What is an ACT Team? An Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team is a multidisciplinary team that provides comprehensive, community-based psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation, and support to individuals with serious mental illness. Rather than providing all services in a traditional office setting, ACT brings support directly to individuals in their homes and communities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop an Integrated Treatment Team Plan (ITTP) and facilitate implementation of the Individual Program Goals. Goals may include Community Living Skills, Daily Living Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Vocational/Educational Skills, Medication Management, Physical Health Care, Mental Health Services, Substance Use Services, Resource Acquisition, and Psychiatric Emergency/Relapse.
- Conduct needs assessments and provide direct, face-to-face, community-based services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in their homes and other community settings.
- Arrange for and physically transport clients as needed to facilitate treatment plan goals and access to services.
- Develop crisis plans; assess and respond to psychiatric crises, including individuals experiencing acute symptoms or instability; and develop appropriate plans of action with the client and treatment team.
- Monitor client progress in the services received and facilitate updating the individual service goals.
- Coordinate treatment activities and services with the Treatment Team, participate in the on-call rotation, and respond to urgent patient needs as required.
- Complete timely and accurate documentation of services, assessments, client progress, and other required information.
- Advocate for the client with other service providers and assist with coordination of resources.
- Develop and coordinate discharge planning with the client and treatment team.
- Treat all individuals with dignity and respect while maintaining agency standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and objectivity.
- Maintain all HIPAA and 42 CFR confidentiality requirements and regulations as outlined in CARF policies and procedures.
- Comply with agency policies, procedures and regulatory standards.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED FOR POSITION
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, sociology, psychology or education or related field.
- Two years of experience providing community-based rehabilitation, behavioral health, or related human services; preferred.
- Demonstrated decision making skills and competencies to work with adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Familiarity with psychotropic medications and their side effects.
- Experience in problem-solving and using discretion in crisis mediation situations.
- Valid vehicle operator license, proof of liability insurance and ability to drive for organization business.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and/or weekends if necessary.
- Travel may be required as this is a community-based position.
- Supportive of the mission of Prairie Ridge and the patients we serve.
- Proficiency in oral and written communication skills, as well as documentation requirements.
- Technology skills allowing for proficiency in use of electronic health record.
- While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.
- The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee is often required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance.
- The employee must infrequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or more up to 35 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WHY PRAIRIE RIDGE?
- At Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare, we believe meaningful work happens when compassionate people come together with a shared purpose.
- Our mission is to provide high-quality, client-centered care that empowers individuals and strengthens communities.
- As part of the ACT Team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact by helping individuals build stability, strengthen daily living skills, stay connected to needed services, and work toward greater independence in the community.
- Prairie Ridge also offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional growth.