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Qualifications: High school diploma or its equivalent; a valid, verifiable driver’s license, a good driving record, reliable transportation and verifiable vehicle liability insurance; ability to work flexible hours including evening and weekend hours; ability to attend DMH-approved Therapeutic Mentor training for certification; knowledge of youth/young adult specific competencies, outlined below, to be attained within six (6) months of employment: Provides social interaction, both individually and as a group, to develop social and recreational skills and to help participants develop insight into their mental illness.

Responsibilities:
Primary Job Functions:General Responsibilities<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Provides support to youth by building trusting relationships</li><li>Supports, coaches and trains youth in age-appropriate behaviors</li><li>Supports, coaches and trains youth to demonstrate problem-solving and conflict resolution skills</li><li>Offers support and guidance to youth as they receive services</li><li>Participates in one-on-one meetings or treatment team meetings to discuss ideas, difficulties, suggestions, and expectations</li><li>Provides social interaction, both individually and as a group, to develop social and recreational skills and to help participants develop insight into their mental illness</li><li>Promotes recovery-oriented skills to help achieve goals created in the treatment plan</li><li>Connects youth and young adults to community supports, natural supports and additional programs</li><li>Assist participants in developing empowerment skills through self-advocacy and advocates on behalf of participant when needed</li><li>Acts as a resource and safe person for youth to approach with questions, concerns and accomplishments</li><li>Plans and conducts peer support groups focusing on topics related to recovery</li><li>Other tasks as assigned by supervisor</li></ul> Clinical Record Keeping<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy</li><li>Documents legibly and in a clear and concise manner</li><li>Documents individualized participant responses to services provided</li></ul> Supervision and Consultation<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Seeks supervision and consultation as needed</li><li>Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement</li><li>Actively works to enhance skills</li><li>Attends and participates in staff meetings as required</li></ul> Courteous and respectful attitudes towards participants, visitors and co-workers:<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Treats participants with care, dignity and compassion</li><li>Respects participant’s privacy and confidentiality</li><li>Is pleasant and cooperative with others</li><li>Assists participants and visitors as needed</li><li>Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others</li><li>Is sensitive to the participant’s needs, expectations and individual differences</li><li>Is gentle and calm with participants and families</li></ul> Administrative and Other Related Duties as Assigned:<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities</li><li>Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required</li><li>Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner</li><li>Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures</li><li>Attends appropriate in-services training and other workshops</li></ul>

Qualifications:
High school diploma or its equivalent; a valid, verifiable driver’s license, a good driving record, reliable transportation and verifiable vehicle liability insurance; ability to work flexible hours including evening and weekend hours; ability to attend DMH-approved Therapeutic Mentor training for certification; knowledge of youth/young adult specific competencies, outlined below, to be attained within six (6) months of employment: <ul><li style="margin-left:0.25in">Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the youth/young adult population</li><li style="margin-left:0.25in">Knowledge of cultural diversity</li><li style="margin-left:0.25in">Knowledge of the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Medicaid standards</li><li style="margin-left:0.25in">Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention, as well as non-violent crisis intervention practices.</li><li style="margin-left:0.25in">Knowledge of a recovery-oriented treatment approach</li><li style="margin-left:0.25in">Ability to communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary team</li><li style="margin-left:0.25in">Ability to connect to youth/young adults and share skills and knowledge with others</li></ul>

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