ACT Specialist - RN only
About The Position
Under the direction of the ACTP Supervisor, performs responsible tasks in providing comprehensive, intensive, off-site clinical services to Genesee Health System clients assigned to the ACT Program. Responsible for significant liaison and consultation work with ancillary agencies, courts, hospitals, the police, and families, as well as direct intervention to clients assigned to the program. Clients are assigned to the team as a whole, requiring information sharing, feedback, and teamwork. This is a 7-day-a-week, 24-hour coverage program, requiring "on-call" time for emergency interventions at odd hours. Most client contacts will be off-site, either in clients’ homes or mutually agreed upon sites. Must work effectively with minimal supervision and facilitate the exchange of information between various programs, hospitals, and interested parties. Performs related work as required.
Requirements
- Master’s in Nursing OR Bachelors in Nursing
- Licensed as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Michigan.
- One (1) year clinical experience with adults with severe mental illness OR Two (2) years clinical experience with adults with severe mental illness.
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Valid Michigan driver’s license
- Current automobile insurance
- Use of a vehicle during work hours.
Nice To Haves
- Experience implementing IDDT (Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment) for persons with Co-Occurring Disorders (COD)
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
- Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)
- Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP-R) IC&RC-Reciprocal
- Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional (CCDP) IC&RC-Reciprocal
- Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional Diplomat (CCDP-D) IC&RC-Reciprocal
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive, intensive, off-site clinical services to clients assigned to the ACT Program.
- Liaise and consult with ancillary agencies, courts, hospitals, police, and families.
- Perform direct intervention to clients assigned to the program.
- Share information, provide feedback, and engage in teamwork with other program members.
- Perform "on-call" duties, including emergency interventions at odd hours.
- Conduct most client contacts off-site, in clients' homes or mutually agreed upon sites.
- Work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Facilitate the exchange of information between various programs, hospitals, and interested parties.
Benefits
- Medical benefits available upon hire at no premium for staff and their dependents
- Vision benefits available upon hire at no premium for staff and their dependents
- Dental benefits available upon hire at no premium for staff and their dependents
- Annually loaded HSA of up to $2,300
- 5% match towards retirement
- Generous paid time off (40 hours upon hire; 19 ½ days per year)
- 13 paid holidays
- $7,500 signing bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
