FACT Program Manager – Behavioral Health

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.; Ocala, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Incentives

Generous PTO

Comprehensive Benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Wellness Resources

Job summary

Meridian Healthcare seeks an experienced FACT Manager to lead a community-based care team integrating behavioral health, medical services, and social supports. You will guide staff, promote client-centered care, and work to reduce barriers to care.

Requires a Master's degree in health/psychology/social work, Florida license (LCSW/LMFT/LMHC), 3 years in mental health management, 5 years with Serious Mental Illness or co-occurring disorders, and a valid FL driver's license.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited university with major course work in the areas of health related/psychology/social work areas.
• Three years' experience in Mental health managerial positions strongly preferred.
• Five years working with individuals dealing with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness and/or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Active LCSW, LMFT or LMHC license in State of Florida require.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license and have acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach activities to promote home Health and engage insurance clients to opt in to FACT-lite team model service.
• Complete assessments and screenings with members to provide feedback and insight into how to improve behavioral health and medical related behaviors (under consult from nurse, physician, APRN assessing the total needs of the client).
• Develop Plan of Care to include linkage for the client and family with services and identified resources.
• Links client to primary care, behavioral health, health specialty services and community/peer social supports and other natural supports.
• Organize and facilitate access to, and monitoring of progress toward goals in the Plan of care to manage chronic mental health or co-occurring conditions for health and wellness though face to face and collateral contacts with the member, family, caregivers, physical care, and other providers.
• Travel with team on community visits and perform clinical services to FACT clients.
• Carry a reduced caseload, performing clinical duties.
• Work closely with FACT administrative assistant to gather data, submit required monthly FACT reports and oversee discretionary funds supporting client's independence

Education

Master's degree in health-related/psychology/social work areas

Florida driver's license

Job description

Meridian Healthcare seeks an experienced FACT Manager to lead a community-based care team integrating behavioral health, medical services, and social supports. You will guide staff, promote client-centered care, and work to reduce barriers to care.

Requires a Master's degree in health/psychology/social work, Florida license (LCSW/LMFT/LMHC), 3 years in mental health management, 5 years with Serious Mental Illness or co-occurring disorders, and a valid FL driver's license.