ACTT Therapist I

MONARCH • Charlotte, NC

4d

About The Position

The ACTT Therapist I provides social work and therapy to individuals served by the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT). The role supports individuals in developing the skills, behaviors, responsibilities, and community supports needed to live, learn, work, and participate in the community with the greatest possible degree of self-determination and independence.

The therapist assesses individual needs, facilitates independent-living skills training, connects individuals with community services and support networks, coordinates care with ACTT staff and external facilities and agencies, and monitors treatment progress. The position includes completing intake assessments, developing service or person-centered plans, responding to changes in mental status that may create risk, documenting services and outcomes, and participating in team meetings and training. Driving and travel may be required.

The role requires one of the following credentials: LCMHC-A or LCMHC, LCSW-A or LCSW, or LMFT-A or LMFT. The listed required education is a master’s degree in Human Services. Experience working with adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder is not required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Human Services.
• One of the following credentials: LCMHC-A or LCMHC; LCSW-A or LCSW; or LMFT-A or LMFT.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Experience working with adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder is not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work and therapy to individuals served by the Assertive Community Treatment Team.
• Facilitate independent-living skills training, establish access to community services and agencies, help individuals develop community support networks, and assess their needs daily.
• Coordinate services with the program, staff, inpatient facilities, and detoxification facilities; establish links to residential programs, self-help programs, and community resources.
• Review treatment progress and provide ongoing consultation with ACTT staff and community agencies to support consistent therapeutic management.
• Liaise daily with after-hours program staff by exchanging participant information, including presenting problems and after-hours plans.
• Meet regularly with ACTT members to formulate and share information, and remain available by telephone and/or pager.
• Complete intake assessments covering medical and physical health, substance use, education, family relationships, vocational history and goals, legal issues, and psychiatric history and risks.
• Ensure immediate and appropriate interventions in response to changes in mental status that may put an individual at risk.
• Document participant activities in accordance with the service records manual, including event notes reflecting activities, goals, interventions, and outcomes.
• Develop service plans and/or person-centered plans as appropriate, and screen referrals in coordination with ACTT members.
• Meet regularly with the team to review caseloads, solve problems, develop plans, and determine daily assignments.
• Attend and actively participate in required meetings and training; maintain required agency, state, and federal certifications.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Follow service definition guidelines for services provided.
• Complete other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
• Drive and travel as required.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package.
• Eligible employees may have access to comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support.
• Benefits and perks are customizable and tailored to the role, employment type, and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level