ACT Case Manager
About The Position
If you are mission driven and want to help the lives of people in your community, we have a place for you on our Team! The ACT Case Manager provides an ongoing non-clinical assessment of all clients individual recovery needs; serves as a team member responsible for establishing and monitoring client progress in meeting recovery goals; coordinates and provides linkage to services; acts as the liaison between client and community, building relationships with families and community agencies. The ACT Case Manager advocates on client s behalf for needed resources; provides ongoing assessment and encouragement in attending to and meeting Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and provides services and information regarding housing, community resources and benefits. The ACT Case Manager is a positive team player that promotes a culture of inclusion and participation.
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree in psychology, social work or other behavioral health related field
- At least one year of full-time employment experience working directly with adults in a human service setting post degree. A Master s degree in psychology, social work or other behavioral health related field may be substituted for this experience
- Must complete a case management or service coordinator certification program offered and approved by the state with six months of employment
- Valid driver s license, reliable operating transportation, and proof of current auto insurance
Nice To Haves
- Master s degree preferred
- Knowledge of mental health issues, community supports and ability to work well in a team environment
- Knowledge of Recovery based interventions in Case Management services
Responsibilities
- Provide direct face-to-face services to promote socialization, meaningful daily activity and recovery
- Provide psycho-education relating to health management, natural supports and individual strengths
- Assist clients in development of their recovery plan, including psychiatric advance directives and crisis plan
- Implement and coordinate recovery plans for individual clients as assigned, including evaluation, consultation, education, and follow-up services
- Provide ongoing client health education, communication skills with healthcare personnel and medication monitoring
- Provide advocacy services on behalf of clients
- Serve as an active member of the client s recovery team, including participation in team meetings and treatment planning meetings to assist clients with identifying and attaining their recovery goals
- Collaborate, coordinate, and provide resources for individual clients as an extension of the team services
- Serve as a community liaison to link clients to services in the community and assist in building family, friend, and community relationships
- Serve as liaison between clients and the recovery team
- Inform supervisor, and other members of the recovery team as indicated, of issues/concerns related to individual clients
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
