Therapist, AOT

Overview

An Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Therapist works with individuals court-ordered to receive mental health treatment in the community. They assess clients' mental health needs, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapy to help manage conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or trauma and co-occurring substance use disorders. The therapist ensures clients follow their treatment plan, including medication, and monitors progress to prevent re-hospitalization. They collaborate with psychiatrists, case managers, and legal professionals, and are trained to intervene in crisis situations. Documentation of treatment progress is also a key part of the role. Effective communication, clinical expertise, and crisis management skills are essential for success in this position.

Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provides effective clinical assessment of the consumer
• Utilizes assessment data to support a DSM V diagnosis
• Formulates appropriate holistic, person-centered treatment plan along with consumers
• Provides individual, group, and family therapy, utilizing basic therapeutic models and
• theories according to consumer needs as stated in the treatment plan and as determined by court order.
• 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 and outside sources in the
• delivery of clinical services, in compliance with DMH, SUD, and third party payor requirements.
• Evaluates the consumer for appropriate level of treatment; completes thorough assessment and referral to ensure consumers have the needed resources to maintain in the community
• Works with the court system providing reports and testimony, following the law and AOT Program goals
• Conducts thorough intake including all required components of intake including suicide and violence risk assessments and accurate diagnosis
• Effectively demonstrates the application of adult specific competencies
• Adheres to professional code of ethics
• Staffs regularly with the CRNP / MD and Coordinator regarding assessment and aftercare
• Completes treatment plan reviews as assigned and during any non-productive periods such as cancellations or no-shows
• Other duties as assigned
• Participates in twice weekly multi-disciplinary team and court staffings to insure participant success, continuity of care, and compliance with court orders
• Coordinates Substance Use Disorder treatment with the Substance Use Therapist and makes referrals to other sources as needed.

Supervision and Consultation

Clinical Record Keeping

Case Load Management

Qualifications

Master’s degree in a mental health discipline. Knowledge in adult specialty, outlined below, to

be attained within six (6) months of employment.