ACT Team Lead - Mental Health Care Coordinator

Indian Rivers Behavioral Health; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Prescription Drug Coverage

Employees Retirement System of Alabama

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Voluntary dental, vision, and life ins

Job summary

Indian Rivers Behavioral Health in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking a Coordinator for the ACT Team. This full-time role coordinates care between physicians, therapists, and case managers to meet the medical and psychiatric needs of ACT consumers.

The position requires a Master’s in behavioral health, two years of mental health experience, supervisory experience preferred, and a valid Alabama driver’s license. It includes supervising staff, developing forms and policies, and ensuring documentation and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral health (licensure preferred) with two (2) yearsexperience inmental health related field required
• Two (2) year supervisory experience preferred
• ValidAlabama Driver's License and withgood driving record as defined by Indian Rivers policy
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor documentation for the ACT Program to ensure admission assessments, treatment plans/reviews, group therapy/individual therapy notes, discharge summaries, nursing assessments, daily cliical staff notes, MD assessments and notes, and medication administration are appropriate and complete
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date files on al consumers and completion of documentation in a timely manner.
• Meet or exceed productivity requirements of 110 billable hours per month.
• Supervise staff as the identify medical and psychiatric concerns and development of therapeutic plans to treat and monitor
• Provide collaboration and consultation to community agencies as needed
• Work with other agency staff to maintain movement throughthe program, recognizing progressive movement toward independence
• Take an active lead in the development of necessary forms and policies for each program, coordinating with other Indian Rivers departments
• Transport consumers in a company vehicle, ensuring that company vehicle is operated in a safe manner and that appropriate staff are notified if there is an accident or if the vehicle is in need of service
• If a company vehicle is not available utilize personal vehicle to accomplish work related duties. Indian Rivers will reimburse mileage.
• Provides outreach community services (may require home visits) as required by supervisor or program standards
• Maintain courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors, and co-workers
• Work with Human Resources on al staffing and employee disciplinary issues. Monitor absenteeism incidences or performance problems and implement disciplinary actions in collaboration with HR.
• SupportOrganizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA, and Security Programs.
• Maintain the confidential nature of all consumer and Organization related activities by not divulging information outside the facility.
• Adhere to attendance and punctuality policy by allowing adequate time to arrive, clock-in, and assume responsibilities at designated time.
• Comply with all standards related to safety and health.
• Identify opportunities for improving the quality of services provided by the department and the organization.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or Executive Director.

Skills

Team leadership

Care coordination

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

Master's degree in behavioral health

Job description

Indian Rivers Behavioral Health in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking a Coordinator for the ACT Team. This full-time role coordinates care between physicians, therapists, and case managers to meet the medical and psychiatric needs of ACT consumers.

The position requires a Master’s in behavioral health, two years of mental health experience, supervisory experience preferred, and a valid Alabama driver’s license. It includes supervising staff, developing forms and policies, and ensuring documentation and