AltaPointe Health Systems
Adult Outpatient Programs provide the least restrictive level of care where adults may receive clinical interventions aimed at decreasing existing signs and symptoms. Outpatient treatment focuses on recovery, problem resolution, symptom reduction, stabilization and/or prevention of movement to a higher level of care. Treatment varies widely and depends upon the consumer’s presenting symptoms.
Essential Functions
Provides appropriate linkage to community resources
Demonstrates the ability to assess the consumer’s needs
Monitors consumer to secure placement in the least restrictive environment
Identifies goals and plans for appropriate services
Provides ongoing monitoring of consumers’ progress and needs as assessed
Advocates on behalf of the consumer to secure community resources
Evaluates the consumer for discharge planning
Physical Requirements
Frequent standing, sitting, and walking in bursts of 5 to 10 minutes
Occasional forward bending from the hips while kneeling to reach to the side
Occasional need to assume a full squat/lunge from a standing position
Occasional need to maintain back extension while being on stomach with one’s own body weight on hips and legs for several minutes
Occasional ability to put one’s own body weight on one knee and one elbow on the same side of one’s body
Occasional kneel and reach to the same side toward the floor
Lift up to 10 pounds occasionally during shift
Strong grasp needed to use keys to open doors and maintain constant contact with a consumer during a take down procedure or with other hold techniques
Pushing/pulling force up to 25 pounds occasionally during shift
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a mental health discipline
Certification of case management and home intervention training by Alabama State Department of Mental Health within six months of employment
Must be at least age 23, maintain a valid verifiable driver license, and maintain a clear driving record
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Essential Functions
Provides appropriate linkage to community resources
Demonstrates the ability to assess the consumer’s needs
Monitors consumer to secure placement in the least restrictive environment
Identifies goals and plans for appropriate services
Provides ongoing monitoring of consumers’ progress and needs as assessed
Advocates on behalf of the consumer to secure community resources
Evaluates the consumer for discharge planning
Physical Requirements
Frequent standing, sitting, and walking in bursts of 5 to 10 minutes
Occasional forward bending from the hips while kneeling to reach to the side
Occasional need to assume a full squat/lunge from a standing position
Occasional need to maintain back extension while being on stomach with one’s own body weight on hips and legs for several minutes
Occasional ability to put one’s own body weight on one knee and one elbow on the same side of one’s body
Occasional kneel and reach to the same side toward the floor
Lift up to 10 pounds occasionally during shift
Strong grasp needed to use keys to open doors and maintain constant contact with a consumer during a take down procedure or with other hold techniques
Pushing/pulling force up to 25 pounds occasionally during shift
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a mental health discipline
Certification of case management and home intervention training by Alabama State Department of Mental Health within six months of employment
Must be at least age 23, maintain a valid verifiable driver license, and maintain a clear driving record
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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