ACT Coordinator/Therapist

Center for Human Development • La Grande, OR

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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.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a social sciences field.
• State licensure or willingness 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.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in coordinating services with care providers from other agencies.
• Ability to provide adequate written documentation of services rendered 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.
• If master's degree has not been obtained, must be attending school with at least 30 credits based on quarter completed, or 20 credits based on semester completed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the implementation of the ACT program.
• Provide counseling services to clients directly.
• Support consumers in maintaining their preferred level of independence/community integration.
• Conduct psychosocial skills training.
• Provide supportive counseling to individuals with mental illness and their families.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance up to $3500.
• Up to $2000 towards first month rent.
• 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.
• Qualified site for Loan Repayment Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees