ACT Care Coordinator

ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC•Memphis, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The AHS Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team provides non-traditional community-based mental health treatment to promote recovery and community integration to individuals who may be experiencing serious mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and other psychosocial stressors. The ACT Case Manager will be expected to provide services and supports outside of a traditional office environment and engage with the community to develop relationships and job opportunities for ACT consumers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a field related to behavioral health or vocational services
At least one year of experience working with individuals with mental illness and or substance use disorder.
Ability to maintain positive relationships community stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with an ACT team
Previous experience providing job development and employment services/resources

Responsibilities

Provide assessment, linking and coordination of community services within ACT fidelity
Provide outreach services to consumers in the community, including homeless outreach services.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge on all relevant laws, policies, practices, and services affecting consumers
Be willing to work on a flexible schedule to meet consumer needs
Maintain all program, agency, and consumer documentation up to agency and funder standards
Develop and maintain resources and relationships for services including housing, transportation, etc.
Work according to fidelity with the ACT model, including evidence-based practices and theories pertaining to ACT, such as motivational interviewing, etc.
Maintain positive and collaborative community relationships
Must be willing to provide transportation in personal vehicle
Other duties as assigned