Clinician I - Mental Health Court - 3535
Company: Indian Rivers Behavioral Health
Location: Tuscaloosa
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description:\n\nClinician I Mental Health
Court Intensive Support Services Full Time; 40 hours Monday -
Thursday: 7:30am - 5:30pm; Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm - Tuscaloosa, AL
- Competencies:Must possess a strong commitment to the Mental
Health Court Team Project.Must be able to work well with clients
with multiple problems.Must possess strong communication skills and
the ability to coordinate with Indian Rivers Behavioral Health,
Tuscaloosa County Jail, Tuscaloosa and Northport Municipal Court
Systems, Tuscaloosa County District Court, Tuscaloosa County
Probate Court, and other agency personnel.Must be knowledgeable of
Tuscaloosa County Jail, Tuscaloosa and Northport Municipal Court
Systems, Tuscaloosa County Probate Court, and Tuscaloosa County
District Court organizations and policies.Must be able to
comprehend and maintain program standards.Must possess excellent
professional verbal and written communication skills.Must be able
to interact with clients and their families in a respectful and
sensitive manner.Must be able to work within the Organization to
effectively serve the needs of the consumers.Must be able to work
with other program staff in a cooperative, supportive manner.Must
be knowledgeable in cultural diversity.Must possess competent
computer skills. Essential Functions/Responsibilities:Ensure that
all assigned duties are implemented according to IRBHand DMH
policies and procedures.Ensure all safety, fire prevention, and
health measures are followed while on duty.Complete reporting
information needed for the Mental Health Court Team as identified
by the immediate supervisor.Maintain a case load as directed by
immediate supervisor while providing continuity of care including
frequency of contact and provision of services.Work in conjunction
with paraprofessionals and professional staff.Establish and
maintain therapeutic relationships, observing professional
boundaries.Assist consumers through crisis situations and/or
arrange for the provision of such assistance from other
professionals/personal care givers.Follow the DMH/DD and Medicaid
standards for provision of case management, crisis intervention,
basic living skills, and family support services.Share
responsibility for 24-hour emergency coverage for MHC team
clients.Provide short-term crisis stabilization/assessment in
client's home and in the community.Provide assessment, treatment,
and recommendations in the Tuscaloosa County Jail and court
systems.Provide home and community based services for targeted
client population who have involvement with legal authorities.Takes
referrals from immediate supervisor, Tuscaloosa County jail and
court systems.Ensure that SUN-R assessments are completed within 30
days of the first contact with the client.Ensure that treatment
plans are completed the first visit with the clientEnsure that
client charts are up to date and accurate.Meet or exceed
productivity requirements of 78 billable hours per month.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.Attend staffing and team meetings
as assigned.Ensure safety of consumers, preserving basic human and
legal rights.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
Supervisor or Program Manager.Provide all necessary data as
required by the center and the state.Provide consultation and
evaluation services to staff and general public as
assigned.Maintain communication and awareness of current
Organization events by reading memos, emails, 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 requests for annual leave and
reporting the need for sick leave in accordance with policy.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.Represent the Organization in an
accurate and professional manner.Provide accurate documentation of
billable time and service reports in a timely manner.Maintain and
support open communication with supervisor.Practice efficient time
management skills.Devote 40 hours per week to the completion of
duties as outlined in the job description. More than 40 hours of
work per week may be required to meet job responsibilities and
deadlines.All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the
Supervisor or Executive Director. Minimum Qualifications:Minimum of
Bachelor's degree required.Must satisfactorily complete case
management training.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, HIPAA, 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 homes, schools and community settings; 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 Benefits:Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical
InsurancePrescription Drug CoverageEmployees Retirement System of
AlabamaPaid Time OffMileage ReimbursementVoluntary dental, vision,
and life insurances Indian Rivers is an Equal Opportunity
EmployerThis Employer participates in E-Verify Clinician I Mental
Health Court Intensive Support Services Full Time; 40 hours Monday
- Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm; Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm - Tuscaloosa,
AL - Competencies:Must possess a strong commitment to the Mental
Health Court Team Project.Must be able to work well with clients
with multiple problems.Must possess strong communication skills and
the ability to coordinate with Indian Rivers Behavioral Health,
Tuscaloosa County Jail, Tuscaloosa and Northport Municipal Court
Systems, Tuscaloosa County District Court, Tuscaloosa County
Probate Court, and other agency personnel.Must be knowledgeable of
Tuscaloosa County Jail, Tuscaloosa and Northport Municipal Court
Systems, Tuscaloosa County Probate Court, and Tuscaloosa County
District Court organizations and policies.Must be able to
comprehend and maintain program standards.Must possess excellent
professional verbal and written communication skills.Must be able
to interact with clients and their families in a respectful and
sensitive manner.Must be able to work within the Organization to
effectively serve the needs of the consumers.Must be able to work
with other program staff in a cooperative, supportive manner.Must
be knowledgeable in cultural diversity.Must possess competent
computer skills. Essential Functions/Responsibilities:Ensure that
all assigned duties are implemented according to IRBHand DMH
policies and procedures.Ensure all safety, fire prevention, and
health measures are followed while on duty.Complete reporting
information needed for the Mental Health Court Team as identified
by the immediate supervisor.Maintain a case load as directed by
immediate supervisor while providing continuity of care including
frequency of contact and provision of services.Work in conjunction
with paraprofessionals and professional staff.Establish and
maintain therapeutic relationships, observing professional
boundaries.Assist consumers through crisis situations and/or
arrange for the provision of such assistance from other
professionals/personal care givers.Follow the DMH/DD and Medicaid
standards for provision of case management, crisis intervention,
basic living skills, and family support services.Share
responsibility for 24-hour emergency coverage for MHC team
clients.Provide short-term crisis stabilization/assessment in
client's home and in the community.Provide assessment, treatment,
and recommendations in the Tuscaloosa County Jail and court
systems.Provide home and community based services for targeted
client population who have involvement with legal authorities.Takes
referrals from immediate supervisor, Tuscaloosa County jail and
court systems.Ensure that SUN-R assessments are completed within 30
days of the first contact with the client.Ensure that treatment
plans are completed the first visit with the clientEnsure that
client charts are up to date and accurate.Meet or exceed
productivity requirements of 78 billable hours per month.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.Attend staffing and team meetings
as assigned.Ensure safety of consumers, preserving basic human and
legal rights.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
Supervisor or Program Manager.Provide all necessary data as
required by the center and the state.Provide consultation and
evaluation services to staff and general public as
assigned.Maintain communication and awareness of current
Organization events by reading memos, emails, 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 requests for annual leave and
reporting the need for sick leave in accordance with policy.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.Represent the Organization in an
accurate and professional manner.Provide accurate documentation of
billable time and service reports in a timely manner.Maintain and
support open communication with supervisor.Practice efficient time
management skills.Devote 40 hours per week to the completion of
duties as outlined in the job description.More than 40 hours of
work per week may be required to meet job responsibilities and
deadlines.All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the
Supervisor or Executive Director. Minimum Qualifications:Minimum of
Bachelor's degree required.Must satisfactorily complete case
management training.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, HIPAA, Othe
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