Outreach Specialist ACT

Seacoast Mental Health Center•Portsmouth, NH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Seacoast Mental Health Center is seeking an Outreach Specialist to join their ACT Team. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about making a difference in their community and working within a nonprofit organization. The center provides hope and promotes recovery for children, adolescents, adults, and their families in the eastern half of Rockingham County.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in psychology/social work.
Demonstrate a good understanding of human behavior, mental illness, psychiatric rehabilitation, treatment, recovery, family systems, and the social, rehabilitation, and health care systems.
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
Hold a valid driver’s license and be able to demonstrate a 'clean' driving record.
CPR/First Aid training is recommended.
NH State Defensive Driving training is available but not required for staff who do not operate agency vehicles.
Meet the Bureau of Behavioral Health’s training requirements to effectively provide Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) services.
Participate in 16 hours of IMR Basic Skills training within the first 6 months of employment.
Obtain 8 hours of continuing education in an IMR area of study annually thereafter.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years prior experience.
Experience and education requirements may be waived, in certain instances, as defined in state rules.

Responsibilities

Provide Functional Support Services (FSS) to eligible adults and their families as assigned by the team, with most time spent with clients out of the office.
Provide Targeted Case Management (TCM) services to assist eligible adults in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, and other services on a one-to-one basis.
Conduct assessments and periodic reassessments to determine service needs.
Develop and revise comprehensive care plans.
Make referrals and perform related activities.
Monitor care plans and conduct follow-up activities.
Provide the evidence-based practice, Illness Management and Recovery (IMR), individually or in a group setting, to interested consumers.
Actively participate with the Team Leader and team members to establish team recovery goals, parameters, and services.
Assist the Team Leader, team members, and other staff within SMHC to meet the mission of Adult Services and the agency.
Keep up-to-date on required clinical paperwork.
Meet the clinical performance standards as developed by the agency.
Identify and address the individual needs of people with mental illness.
Develop a positive, supportive relationship with clients, their families, and other caregivers.
Make an accurate needs assessment and document these needs and goals into a coherent treatment and recovery plan.
Document each contact with, or on behalf of, a client, do periodic summary reviews, and treatment plan modifications in a timely fashion.
Provide, plan, and monitor services in a manner that preserves client dignity and builds on client's independent functioning.
Build and structure a 'natural' support system with family, friends, neighbors, organizations, and other groups or individuals.
Occasionally work a flexible schedule to ensure continuity of care and optimal support services.