NORTHERN LAKES COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH · 1 month ago
ACT Advocate
Houghton Lake, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$58K/yr - $67K/yrNorthern Lakes Community Mental Health is seeking an ACT Advocate to join their Assertive Community Treatment Team. The role involves providing intensive case management and problem-solving interventions for clients, coordinating community-based treatment, and participating in team services and community education.
Health CareMental HealthNon ProfitWellness
Responsibilities
Initiate the on-going assessment, treatment/intervention planning and schedule for members of the team
Assess members' emotional well-being, clinical symptomology, behavioral changes and medication effects
Provide counsel and education to members regarding mental illness symptoms, substance use symptoms and medication information (usage, side effects, importance of compliance, etc)
Actively participate in the development of an interdisciplinary plan of service as a part of the clinical treatment team
Actively participate in team meetings related to both members and to the program
Participate in staff meetings, general staff development and supervisory sessions
Represent the program in the community relative to the needs of the chronically mentally ill and their families
Educate and support the community regarding the needs of persons with mental illness
Assist in developing effective inter agency relationships
Provide direct clinical care to members and their families through individual and family counseling, co-occurring services, problem solving interventions, psychoeducation, modeling and/or support for and individualized range of activities of daily living, community activities and involvement, and skill required to maintain independent status within the community
Advocate, counsel and coordinate regarding daily activities for members in the area of independent community living
Provide crisis intervention by participating in 24-hour on call coverage on a rotating basis
Engage in professional development activities to enhance individual and team knowledge of mental illness, co-occurring diagnoses and treatment, needs of specific populations and intervention strategies to assist consumers to problem solve and reach their individual greatest degree of independence in the community
Secure and maintain appropriate licensure/certification according to the registration/licensing regulations of the State of Michigan and in accordance with Medicaid requirements
Participate in assisting the consumer in arranging; or will provide appropriate transportation for service needs
Provide periodic psychosocial assessment of consumers according to program and agency guidelines, individualizing the intervention and treatment plan according to specific, identified consumer needs with timed and measurable goals and objectives
Qualification
Required
Credentialed by NLCMHA to provide services in this professional discipline
Must have licensure with the State of Michigan as a Licensed bachelor's Social Worker
Limited Licensed bachelor's Social Worker or licensed RN considered
Must maintain licensure
Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited university, or a Degree in Nursing
Benefits
Medical Insurance (4 options)
Dental Insurance (2 options)
Vision Insurance (2 options)
Health Savings Account
Healthcare and dependent care flex spending account
MERS Retirement Plan (with Employer matching up to 5%)
Paid Time Off (18 days in 1st year)
Holidays (13 days)
Employee Assistance Program
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company
NORTHERN LAKES COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
Our mission is to improve the overall health, wellness, and quality of life for the individuals, families, and communities that we serve.
Founded in 2011
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Nancy Stevenson
Chief Operations Officer
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