ACT Specialist — Community Mental Health & SUD Support

Unison Health; Arkansas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 16 days/year

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Job summary

Unison Health seeks an ACT Specialist to support individuals with severe mental illness in community settings. You will conduct assessments, crisis intervention, education, skill development, and resource coordination to promote independence and well-being in line with state and program guidelines.

The role includes in-home supports, transportation, and connection to community resources. A bachelor’s degree, six months’ experience with mental illness/substance use, CPR/CPI, and licensure

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or related field.
• Must possess a minimum of six months working with individuals with mental illness and a substance abuse problem.
• CDCA required. LCDC II, LCDC III or LICDC preferred.
• Must obtain CPR and CPI certification following hire.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct mental health and AOD services to ACT clients in accordance with state requirements and treatment plans.
• Assesses client needs, monitors symptoms, identifies signs of intoxication or decompensation, and reports concerns to providers.
• Provides individual and group services, including education, screening, crisis intervention, therapy, case management, and coordination.
• Develops and updates individualized treatment plans focusing on recovery goals and relapse prevention.
• Provides community-based support including daily living skills, in-home assistance, transportation, referrals, and connections to resources.
• Maintains documentation with confidentiality and compliance with guidelines.
• Participates in ACT team meetings and required training to support coordinated client care.

Skills

Therapeutic skills

Assessment

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or related field

Job description

Unison Health seeks an ACT Specialist to support individuals with severe mental illness in community settings. You will conduct assessments, crisis intervention, education, skill development, and resource coordination to promote independence and well-being in line with state and program guidelines.

The role includes in-home supports, transportation, and connection to community resources. A bachelor’s degree, six months’ experience with mental illness/substance use, CPR/CPI, and licensure