ACTT Human Services Clinician MH

DAYMARK RECOVERY SERVICES INC•Jefferson, NC

13d•$55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The ACTT Human Services Clinician provides and coordinates psychosocial evaluation and assessment, diagnostic and counseling therapy, and crisis intervention for people with severe and persistent mental illness who need intensive services in a community-based setting. The position requires independent clinical decision-making and coordinated interdisciplinary teamwork. Case management and supportive services are integral to the role. In coordination with other ACT team members, the clinician participates in assessments and person-centered planning, delivers therapeutic and supportive interventions, helps address functional needs, and supports people in remaining in the community. The clinician also participates in treatment planning, staff meetings, supervision, and required documentation. On-call coverage may be provided on a rotating or as-needed basis.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Psychology, or a master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, counseling, or marriage and family therapy from an accredited college or university.
Licensed eligible or provisionally licensed in the applicable field.
Applicants with master’s degrees who are provisionally licensed or licensed eligible as clinical social workers, professional counselors, substance abuse counselors, or marriage and family counselors will be considered.
Ability to provide clinical assessment, evaluation, and intervention to people with severe and persistent mental illness in a community-based setting.
LCSW and LCAS staff must complete first-evaluation training and provide first evaluations in the community.
Psychologist staff must provide first evaluations in the community.

Responsibilities

Participate in comprehensive interdisciplinary assessments and individualized, person-centered planning.
Provide therapeutic interventions aimed at improving functioning and supporting people in remaining in the community.
Participate in daily interdisciplinary treatment planning, staff meetings, and reviews of people served and their medical needs.
Provide crisis-intervention consultation with other team members and may provide rotating or PRN on-call coverage.
Provide ongoing assertive outreach, therapeutic interventions, and supportive services responsive to the needs of people served.
Provide support and guidance across functional domains, including adaptive skills, communication, personal care, domestic skills, psychosocial needs, and problem solving.
Complete documentation required by procedures and statute.
Participate in regular supervision with the ACT Team Leader and/or psychiatrist to develop competencies.
Work with team members to ensure adequate service delivery in accordance with National Program Standards, state service-definition requirements, and the needs of people served.
LCSW and LCAS staff are expected to complete first-evaluation training and provide first evaluations in the community; psychologist staff are expected to provide first evaluations in the community.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.