RN - ACT Specialist (Temporary)
About The Position
Under the direction of the ACTP Supervisor, performs responsible tasks in providing comprehensive, intensive, off-site clinical services to Genesee Health System clients assigned to the ACT Program. Responsible for significant liaison and consultation work with ancillary agencies, courts, hospitals, the police, and families, as well as direct intervention to clients assigned to the program. Clients will be assigned to the team as a whole, requiring information sharing, feedback, and teamwork. This is a 7-day-a-week, 24-hour coverage program, requiring "on-call" time for emergency interventions at odd hours. Most client contacts will be off-site, either in clients’ homes or mutually agreed upon sites. Must be able to work effectively with minimal supervision and facilitate the exchange of information between various programs, hospitals, and interested parties. Performs related work as required.
Requirements
- Master’s in Nursing OR Bachelors in Nursing OR Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Licensed as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Michigan.
- One (1) year clinical experience with adults with severe mental illness OR Two (2) years clinical experience with adults with severe mental illness.
- Valid Michigan driver’s license.
- Current automobile insurance.
- Use of a vehicle during work hours.
Nice To Haves
- Experience implementing IDDT (Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment) for persons with Co-Occurring Disorders (COD).
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC).
- Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC).
- Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP-R) IC&RC-Reciprocal.
- Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional (CCDP) IC&RC-Reciprocal.
- Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional Diplomat (CCDP-D) IC&RC-Reciprocal.
Responsibilities
- Providing comprehensive, intensive, off-site clinical services to clients assigned to the ACT Program.
- Liaison and consultation work with ancillary agencies, courts, hospitals, the police, and families.
- Direct intervention to clients assigned to the program.
- Sharing of information, feedback, and teamwork with the ACT team.
- Performing "on-call" duties for emergency interventions at odd hours.
- Facilitating the exchange of information between various programs, hospitals, and interested parties.
Benefits
- Mileage Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
