ACT Case Manager: Community-Based Mental Health Advocate

Spurwink; Bridgton (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with match

Scholarships

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Training Opportunities

Career Advancement

Flexible Schedules

Paid Time Off

Same Day Pay

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Spurwink is seeking an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) case manager in the Lakes Region to provide community-based case management for adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness. MHRT-C certification or eligibility, or a related credential is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Driving is required with a clean driving record. The role involves home visits, flexible hours, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate intake, ISP development, crisis planning, and

Qualifications

• MHRT-C certification or MHRT-C eligible, or a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Employment Specialist, or a Certified or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake/assessment when clients are referred, and ongoing assessment as required.
• Facilitate ISP team meetings and develop a plan of care (ISP) for the adult with input from the team, including a crisis plan.
• Oversee implementation of ISP, monitor and document progress.
• Maintain regular contact with team members and other community professionals, collaborating with Psychiatry provider, Clinical Team Leader, Nurse, Substance Use Disorder Counselor, Case Manager, Vocational Rehabilitation Provider, and Peer Partner.
• Identify and assess physical and behavioral health risk factors and connect clients and families to resources.
• Advocate for clients and families.
• Provide support through phone contact and face-to-face meetings via home visits and community outreach; home visiting and flexible hours required.
• Partner with clients\' primary care and other providers.
• Participate in supervision, required trainings, and case consultations.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Spurwink is seeking an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) case manager in the Lakes Region to provide community-based case management for adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness. MHRT-C certification or eligibility, or a related credential is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Driving is required with a clean driving record. The role involves home visits, flexible hours, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate intake, ISP development, crisis planning, and