Great opportunity to work with mental health clients in the community. Great place for a new graduate to start! Clinical supervision stipend provided to cover cost of supervision. Benefits include- Health insurance after 30 days, immediate accrual and use of PTO, monthly phone allowance, 401K, flex spending. Signing bonus of $1500.
The Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) is designed to serve as a comprehensive treatment team providing for the needs of consumers with severe and persistent mental illnesses. The majority of services are provided in the client’s home/community. This employee will function as a clinical member of the ACT Team, providing needed nursing services, counseling, and support services under the supervision of the team leader and/or the team psychiatrist.
The ACTT Clinician is responsible for providing treatment, rehabilitation, and supportive services which include individual and group counseling. Services include psychotherapy, symptom education, behavioral symptom-management techniques, and crisis intervention; case management/support; support with activities of daily living and assistance with vocational endeavors.
The ACTT Clinician will be assisting with conducting a comprehensive, initial assessment of each client’s history with a particular focus on social relationships and family history and ongoing as needed. They will also provide ongoing assessment of consumers’ symptoms and response to treatment, rehabilitation, and supportive services. The Clinician will assume primary responsibility for completion and/or oversight of documentation for a defined case load. They will document the consumer’s progress and maintain a permanent record of each intervention/activity performed on behalf of the consumer and update the client’s treatment plan as needed.
Coordinate services with all ACT team members, housing providers and other providers in the community (e.g., residential staff, Social Security, local housing authorities, and inpatient facilities).
Qualifications (Minimum Job Requirements): (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).
Education: Master’s degree in social work/related field or a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field.
Experience: One year of relevant experience for Master’s degree or three years of relevant experience for Bachelor’s degree.
Specific experience in the areas of group and individual psychotherapy, occupational therapy, psychosocial rehabilitation, housing, and case management are required. Experience providing Wellness Management Recovery groups as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy preferred.
Specific skills/abilities: This position requires flexibility; sensitivity to varying cultural issues; acuity in psychosocial assessment; a demonstrated ability to share information with members of a team in a timely and accurate manner; strong organizational skills; and skills in the area of time management. Must be able to get notes submitted in a timely manner, and have the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
Specialized knowledge, licenses, etc: Must possess an LCSW/LCSWA, LMFT/LMFTA, or LPC/LPCA. Knowledge of treatment modalities for persons diagnosed with mental illness. They should be familiar with the characteristic symptoms of severe and persistent mental illnesses (such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder) and have a general knowledge of psychotropic medications
Must also have valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record acceptable to the insurance carrier for Lutheran Services Carolinas.
Contact:
ahoward@lscarolinas.net
