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EastPointe Hospital is a private, free-standing psychiatric hospital for adults and adolescent males (ages 12 - 18) located in Daphne, Ala. EastPointe’s clinical and medical professionals assess and evaluate adults and adolescents in psychiatric crisis. Treatment focuses on stabilizing psychiatric symptoms and preventing psychiatric commitment. Adults and/or adolescents admitted to EastPointe will have exhibited life-threatening, destructive or disabling behavior or symptoms. Each patient completes a psychiatric diagnostic evaluation and receives 24-hour clinical care for the duration of their stay. The goal is for each patient to return to home or to the least restrictive level of care.Person Centered Plan (PCP) Facilitate person centered behavioral management plan development based on individual needs, goals and desires of the personIn conjunction with the Nurse Educator, provides direct care staff with on-going behavioral intervention and management training to align with person centered behavior management plansReview effectiveness of the person's person centered behavioral management plan and individual supports and services in place for behavioral improvementIs accountable for all requirements that ensure provision of the person's supports and servicesReport and monitor the person's accidents, injuries, behavior incidents and health concernsIs the contact person for the person, parent, guardian and authorized representatives regarding issues with the personAdministrativeDutiesComplete and disseminate, as appropriate, all documents, including diagnostics and evaluations related to the person centered plans and supports/services requirements and recommendationsComplete and disseminate, as appropriate, all funding source document requirementsMaintain accountability related to provision of all habilitation requirementsCoordinate provision of the person's supports and services with appropriate staffComplete all requirements within specified timelinesSupervision and ConsultationSeeks clinical supervision and consultation as neededRegularly staffs concerns regardingthe personwith supervisorAccepts and employs suggestions for improvementActively works to enhance skillsClinical Record KeepingDocuments appropriate, complete, and comprehensive assessmentsDocuments support meeting notes for persons on caseloadDocuments case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referralsDocuments in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy and program proceduresCase Load ManagementEffectively manages caseload based on the person's needsResponds in a timely manner to crisis situationsMakes face to face contact withpersons on caseloadCourteous and respectful towards consumers, visitors and co-workersTreatspersons with care, dignity, and compassionRespects person’s privacy and confidentialityIs pleasant and cooperative with othersAssistspersons and visitors as neededPersonal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for othersIs sensitive to the person’s needs, expectations, and individual differencesIs gentle and calm with persons and familiesOther Related Duties as AssignedActively participates in Performance Improvement activitiesActively participates in Alta Pointe committees as requiredAttendsrequired in-service training and other workshopsBachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a human services field (Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, Social Work, or a related field), or a Registered Nurse and a minimum of one year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is required. Must meet Department of Mental Health guidelines for designation as a Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP) Must meet all driving requirements and be at least age 23Effectively demonstrates the application of adult specific competencies as outlined below, to be attained within (6) six months of employment. Knowledge of governmental regulations and standards pertaining to services for persons with developmental disabilities.Knowledge of intellectual disabilities.Knowledge of available community resourcesKnowledge of cultural diversity Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to individuals with intellectual disabilities, as well as, to non-violent crisis intervention practiceKnowledge of educational methods appropriate to adults with intellectual disabilities.Knowledge of Alabama’s Nurse Delegation Program (NDP)Knowledge of all applicable community mental health program standards (DMH, JC, Medicaid)Successful completion of Defensive DrivingSuccessful completion of MAC certification Knowledge of the growth and development of consumers related to intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects.Knowledge of basic sign language.Knowledge of basic data collection. Knowledge of Person Center Planning, natural supports, and the philosophy of self-determination.Knowledge of Rights of persons served and the complaint/grievance process.Knowledge of Incident reporting—TherAp and RL-6.