Therapist, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) - SIGN ON BONUS!
About The Position
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an evidenced based practice model that provides an intensive and highly integrated approach to community mental health services. ACT support helps people with severe and persistent mental illness become independent and live in the community as they work toward their recovery goals. ACT support also helps with reducing homelessness and unnecessary hospital stays. The ACT Clinician provides outpatient clinical services including diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, crisis management, therapy, resource identification, service monitoring and community-based support. This is a full time, 40 hour per week position and is considered exempt in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Requirements
- Master’s degree required (social work, clinical mental health counseling, psychology, etc.)
- Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment in routine, urgent, and emergent clinical situations.
- Proficient computer skills, specifically with all Microsoft office applications.
- Ability to document effectively and efficiently in course of clinical work.
- Ability to navigate an electronic health record.
- Ability and desire to work as part of a clinical team while also able to be self-directed and motivated with minimal supervision.
- Ability to acquire and effectively practice new clinical skills as needed according to evolving agency needs/services.
- Effective communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.
- Reliable internet access, transportation, a clean driving record, and proof of auto insurance coverage is required.
Nice To Haves
- previous experience working with co-occurring disorders preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual diagnostic assessment and treatment planning specifying presenting problem, objectives, interventions, and desired outcomes.
- Provide crisis management, therapy and community-based support in a variety of settings including the home, public, or office to support client’s treatment objectives.
- Work collaboratively with other ACT Team members, natural supports, and external providers to ensure wrap-around services are in alignment with the ACT model.
- Provide on call, after hours, holiday and weekend coverage on a rotating basis.
- Provide set hours of therapy and/or community-based functional support services per week to meet direct key performance indicator expectations (eligible for incentive pay upon exceeding productivity expectation).
- Serve on appropriate committees, both internal and external, as determined by supervisor.
- Function professionally and in a manner that protects the integrity, confidentiality and rights of all patients.
- Execute all required services and timely documentation in accordance with agency policies and federal/state standards.
- Maintain professional memberships, licenses, accreditation, certifications, etc.
- Represent CLM in a professional and appropriate manner in all settings.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid earned time (3 weeks accrued in year one, caps at 6 weeks with tenure)
- Paid holidays (8) including birthday holiday
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 3% company contribution upon 1 year of employment
- Life Insurance paid by company
- Short and Long Term Disability paid by company
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance paid by company
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), accessible to staff and their natural supports
- Company issued cell phone and laptop as needed for role
- Scholarship for professional advancement
- Mileage reimbursement for applicable positions
- On the job training and continuing education opportunities
- Rewarding and supportive work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth
- Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve
- Flexible work schedule
- Teamwork, teamwork and more teamwork!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
