Generalist - PACT (Hamilton, MT)

Aware•Hamilton, MT

About The Position

AWARE is hiring a full-time PACT Generalist to provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to individuals served, including vocational support and assistance with work-related goals. The role works as part of an Individual Treatment Team and supports people in building community participation and personal growth. Some interventions may be directed or performed by staff with specialty training. The Generalist may assess clients, families, and environments; conduct home visits; and transport people served in corporate or personal vehicles. The position also involves crisis coordination, timely documentation and data entry, participation in required training and meetings, and meeting assigned fiscal goals. New employees must complete training and pass testing in the listed safety, care, and documentation areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or HSE required.
Two years of experience working in the mental health field.
Must have or be willing to obtain a valid Montana Driver’s License and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Must pass an acceptable criminal and protective services background check.
Upon hiring, complete training and pass testing in H.E.L.P. (de-escalation and therapeutic holds), First Aid/CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens, Safety Health Emergency and Disaster (SHED) Safety, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), HIPPA, Professional Care Giver, AWARE’s Behavioral Competency (ABC), Personal Support Plan Development Training, MONA, Electronic Health Care, and Individual Costs Plan.
Demonstrate consistent ability and willingness to use work time productively to meet the needs of people served.

Responsibilities

Participate as a member of the Individual Treatment Team.
Provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services, including some interventions directed or performed by staff with specialty training.
Provide individual vocational-supportive counseling to help people identify strengths and challenges, set career goals and plans, and recognize symptoms of mental illness that interfere with work.
Plan and provide work-related supportive services, including assistance with grooming and personal hygiene, appropriate clothing, wake-up calls, and transportation.
Teach job-seeking skills; conduct on-the-job performance assessments and evaluations; hold work-review sessions with people served and employers; and provide on-the-job support and crisis assistance contacts.
Provide job coaching, problem solving, and support on and off the job.
Assess clients, families, and environments as needed, including conducting regular home visits and transporting people served in corporate or personal vehicles.
Assist with crisis coordination for caseload members who require help within 24 hours during personal, social, or medical crises.
Prepare reports, applications, and supporting documentation within supervisor-established timelines.
Attend workshops, conferences, meetings, mandatory training, in-services, staff meetings, and assigned committees; present information to staff as requested.
Use AWARE’s Core Values, Unconditional Care Philosophy, and wrap-around philosophy focused on client and family engagement.
Meet assigned fiscal goals, including billing and maintaining caseload numbers.
Record notes, billing, assessments, referrals, and other data in AWARE’s Electronic Healthcare Record System.
Perform other duties as assigned.