Family Specialist- ACT Team

Jewish Association for Services for the Aged•New York, NY

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About The Position

JASA operates an Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT Team) that serves Bronx older adults ages 55 and older who are diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and have demonstrated a need for intensive services, due to a history of instability in the community. The Family Specialist, Bronx Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Older Adult Services, is responsible for family needs assessment and implementation of family intervention strategies, using CBT and other techniques, including strength-based therapy and motivational interviewing to work with families of ACT Team clients; has lead responsibility for integrating family goals and services with the tasks of all team members.

Requirements

Master degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or similar required
Possession of a New York State professional license; LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT, Clinical Psychology, or similar- preferred
At least two years working in a, mental health setting or with an older adult population or similar - preferred
Familiarity with family needs assessments
Knowledgeable of resources for older adults and their families
Experience with using Family Intervention Strategies
Training/Experience in Psychoeducation and other Family Support Services
Desire and ability to work collaboratively and engage in quality improvement activities as part of a committed, integrated team
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and concisely both in writing and orally
Strong attention to detail with the ability to solve problems; to elicit, comprehend, and synthesize accurate and specific information; prioritize work; to work independently; and to excel in a high-performance culture
An understanding and appreciation of the roles of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual preference, and individual values as they relate to serving clients
Professional maturity and strong commitment to JASA’s mission
Basic computer skills; familiarity with an electronic client record system preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience with community visits or intensive treatment work- Preferred

Responsibilities

In conjunction with other ACT Team staff members, provide evidence-based mental health interventions to individuals who are enrolled in ACT Team services
Conduct home and/or institutional visits
Administer mental health screening tools
Complete the Cultural Assessment
Administer the Family Needs Assessment
Coordinate/Facilitate Family meetings
Provide resources and support to clients and family members to prevent caregiver burnout
Develop, implement, monitor, and document treatment plans
Complete required case records, reports, and statistics within mandated timeframes, utilizing electronic systems (EHR, funders’ systems, Google Docs and Sheets, Microsoft Excel, etc.)
Maintain cooperative relationships with public and voluntary agencies, programs, services, and facilities
Participate actively in regular individual and group clinical supervision, including interdisciplinary team conferences
Participate in staff meetings, program planning, trainings, conferences
Represent the agency at events and meetings as needed
Ensure all services meet regulatory requirements
Rotate 24/7 on-call duties with other team members
Perform other duties as assigned