For most of us, that's not a 911 call - but for someone struggling to think coherently day to day, that's a crisis. Now, instead of dispatching emergency vehicles, we can connect them with someone who can help immediately." The six-month pilot will be funded and supported by MyCare Technologies at no cost to taxpayers. Over the next six months, AltaPointe and city partners will collect and analyze outcomes to measure its effectiveness in reducing call volume, emergency transports, and associated costs. "The hope is that this becomes a long-term, cost-saving measure for taxpayers and a lifeline for individuals in crisis," said Dr. Gipson. "It's about getting the right kind of help to the right people - at the right time." AltaPointe Health is an extensive healthcare system providing behavioral and primary healthcare. Each year it provides more than 1 million services to 45,000 patients across Alabama. A national leader in behavioral health for more than 60 years, AltaPointe expanded its service array in 2018 to include primary care. With an even greater focus on the patient's whole health, it operates Accordia Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center with six clinic sites. Rounding out the continuum, AltaPointe operates two psychiatric hospitals serving children and adults, one Behavioral Health Crisis Center, and 22 outpatient behavioral healthcare clinics. Its team of 28 physicians and 16 physician extenders renders the 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. SOURCE AltaPointe Health Systems
MOBILE, Ala., July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - AltaPointe Health is excited to announce the opening of its newest children's outpatient clinic located at 4211 Government Boulevard in Mobile, Alabama.
MOBILE, Ala., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In today's digital world, it's not uncommon to see children and teens immersed in screens—whether it's phones, tablets, or laptops. For many parents, figuring out how much screen time is too much has become a daily struggle. Dr. Hays Todd, a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist with AltaPointe Health, often helps families navigate this challenge with insight and compassion. "There's no magic number of minutes that's right for every child," Dr. Todd explained
CHATOM, Ala., April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mental health affects every part of our lives—including our physical health—and during Mental Health Awareness Month, AltaPointe Health and the Washington County Stepping Up Initiative are inviting the community to show their support in a simple but powerful way