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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>This Adult Outpatient Program is an outpatient substance abuse program designed for consumers who have a substance abuse diagnosis. Services include, but are not limited to, supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, systematic therapy, behavior modification, skills training, and relapse prevention.</p>\n<h2>Responsibilities</h2>\n<p><strong><u>Primary Job Functions:</u></strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Clinical Responsibilities</p>\n<ul>\n <li>Provides and updates effective clinical assessment for the patient utilizing assessment data to support a DSM IV-TR diagnosis</li>\n <li>Formulates appropriate treatment plan along with patient</li>\n <li>Provides individual, group, and family therapy, utilizing basic therapeutic models and theories according to patient needs as stated in the treatment plan</li>\n <li>Provide HIV services including assessment, counseling, education, and testing</li>\n <li>Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation</li>\n <li>Effectively collaborates with the treatment team and outside sources in the delivery of clinical services</li>\n <li>Evaluates the patient for discharge planning</li>\n <li>Adheres to professional code of ethics</li>\n <li>Effectively demonstrates the application of substance abuse specific competencies</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Supervision and Consultation:</p>\n<ul>\n <li>Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed.</li>\n <li>Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement.</li>\n <li>Actively works to enhance clinical skills.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Clinical Record Keeping:</p>\n<ul>\n <li>Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy.</li>\n <li>Documents appropriate, complete and clinically comprehensive updates of assessments.</li>\n <li>Documents in a clear and concise manner, types of patient problems, treatment goals addressed, services, and techniques used.</li>\n <li>Documents measurable and specific goals in the treatment plan.</li>\n <li>Documents case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referrals.</li>\n <li>Documents legibly.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Case Load Management:</p>\n<ul>\n <li>Effectively manages caseload based on patient needs.</li>\n <li>Meets AltaPointe productivity standards.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Courteous and respectful towards patients, visitors, and co-workers:</p>\n<ul>\n <li>Treats patients with care, dignity, and compassion.</li>\n <li>Respects patient’s privacy and confidentiality.</li>\n <li>Is pleasant and cooperative with others.</li>\n <li>Assists patients and visitors as needed.</li>\n <li>Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others.</li>\n <li>Is sensitive to the patient needs, expectations, and individual differences.</li>\n <li>Is gentle and calm to patients and families.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Administrative and Other Related Duties as Assigned:</p>\n<ul>\n <li>Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities.</li>\n <li>Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required.</li>\n <li>Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.</li>\n <li>Complies with AltaPointe policies and procedures.</li>\n <li>Attends to required in-service training and other workshops.</li>\n <li>Assesses appropriate community resources according to patient needs.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Qualifications</h2>\n<p>Master’s degree in a mental health discipline.  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