ACT Coordinator and Therapist
About The Position
Center for Human Development is seeking an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Coordinator/Therapist, which supports those with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) to have stability in the community. This position will monitor the implementation of ACT program and provide counseling services to clients directly. Tasks can include but are not limited to: providing support to maintain the consumer’s preferred level of independence/community integration, psychosocial skills training, and supportive counseling to individuals with mental illness as well as their families. CHD WILL PAY UP TO $3500 IN RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND UP TO $2000 TOWARDS FIRST MONTH RENT! Come work and play in one of the most scenic valleys in the United States. CHD is located at the eastern base of the Blue Mountains, one of Oregon's largest and oldest mountain ranges. Enjoy unlimited year-round outdoor recreation. Join us and be a part of team that makes a difference in the community we serve. CHD values work-life balance and offers flexible schedules and generous time-off.
Requirements
- Master's degree in a social sciences field.
- State licensure or be willing to pursue licensure preferred.
- Two years of relevant mental health experience.
- Must meet requirements of a Qualified Mental Health Professional.
- Certified as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor or willingness to pursue.
- Knowledge of practices, principles and philosophy of mental health treatment including motivational interviewing, assessment, treatment plans, and crisis interventions.
- Knowledge of computer basics.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Proficient in coordinating services with care providers from other agencies.
- Ability to provide adequate written documentation of services rendered in order to satisfy federal, state, and ACT requirements.
- Ability to develop documents, spreadsheets, and presentations that illustrate and track how ACT services are being implemented and improved.
- Valid driver’s license, and must pass criminal history check and drug screening.
Nice To Haves
- State licensure or be willing to pursue licensure preferred.
- Certified as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor or willingness to pursue.
Responsibilities
- providing support to maintain the consumer’s preferred level of independence/community integration
- psychosocial skills training
- supportive counseling to individuals with mental illness as well as their families
Benefits
- attractive benefit package that includes paid time off
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life/AD&D insurance
- long-term disability insurance
- excellent retirement benefit with generous contribution to 401k after orientation
- Professional Development Plan
- paid renewal leave
- annual employee appreciation picnics and dinners
- Mental Health Days
- gym discounts
- CHD is a qualified site for Loan Repayment Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
