ACT Advocate

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health; Grayling (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

MERS Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Job summary

Northern Lakes CMH Authority seeks an ACT Advocate to provide intensive case management and problem-solving within a multi-disciplinary team, based in Grayling or nearby sites.

The role encompasses developing treatment plans, crisis intervention, community engagement, advocacy, and coordination of services to support independent living for clients with serious mental illness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Nursing licensure.
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• Must be licensed/credentialed in Michigan (LBSW/LLBSW or RN).
• Ability to be credentialed by NLCMHA to provide services.

Responsibilities

• Initiate ongoing assessment and treatment planning for team members.
• Provide counsel on mental illness symptoms and medication effects.
• Develop interdisciplinary plans of service as part of the clinical team.
• Participate in team meetings and supervisory sessions.
• Represent the program in the community and educate the public about needs of the chronically mentally ill.
• Provide direct clinical care including counseling, co-occurring services, and psychoeducation.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

ACT ADVOCATE | Location to be determined: Houghton Lake or Grayling

As a member of the Assertive Community Treatment Team, will provide intensive case management services and problem-solving interventions directly and indirectly to and for client members of this specialized services program, coordinating and maintaining community-based treatment within a team process, and actively participating in the on-going services of the team and the larger agency.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS (listing Position Specific functions first):

• Initiate the on-going assessment, treatment/intervention planning and schedule for members of the team.
• Assess members' emotional well-being, clinical symptomology, behavioral changes and medication effects. Will provide counsel and education to members regarding mental illness symptoms, substance use symptoms and medication information (usage, side effects, importance of compliance, etc).
• Actively participate in the development of an interdisciplinary plan of service as a part of the clinical treatment team.
• Actively participate in team meetings related to both members and to the program.
• Participate in staff meetings, general staff development and supervisory sessions.
• Represent the program in the community relative to the needs of the chronically mentally ill and their families.
• Educate and support the community regarding the needs of persons with mental illness.
• Provide direct clinical care to members and their families through individual and family counseling, co-occurring services, problem solving interventions, psychoeducation, modeling and/or support for and individualized range of activities of daily living, community activities and involvement, and skill required to maintain independent status within the community.
• Advocate, counsel and coordinate regarding daily activities for members in the area of independent community living
• Provide crisis intervention by participating in 24-hour on call coverage on a rotating basis.
• Engage in professional development activities to enhance individual and team knowledge of mental illness, co-occurring diagnoses and treatment, needs of specific populations and intervention strategies to assist consumers to problem solve and reach their individual greatest degree of independence in the community.
• Secure and maintain appropriate licensure/certification according to the registration/licensing regulations of the State of Michigan and in accordance with Medicaid requirements.
• Participate in assisting the consumer in arranging; or will provide appropriate transportation for service needs.
• Provide periodic psychosocial assessment of consumers according to program and agency guidelines, individualizing the intervention and treatment plan according to specific, identified consumer needs with timed and measurable goals and objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited university or a Degree in Nursing
• Must have a licensure with the State of Michigan as
  • Preferred
    • Licensed Bachelors Social Worker (LBSW)
  • Considered
    • Limited Licensed Bachelors Social Worker (LLBSW)
    • Licensed RN
• Must maintain licensure
• Ability to be credentialed by NLCMHA to provide services in this professional discipline

PAY

$58,399 - $66,899

BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance (4 options)
• Dental Insurance (2 options)
• Vision Insurance (2 options)
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare and dependent care flex spending account
• MERS Retirement Plan (with Employer matching up to 5%)
• Paid Time Off (18 days in 1st year)
• Holidays (13 days)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position may require irregular hours.
• This position may require travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is not available.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Occasionally: Lifting up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance, Stretching/Reaching, Exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious disease, Exposure to hazardous material, and Stooping (bend at waist)
• Frequently: Hand/finger dexterity, Talking in person, Talking on the telephone, Hearing in person, Hearing on the telephone, Vision for close work

NLCMHA EEO Statement

Northern Lakes CMH Authority is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Northern Lakes CMH Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or based on sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. Hiring decisions are based exclusively on merit, qualifications and business needs.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Location Grayling Office

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.