ACT Case Manager

People Encouraging People • Full-time • Glen Burnie, MD, US • $46.50k - $46.58k / year • 2d ago

POSITION OVERVIEW

Plan and implement rehabilitation program services for clients who have co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Acts as a facilitator and resource person to other staff, in areas of consultation to families and family education, illness management, crisis intervention, substance abuse education, prevention, treatment and recovery. Performs other rehabilitation/supervisory duties as assigned by Program Manager.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

- Assess participant needs for mental health and / or substance abuse services.

- Design and implement program elements to meet the needs of clients in the areas of mental health and substance abuse education, prevention, recovery, and other related mental health rehabilitation areas.

- Organize and conduct structured group and individual activities that address client’s goals for mental health and substance abuse recovery.

- Provide specialized substance abuse education, consultation and materials to other staff members through clinical team meetings and individual conferences.

- Complete required documentation including, but not limited to, service and billing data, and clinical records.

- Participate in the Individual Treatment Planning process by assisting with client goal formulation, monitoring, and progress reporting.

- Perform direct service interventions as indicated in the ITP, and in coordination with other members of the treatment team.

- Assist in developing annual service goals and measuring and reporting progress.

- Identify the needs and sources(s) for resource materials and procure per Agency procedures.

- Establish and maintain communication and working relationships with other providers and leaders in the field to help assure resource availability and enhance the Agency’s working knowledge of co-occurring substance abuse and mental health issues.

- Obtain and document results of monthly drug screens for clients.

- Provide transportation to and from community AA and NA meetings.

- Provide case management for an assigned group of clients including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team; assume responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall treatment goals and plans in conjunction with the ITP; provide individual supportive counseling; assist in symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the treatment plans as client’s needs change. Educate and support client’s families, and advocate for client rights and preferences.

- Conduct comprehensive assessment of all domains of a person’s life.

- Provide on call crisis intervention when assigned covering nighttime and weekend hours.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Direct service to clients (individual and group)

Design, plan, and evaluate mental health/substance abuse programming.

EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in mental health field preferred and/or three years equivalent work experience in mental health and / or substance abuse services.

: Two to three months OJT required for efficient job performance.

: Must have a valid drivers license. Must have a clean driving record.

Must have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision

COMMENTS

Knowledge of chronic mental illness and substance abuse is necessary.