Case Manager - Assertive Community Treatment

Family & Children’s Services; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Family & Children’s Services in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Case Manager for an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. The role emphasizes delivering community-based services to individuals with severe mental illness and coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

You will participate in assessments, crisis response, and linkage to community resources, often working non-traditional hours, and using a personal vehicle for client transport.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field required.
• CM-II certification or will need to obtain CM-II certification within 60 days of employment.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record; use of personal vehicle for travel required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain working knowledge of ACT principles and fidelity to model.
• Attend daily organizational meetings and weekly treatment team meetings with multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide routine medication delivery and support to clients in the community.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and wellness education for chronic conditions.
• Refer ACT clients to community resources for basic needs and link services as needed.
• Provide psychosocial rehabilitation services to support functioning in the community.
• Assist with ACT initial comprehensive assessments and ongoing clinical assessments.
• Provide assessments for high-risk clients and follow agency crisis protocols.
• Respond to crises in the community and coordinate with law enforcement when needed.
• May work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, or on-call overnight.
• Utilize agency cell phone for ACT work and be responsive during scheduled shifts.

Skills

Team Player

Enthusiastic

Self-Starter

Flexibility

Education

Bachelors in Social Work

Job description

Case Manager - Assertive Community Treatment

Locations

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Tulsa, OK 74112, USA

• On-site
• Bachelor
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CASEM006133

Description

POPULATION SERVED: ACT Teams provide intensive, community-based services to individuals with severe mental illness. Individuals served by ACT Teams often have complex mental health needs, including acute psychosis, histories of complex trauma, and co-occurring substance use disorders. As such, these individuals experience very high behavioral health and physical health risks, which have not been successfully addressed by traditional forms of outpatient treatment. The primary function of ACT Teams is to help reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and incarcerations, by providing individuals the resources essential to thrive and maintain independence in their natural environment.

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a strong working knowledge of the core ACT principles and ensure clinical practices reflect a high standard of model fidelity.
• Attend and participate in daily organizational meetings and weekly treatment team meetings with multi-disciplinary team, utilizing a team approach in working with ACT clients.
• Provide routine medication delivery and support to clients in community.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, including general wellness education and information specific to chronic medical conditions.
• Have good working knowledge of community resources for basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing. Refer and link ACT clients as needed.
• Provide clients with psychosocial rehabilitation services to help support successful functioning in the community, including the areas of ADL's, recreation, education, employment, and family functioning.
• Assist interdisciplinary team with the completion of ACT initial comprehensive assessments and ongoing clinical assessments as indicated.
• Provide assessment for high-risk clients and when appropriate follow agency-established protocols for ensuring client safety.
• Be available to respond to crises in the community, utilizing agency protocols for crisis diversion. May include completion of Third Party Affidavits and coordination with law enforcement to ensure client safety.
• Be available to work non-traditional hours, which may include evenings, weekends, Holidays, and on-call overnight (varies by team).
• Utilize agency issued cell phone during work hours for ACT work. Staff are expected to be responsive to cell calls and agency approved electronic communication, when scheduled to work. This may include overnight for on-call shifts (varies by team).
• Have reliable transportation and be willing to utilize personal vehicle for community-based work, which may include transporting clients when appropriate.
• Demonstrate comfort and flexibility while working with clients in difficult life circumstances, which may include individuals, who are homeless or living in substandard conditions.
• Coordinate with community partners to ensure continuity of care and advocate for client needs. Example of community partners include: housing providers, inpatient hospital staff, shelter staff, and law enforcement.
• Must have a strong commitment to the rights and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness. Skills to establish supportive, trusting relationships and respect for client preferences in treatment are essential.

QUALIFICATIONS: Case Managers for ACT programsmust have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related social services major, which qualifies for Case Management II certification with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health. Candidates must have CM-II certification or obtain CM-II certification within 60 days of employment. Applicants with a previous background working in community mental health, inpatient psychiatric facilities, criminal justice, home health, or similar settings are preferred. Strong candidates with a passion for helping individuals with severe mental illness will also be considered. Must have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record; use of personal automobile will required for travel to locations outside of primary office.

DRUG FREE WORK PLACE:This job is classified as a “safety-sensitive” position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Due to the “safety-sensitive” classification, an employee in this position would be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana per the Family & Children’s Services Drug Free Workplace Policy, including possible revocation of a job offer or dismissal from employment.

Behaviors

Required

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Required

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field.

Experience

Preferred

1-2 years: Applicants will have previous background working in community mental health, inpatient psychiatric facilities, criminal justice, home health, or similar settings. Strong candidates with a passion for helping individuals with severe mental illness will also be considered.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

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