Therapist Team Leader, Talladega

Responsibilities

• Directs and organizes program activities.
• Writes program narratives, contracts, procedures and grants in a timely manner, as applicable.
• Establishes program goals and objectives that support the organization's strategic plan.
• Assures that program standards and objectives are met.
• Leads program planning, development and implementation.
• Identifies problems, evaluates alternatives and implements effective solutions.
• Monitors division contracts and budget.
• Monitors case loads and productivity of staff.
• Ensures that staff provides coverage for crisis intervention.
• Effectively collaborates with other AltaPointe program coordinators and outside sources.
• Adheres to professional code of ethics.
• Effectively demonstrates the application of child/adolescent specific competencies
• Interviews and screens applicants when necessary and completes appropriate forms as outlined by Personnel Policy and procedures.
• Provides training in the general orientaiton of the facility, policies and procedures, program operations and specific skill areas.
• Is knowledgeable and applies personnel policies and procedures on a consistent basis.
• Objectively completes performance evaluations on supervised staff and routes to Personnel Department on a timely basis.
• Promotes the concept of treatment teams.  Acts as a memeber of the treatment team.
• Provides positive and effective leadership.
• Provides staff with consultation and supervision as needed, individually or through group staff meetings.
• Ensures competence of staff.
• Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed.
• Accepts and employs sugggestions for improvement.
• Actively works to enhance clinical and leadership skills.
• Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion.
• Respects consumer's privacy and confidentiality.
• Is pleasant and cooperative with others.
• Assists consumers and visitors as needed.
• Personal values don't inhibit ability to relate and care for others.
• Is senstive to the consumer's needs, expectations and individual differences.
• Is gentle and calm with consumers and families.
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required.
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs.
• Follows AltaPointe policies and procesures.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a mental health discipline with at least two years post master's experience.
• Must be 23 years of age or older.
• Must have valid driver's license with liability insurance.