WellStone is North Alabama’s most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider serving over 13,000 persons annually, with offices in Huntsville and Cullman.  We are a non-profit community organization that offers a wide range of services for every phase of life, from children to older adults.

In the WellStone Emergency Services (WES) facility our Triage therapists are the first to assess the clients and navigate their initial treatment plan. This position is 2nd shift, Part-time on the Weekends

What we're looking for:

• Master’s degree in a mental health discipline
• Basic knowledge of working with a broad scope of clients from varying demographic backgrounds and cultures
• Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention, and interventions common to acute psychotic clients, as well as to non-violent crisis intervention practice
• Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles
• Knowledge of educational methods appropriate for adults with severe and persistent psychiatric disorders
• Bilingual in English/Spanish encouraged to apply. 
• 2nd shift,Part-time Weekends 

What you'll be doing:

• Conduct intake assessments and crisis screening duties for clients entering the WellStone Emergency Services.
• Perform assessments over the phone when needed.
• Utilizes assessment data to support a DSM V diagnosis
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation
• Effectively collaborates with the treatment team members in the delivery of clinical services
• Participates in weekend therapist rotation as needed
• Adheres to professional code of ethics
• Effectively demonstrates the application of adult specific competencies
• May be asked to assist with seclusion and restraint per the Center’s policy and procedures
• Other duties assigned as needed based on staff and facility needs
• Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
• Documents in a timely fashion per Center policy
• Documents appropriate, complete, and clinically comprehensive mental health assessments
• Treats clients with care, dignity and compassion
• Respects client’s privacy and confidentiality
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
• Actively participates in Center committees as required
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
• 2nd shift Part time, weekends 

We care for those impacted by behavioral health disorders, are committed to one another through collaboration, and are optimistic problem solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.  We look forward to having you on the WellStone team.