Job description

$2,000 Sign On Bonus after 30 days of employment!

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What is ACT?

ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) is a multidisciplinary team that works together to provide an array of intensive services to people living with mental illness in our communities. ACT is comprised of nurses, social workers, a psychiatrist, peer and employment specialists along with an administrative assistant. This program encompasses all services to include medication reviews, therapy as indicated, and case management as frequent as clinically indicated. ACT can provide medication management, observation and set up. The team is also able to provide skill building training dependent on the needs of the people in the program, including support in learning housekeeping skills, medication/ medical appointment needs, and accessing additional resources in the community.

FAQ:

Do I need a license in order to apply? Yes. A Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology with the necessary state licensure is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Master’s degree from a recognized or accredited institution, with course work in mental health related areas.
• Possess State Registration as an LMSW, LPC or LLP (or be able to acquire within a reasonable period of time: i.e. LLMSW will be getting full LMSW).
• LLMSW will be considered and offered free supervision for full licensure with a 3-year commitment.

Experience:

• One or more years of relevant mental health experience.
• Lived experience with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders valued.

Other:

• Good communication skills (both verbal and written) are required.
• Functional computer literacy is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist consumers who have a serious mental illness (adults), serious emotional disturbance (children) or developmental disability (adults/children) in accessing needed medical, social, educational and other services in order that they can continue to remain as independent as possible as identified through person centered planning.
• Provide clinical services to individuals who have a mental illness or a developmental disability, or parents and children with emotional or behavioral problems by treating the child and family.
• Be responsible for the initial assessment of persons requesting services from Northeast MI Community Mental Health Authority and appropriate referral to internal or external providers or community resources.
• Case manage for children, providing direct services to parents, children, and their families in which there is a diagnosis of serious emotional disturbance or developmental disability as defined in the DSM-IV and defined by the Mental Health Code.
• Core elements of case management are assessment, service plan development, linking/coordination of services, reassessment/follow-up, and monitoring of services.
• Focus on bolstering parenting skills, enhancing knowledge of child development, supporting positive parent-child interaction, resolving emotional conflicts, and assisting with the management of stressful daily events in addition to successfully accessing educational opportunities.

F*ULL-TIME BENEFITS: *

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Retirement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous leave time package
• Qualify for loan forgiveness
• And more!

LOCATION:

This posting takes place on-site. Due to the nature of the work, remote employment is currently unavailable for this position.

WHO ARE WE?

Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority is a CARF accredited behavioral health organization located in Alpena, Michigan on the beautiful shores of Lake Huron. We service Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle counties with the purpose to provide comprehensive services and supports that enable people to live and work independently.

Our goal is to offer employees the best of both worlds: a positive and exciting work environment with a healthy and balanced home life. Our region offers a peaceful up north living with year round recreational opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,846.00 - $78,540.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Alpena, MI 49707: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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