ACTT Therapist I

Monarch - Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible rewards package

Job summary

Monarch Healthcare in North Carolina seeks an Assertive Community Treatment Team Therapist to help individuals with mental health and substance use needs achieve greater independence in their communities. The role focuses on social work and therapy within a coordinating team framework.

Requirements include a Master’s in Human Services and associate-level licenses (LCMHC-A, LCSW-A, LMFT-A) plus a valid USA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Services is required.
• Valid drivers license in the USA.
• Licensure candidates: LCMHC-A, LCSW-A, LMFT-A at associate level.
• Experience with adults with mental health or substance use disorders not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work and therapy to individuals served by the ACT Team.
• Facilitate training of independent living skills and access to community services.
• Establish support networks in the community and assess daily needs.
• Coordinate services with program staff, inpatient facilities and detox centers.
• Link to residential programs, self-help programs and community resources.
• Review treatment progress and provide ongoing consultation to staff and agencies.
• Maintain intake assessments including medical, psychiatric and education history.
• Document activities and write event notes reflecting goals and outcomes.
• Develop service or person-centered plans and screen referrals with team.
• Attend meetings, complete required training, and follow agency policies.
• Travel may be required for driving/shared duties.

Education

Masters: Human Services (Required)

LCMHC-A

LCSW-A

LMFT-A

Driver's License (Valid) - USA

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Schedule: Monday-Friday (8:30am-5pm)

Pay Range Minimum: $60,000.00

Education

• Masters: Human Services (Required)

Certifications We're Looking For

• Drivers License (Valid) - USA
• Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Associate (LCMHC-A) - State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Associate (LCSW-A) - State Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Associate (LMFT-A) - State Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board

Experience We're Looking For

Experience working with adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder | Not Required

Additional Details

The ACTT Therapist must have one of the following qualifications: LCMHC-A / LCMHC LCSW-A / LCSW LMFT-A / LMFT

Job Description Summary

The primary responsibilities of the Assertive Community Treatment Team Therapist are to assist and support individuals who are served in the development of skills, behaviors, responsibilities, and supports needed to live, learn, work and be integrated into the community with the greatest possible degree of self-determination and independence.

What You'll Do

Provide social work and therapy to individuals who are served by the Assertive Community Treatment Team. Facilitate training of independent living skills, establish access to community services and agencies, assist individuals in establishing support networks in the community and assess individual needs on a daily basis. Coordinate services with the program, staff, inpatient facilities, and detoxification facilities and establish linkage to residential programs, self-help programs and community resources. Review treatment progress and monitor and provide continuous consultation with other Assertive Community Treatment Team staff and community agencies to ensure the consistent therapeutic management of the individual’s needs. Act as liaison with the program after hours staff on a daily basis through exchange of participant information; briefly detailing the presenting problem and after hours plans for the individuals being served by the Assertive Community Treatment Team. Meet regularly with the other Assertive Community Treatment Team members to formulate and disseminate information and be available by telephone and/or pager. Complete an intake assessment including: medical history, general physical condition, alcohol and drug histories and current use, educational issues, family structure and relationships, vocational history and goals, legal history and issues, psychiatric history (including, onset, course, effect of illness, treatment history, medication history risk behaviors). Ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided in response to changes in mental status which may put individual at risk. Document participant activities consistent with the service records manual. Write an event note that reflects participant activities, goals, interventions, and outcomes. Develop service plans and/or person-centered plans as appropriate, and screens referrals in coordination with the other Assertive Community Treatment Team members. Meet regularly to review the total caseload, problems-solve, develop plans, and determine daily duty assignments. Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements. Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as state and federal statutes and regulations related to specific program areas. Follow service definition guidelines for services being provided. Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor. Driving and travel may be required.

Benefits

We offer a competitive and flexible total rewards package designed to support the diverse needs of our team members. In addition to base compensation, eligible employees have access to a range of customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and more. Specific offerings are tailored to the role, employment type, and location. We look forward to discussing the details of your personalized compensation and benefits package—and what matters most to you—during the interview process.

Make a Difference in Someone’s Life!

At Monarch, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury.

You Belong at Monarch Healthcare

You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what you’ll find at Monarch Healthcare. Here, we care for people, including our team members. We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch Healthcare will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Monarch Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Monarch Healthcare offers opportunities as diverse as the people we support and the communities we serve.

Monarch Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and we are firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity.

Monarch Healthcare does not accept paper applications.

Any person with a disability who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to apply for a position or otherwise to participate in Monarch Healthcare job search or selection process, should contact [e-mail] or call [phone].

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. You will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of Monarch Healthcare.

Department

BH - Licensed-Associate Professional

Since 1958, Monarch Healthcare has focused on helping others and improving lives. Our caring, supportive team of professionals provides services that help people thrive. If you’re looking for a career with purpose, we have a place for you at Monarch Healthcare. We see the possibilities that exist for people living with mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries and we help others see them as well. At Monarch Healthcare, you’ll see the impact of your work every day when a man with a disability achieves his dream of finding a job, when a woman struggling with addiction walks into treatment for the first time or when a child facing a mental health crisis finds comfort and support. You can make a difference. Join us today!

Monarch Healthcare is nationally accredited by The Joint Commission and committed to providing the highest quality care. To learn more about our services and the many ways we provide support, please call [phone] or visit www.MonarchNC.org.