Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Therapist (3701)

Appalachian Community Services•Murphy, NC

1d•$54,372 - $73,494•Hybrid

About The Position

As an ACT Therapist, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness. Working as part of a multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, you will build strong therapeutic relationships while helping individuals navigate challenges, develop coping skills, and work toward their personal goals. Through counseling, crisis intervention, clinical assessment, and collaborative treatment planning, you will provide support where it is needed most and help individuals achieve greater stability, independence, and connection within their communities. Facilitating relationships and serving as a link between the company, parents, guardians, local agencies and the community Minimizing the negative effects of psychiatric symptoms or substance dependence that interfere with the recipient’s daily living and personal development, providing supportive counseling Supporting the client in the development of various skill-building activities, including daily and community living skills, socialization skills, adaptation skills, and behavior and anger management Participating in a first responder on-call system available to consumers and/or his/her natural support network on a 24/7/365 basis; coordinates “first response" resources according to consumer need and the PCP Performing Case Management functions of linking and arranging for services and referrals Working closely with other clinical/professional staff to maintain communication and providing feedback, standardizing procedures and expediting PCP implementation Ensuring that all initial and reauthorizations for services occur in a timely fashion Monitoring utilization of service to ensure that it is effective, appropriate, and within the limits set forth in both rule, PCP, and the service authorization Coordinating transition to another level/type of care for the client Leadership responsibilities including coaching, performance management, hiring and other related duties.

Requirements

Master's Degree in counseling, social work or related field
Valid licensure to provide mental/behavioral healthcare in the state of North Carolina; Licenses include LCSW, LCSWA, LCMHC, LCMHCA, LMFT or Licensed Psychologist
A minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with mental and/or behavioral health issues that include writing person-centered plans, conducting effective group therapy and providing mental health diagnoses
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy sessions
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Collaborate with care teams as needed
Maintain compliance with all clinical and regulatory standards
Participate in supervision (if applicable based on licensure level)

Benefits

Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan, you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem), with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental
Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed
An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Generous paid time off
401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
Financial planning and education services at no cost to you
Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability)
Educational Assistance (your position, date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility)
Licensure Residency Program for Full-time Clinical Staff
Advancement and Career Development Opportunities