Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team Clinician

OnPoint•Allegan Township, MI

About The Position

ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT (ACT) TEAM CLINICIAN: OnPoint is seeking a compassionate and skilled clinician to join our ACT Team. In this role, you will Provide outreach, therapy and clinical case management for individuals who are living with severe and persistent mental illness and may have a co-occurring substance use disorder and require a higher level of integrated care to live in their homes and communities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a discipline that supports public- and third-party reimbursement, from an accredited college or university.
State of Michigan professional license or certification at the master’s level.
Minimum of one year of relevant professional experience.
CAADC-DP or willingness to pursue within one month of hire.
Basic iPhone Knowledge
Office 365 Skills
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Nice To Haves

Experience in a public behavioral health setting preferred
Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/co-occurring disorders/substance use disorders valued.

Responsibilities

Engage and support target population through community-based outreach, therapy, and clinical case management according to accreditation, funding, regulatory and best practice standards.
Outreach includes in-person and phone contacts and follow-up to identify needs and resolve barriers to engagement.
Clinical case management focuses on social determinants of health while incorporating clinical assessment and best practice.
Treatment includes individual, group and family therapy for severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders, utilizing a wellness and recovery-oriented system of care framework.
Screening and assessment for mental health and substance use disorders, plus intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Develop measurable person-centered plans of service in partnership with individuals being served, assuring a trauma-informed and strength-based approach.
Utilize evidence-based practices in provision of individual and group therapy.
Partner with case managers, peer support specialists and nursing staff to offer a unique team approach that addresses wellness and recovery goals in the context of social determinants of health and level of care determination.
Participate in program on-call rotation as scheduled.
Document services according to established standards.
Participate in utilization management and quality improvement processes.
Actively engage in supervision and team meetings.
Engage in internal and external care coordination efforts, including interdisciplinary team meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.