ACT Specialist

The ACT Specialist provides community-based support, therapy and advocacy to mentally ill consumers and their families. This professional collaborates with psychiatric and allied team members in assessment, diagnosing, treatment planning, and intervention. Essential Duties AND

*Responsibilities * include, but may not be limited to the following: Provides case management, linkage, and advocacy. Reports to work on time as scheduled and at the location assigned. Responsible for transporting consumers to community appointments, clinic appointments, activities, and other resources as identified in their person-centered plan. Assists clients in acquiring safe and stable housing. Assists clients in completing applications for appropriate entitlements. Assesses personal needs of ACT clients in areas such as living situation, financial, self-care, vocations, and symptom identification and care, and develops a person-centered treatment plan. Develops meaningful and comprehensive assessments. Develops relevant and measurable treatment goals and objectives based on assessment information. Facilitates client involvement in the treatment planning process. Practices Person Centered Planning principles. Works as part of a treatment team to facilitate efficient operation of the program and client services. Participates in all team meetings, treatment planning, and plan of service meetings. Participates in developing problem-solving strategies as related to client and program needs. Provides conscientious and reliable delivery of clinical services. Demonstrates knowledge of diverse and relevant therapeutic interventions. Conducts individual and/or group therapy as assigned. Utilizes appropriate and effective interventions based on client needs. Creates a supportive environment conducive to client growth. Provides crisis intervention. Participates in monthly 24-hour crisis coverage or as assigned. Provides support and referral to needed services during crises. Completes all documentation in a timely fashion, and meets requirements regarding caseload, direct service time, and completes billing, progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, and treatment plan reviews within required timeframes. Maintains minimum direct service hours of 80 per month. When appropriate, completes other assigned responsibilities in a reasonably established timeframe, within quality expectations. *Education AND Experience * Masters degree in social work, psychology, or related fields from an accredited college or university is required. Preferred 2 years experience in working with the mentally ill population. Credentialing, Licensure

-- Full licensure with the State of Michigan preferred. Without a license, staff will participate in supervision according to State and Licensing regulations. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to establish professional working relationships with all staff. Appropriately articulates the view of the agency when networking in the community. *Qualifications - * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Possession of a valid Michigan Driver's License with a good driving record.

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