Probate Court Liaison - 3520

Job Description

Job Description

Clinician II - Probate Court Liaison

Diversion Team

Full-Time:40 hours

Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-5:00pm; Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm

- Tuscaloosa, AL -

Competencies:

• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Must be able to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams or multiple agencies to effectively serve the needs of the consumers.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks.
• Must possess excellent ability to comprehend and maintain the probate commitment process.
• Must be knowledgeable in cultural diversity.
• Competent computer skills required.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Establish a professional relationship with the probate courts, judges, assistant district attorneys and court personnel.
• Serve as the point of contact for IRBH and the courts regarding mental health petitions for inpatient hospitalizations, outpatient treatment orders, court reports and other court-related actions.
• Track state hospital census.
• Establish tracking forms and develop a record-keeping system of all court documents; forward copies to medical records for the consumer's permanent record.
• Schedule screening of individuals from the community, the jail and DCH; determine the need for indicated treatment/hospitalization in a timely manner. Defer placement in State Hospital when indicated.
• Evaluate/screen consumers' presenting mental status and document appropriately.
• Coordinate appropriate referrals to inter- or intra-agency resources, when appropriate.
• 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 Program Manager.
• Provide consultation and education to the general public as needed.
• Provide information about mental health services to members of the general public, judges, physicians and referral agencies to ensure proper referrals for consumer services.
• Provide and/or arrange in-service training programs as needed.
• Participate in the clinical and administrative record review procedures.
• Represent the Organization in an accurate and professional manner.
• Seek supervision and consultation as needed.
• Accept and employ suggestions for improvement.
• Actively work to enhance skills.
• Document in a timely fashion per IRBH policy.
• Document in a clear, concise manner, types of consumer problems, goals and services provided.
• Documentation shows that forms, notes, logs, and other applicable written information are completed promptly, accurately and updated when appropriate.
• Treat consumers with care, dignity and compassion.
• Is pleasant and cooperative with others.
• Assist consumers and visitors as needed.
• Personal values do not inhibit ability to relate and care for others.
• Is sensitive to the consumer's needs, expectations and individual differences.
• Is gentle and calm with consumers and families.
• Access appropriate community resources according to consumer needs.
• Follows IRBH Policy and Procedures.
• Meet or exceed productivity requirements of 88 billable hours per month.
• Update and post notes and services in Avatar daily.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain communication and awareness of current events by reading memos, e-mails, 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, acknowledging policy annually by 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 request for annual leave and reporting the need for sick leave in accordance with policy.
• Devote 40 hours of work per week to the completion of duties outlined in the job description. More than 40 hours of work per week may be required to meet job responsibilities and deadlines. Work in a coordinated manner with other ACT staff to ensure coverage of consumer needs after hours, weekends, and holidays.
• 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.
• Respond to phone calls, emails, and other communications in a timely manner.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor or Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Master's degree in behavioral sciences required.
• At least 2 years experience in a community mental health setting preferred.
• Licensure in discipline preferred.
• 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.

Working Conditions, HIPPA, and Other Guidelines

Job Specifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

HIPAA: Must be knowledgeable of and abide by HIPAA regulations regarding protected health information as defined by HIPAA and IRBH. Minimally accesses verbal, written, and /or electronic PHI, usually incidentally to an approved use and /or disclosure as pertains to consumer's financial, demographic, and/or clinical data.

Working Conditions: Works in general office environment and in the community; may require long hours. Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, computer, copier, multi-line phone and fax machine. Some risk involved in the event of aggressive/out-of-control consumers. Must possess a valid Alabama driver's license.

Physical Requirements: The Physical Requirements described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform essential functions.

Physical presence onsite is essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Full-Time Employee 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

Indian Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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