Intensive Care Coordinator

EastPointe Hospital is a private, free-standing psychiatric hospital for adults and adolescent males (ages 12 - 18) located in Daphne, Ala. EastPointe’s clinical and medical professionals assess and evaluate adults and adolescents in psychiatric crisis. Treatment focuses on stabilizing psychiatric symptoms and preventing psychiatric commitment. Adults and/or adolescents admitted to EastPointe will have exhibited life-threatening, destructive or disabling behavior or symptoms. Each patient completes a psychiatric diagnostic evaluation and receives 24-hour clinical care for the duration of their stay. The goal is for each patient to return to home or to the least restrictive level of care. Clinical Responsibilities Responds to crisis calls in a timely fashionCoordinates Child/Adolescent Crisis Team response to crisesDemonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situationEffectively determines the level of response needed in crisis situations and prioritizes need for responseCommunicates effectively with Access to CareProvides crisis response when neededDemonstrates the ability to assess the consumer needs utilizing the CANSIdentifies goals and plans for appropriate servicesProvides appropriate linkage to community resourcesMonitors consumers to secure placement in the least restrictive environmentProvides ongoing monitoring of consumers’ progress and needs as assessed in the CANSAdvocates on behalf of the consumers to secure community resourcesEffectively collaborates with the treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of case management servicesEvaluates the consumer for discharge planningTrack clinical outcomes according to contractual agreementEffectively demonstrates the application of child/adolescent specific competencies Supervision and Consultation Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as neededAccepts and employs suggestions for improvementActively works to enhance case management skills Clinical Record Keeping Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policyDocuments appropriate, complete, and comprehensive CANS assessmentsDocuments measurable and specific goals in the individualized service planDocuments in a clear and concise manner, types of consumer problems, ISP goals addressed, and services providedDocuments case disposition, case closings, follow-up, and referralsDocuments legibly Case Load Management Effectively manages caseload based on consumer needsMeets AltaPointe productivity standards Bachelor’s degree in a mental health discipline. Must be at least age 23, maintain a valid verifiable driver license and maintain a clear driving record. Knowledge in child/adolescent specialty, outlined below, to be attained within six (6) months of employment Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the child/adolescent populationBasic knowledge of growth and development of child/adolescent consumers as related to all intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of their developmentKnowledge of developmental disabilities and mental retardation in the child/adolescent populationBasic knowledge of behavior management and parenting issuesKnowledge of cultural diversityKnowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to acute psychotic consumers, as well as, to non-violent crisis intervention practiceKnowledge of effects of physical/sexual/emotional abuse and neglect issuesKnowledge of available community resources as applied to child/adolescentCertified by the Alabama State Department of Mental Health to provide adult and/or child/adolescent case management services Knowledge of the CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment)Experience facilitating behavioral health therapy groups with children, adolescents, and adults