ACT Mental Health Advocate (MA)

Miside; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MiSide in Detroit, MI is seeking an experienced mental health professional for a full-time role serving consumers with SPMI and co-occurring disorders. The position emphasizes independent work, collaboration with ACT/IDDT teams, and community-based supports.

The role requires a Master’s degree in social work or related field, Michigan licensure preferred, and a valid driver’s license. Salary is hourly, with up to 50% travel, and day shifts.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, or related Medicaid-billable field.
• State of Michigan social work licensure (LMSW/LLMSW) preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance if used.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in diverse community settings with consumers with chronic mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Completes Integrated Bio-Psychosocial & LOCUS assessments for ACT/IDDT consumers.
• Develops and reviews Individual Person-Centered Plans of Service with consumers.
• Provides individual, group, and family support as indicated.
• Maintains consumer records and prepares reports timely.
• Participates in team meetings and trainings.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Documentation

MS Office

Education

Master’s Degree (MSW/MA) in social work, psychology, or related Medicaid-billable field

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Detroit, MI 48219Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $30.00 - $34.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 50%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesThis is a professional position that provides a wide range of supportive, treatment, and advocacy services to a variety of consumers with SPMI (Serious Persistent Mental Illness) and Co-Occurring Disorders, living independently in the community. The person in this position works with a great deal of independence under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Supervisor-ACT/IDDT.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes Integrated Bio-Psychosocial & LOCUS assessments for the ACT/IDDT consumers.
• Participates along with ACT/IDDT consumers in developing and reviewing Individual Person-Centered Plans of Service and works with the consumer toward achieving identified goals to improve quality of life in the community.
• Provides individual, group, educational, family support, and activity therapy, as indicated.
• Responsible for meeting direct service productivity and documentation standards per agency and program standards and expectations.
• Maintains consumer records, prepares reports and correspondence with professionalism and in a timely manner.
• Performs services within the ACT Fidelity Model.
• Interfaces with consumer’s natural supports, as appropriate.
• Increase consumer engagement and participation in community-based services and expand use of natural supports.
• Completes incident reports, as appropriate.
• Provides assessments, diagnosis and evaluation.
• Monitors condition/needs of agency ACT/IDDT vehicles.
• Participates in team meetings, case conferences, in-service trainings, and staff meeting.
• Acts as consumer advocate; assists and educates consumers to follow through with health/medical needs.
• Engages in crisis intervention, as needed.
• Ensures psychiatric evaluations are scheduled and consumers have needed medication.
• Provides assistant with transportation to needed resources/links in the community.
• Is “On-Call” via agency cell phone for ACT/IDDT Programs, as scheduled.
• Knowledge of and attends trainings related to Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment.
• Adhere to all requirements/standards of the Behavioral Health Telehealth Agreement
• Participate in in-service planning and programming
• Maintain a professional posture in attendance, attitude, conduct, and conflict resolution.
• Adhere to MiSide policies and procedures
• Adhere to MiSide code of ethics, and comply with local, state and federal laws
• Other tasks and responsibilities, as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Master’s Degree (MSW/MA) in social work, psychology, or a degree in a related field that is Medicaid billable under the supervision of a qualified mental health professional.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with evaluation, treatment, and services delivered to children and their families

Required

Certifications & Licensures

• State of Michigan social work licensure (LMSW/LLMSW), preferred
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, valid insurance of personal vehicle, if used, and a driving record that is acceptable to MiSide’s insurance carrier.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work in a wide variety of non-office community settings with consumers with chronic symptoms of mental illness to function in their community settings.
• General knowledge of Northwest Detroit and surrounding community; knowledge of concrete services and available support systems to aid in consumer advocacy.
• Knowledge of the theoretical basis of treatment and consumer programming as practiced in community mental health setting.
• Ability to establish effective clinical and collaborative relationships with a wide range of people.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with employees, managers and the general public.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills and professionalism toward internal and external customers.
• Ability to work independently and assume self-direction.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to input data, organize and manage confidential documents and records.
• Ability to maintain cultural awareness and sensitivity to differing backgrounds.
• Proficient in the use of all MS Office applications, Office 365 and familiarity with other web-based solutions.
• Flexibility, time management and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of the symptoms and classifications of mental illness and dual diagnosis.
• A working knowledge of pharmacology and psychotropic drugs.
• Ability to receive and utilize constructive recommendations.

Working Conditions

• Services will be provided in the office, or other appropriate community settings
• Work may require vehicle travel in an urban community
• Must be able to tolerate varied weather conditions when traveling within the community

Physical Requirements

• Sitting, standing, walking, driving, repeated hand and wrist motions (for use of computers, phones, and other office equipment) are required
• Vision must be suitable for reading printed material and computer screen
• Hearing and speech must be sufficient to communicate in person and over the telephone