ACT Case Manager — Mental Health & Recovery

People-Encouraging-People; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

People-Encouraging-People in Rockville, MD is seeking an ACT Case Manager to plan and implement rehabilitation services for clients with co‑occurring mental illness and substance use disorders. You will work with the treatment team to provide group and individual activities and ensure thorough documentation and progress tracking.

You will support treatment planning, direct service interventions, family education, and crisis response while striving to uphold the ACT model of care.

Qualifications

• Two to three months OJT required for efficient job performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement program elements for mental health, harm reduction, prevention, recovery, and related areas.
• Organize structured group and individual activities addressing client goals.
• Provide consultation and materials to staff through meetings and conferences.
• Complete required documentation including service, billing data, and clinical records.
• Participate in Individual Treatment Planning by assisting with goals, monitoring, and progress reporting.
• Perform direct service interventions per ITP and treatment team coordination.
• Assist in developing annual service goals and measuring progress.
• Identify resource needs and procure materials per agency procedures.
• Establish communication with other providers to ensure resources and knowledge.
• Provide case management for assigned clients, develop and revise treatment goals, provide counseling, and advocate for client rights.
• Conduct comprehensive assessment of all life domains.
• Provide on-call crisis intervention during nights/weekends.
• Become an expert of the ACT philosophy and adhere to the ACT Model of Care.
• Assist clients in obtaining entitlements in a timely manner.

Skills

On-the-job training

Education

Bachelor's degree in mental health

Job description

People-Encouraging-People in Rockville, MD is seeking an ACT Case Manager to plan and implement rehabilitation services for clients with co‑occurring mental illness and substance use disorders. You will work with the treatment team to provide group and individual activities and ensure thorough documentation and progress tracking.

You will support treatment planning, direct service interventions, family education, and crisis response while striving to uphold the ACT model of care.