Behavioral Health Tech - ACT

Nature of Work

Position responsible for providing direct and supportive care to clients within the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. ACT is a community-based mobile mental health treatment, rehabilitation and support team serving adults with serious behavioral health and substance abuse illnesses. Individuals served by the ACT team are typically those for whom traditional mental health services have been ineffective or inadequate. Work hours require flexibility, with day, evening, weekend and holiday periods needing coverage to address specific client needs.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of the ACT team attending all designated meetings.
• Provides direct care to ACT consumers to include:
  • Case management functions
  • Crisis de-escalation
  • Transportation
• Provides and assists with personal care and ADLs when necessary.
• Provides supportive counseling services individually and in group format within scope of training and competencies.
• Facilitates social and recreational activities.
• Administers medication with completion of appropriate training.
• Documents all service activities including collateral contacts in a complete, accurate and timely manner according to DHHR licensing regulations and Westbrook policy.
• Participates in on-call schedule as member of team.
• Monitors clients' safety needs, including physical, medical, behavioral and psychiatric.
• Assists with Continuous Quality Improvement Program.
• Maintains a level of attendance consistent with Westbrook Health Services policy.
• Works with staff, clients and others in a professional, ethical and respectful manner.
• Works to ensure a safe environment for staff, consumers and associates by following Westbrook's safety policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Pass CIB check
• Valid Driver's License
• Current Auto Insurance

About Westbrook Health Services

The professionals at Westbrook Health Services believe in promoting the well-being of individuals and families struggling with a wide range of challenges. Our staff meets the needs of over 7,000 people annually. Experienced and compassionate, we empower people to achieve wellness with the guidance of our knowledgeable and experienced staff.

Benefits

Westbrook Health Services provides a comprehensive, low-cost benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance coverage options. Paid time-off, paid holidays, and paid training provide a healthy work life balance.