Case Manager - Assertive Community Treatment

Position Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong working knowledge of the core ACT principles and ensure clinical practices reflect a high standard of model fidelity.
• Attend and participate in daily organizational meetings and weekly treatment team meetings with multi-disciplinary team, utilizing a team approach in working with ACT clients.
• Provide routine medication delivery and support to clients in community.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, including general wellness education and information specific to chronic medical conditions.
• Have good working knowledge of community resources for basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing. Refer and link ACT clients as needed.
• Provide clients with psychosocial rehabilitation services to help support successful functioning in the community, including the areas of ADL's, recreation, education, employment, and family functioning.
• Assist interdisciplinary team with the completion of ACT initial comprehensive assessments and ongoing clinical assessments as indicated.
• Provide assessment for high-risk clients and when appropriate follow agency-established protocols for ensuring client safety.
• Be available to respond to crises in the community, utilizing agency protocols for crisis diversion. May include completion of Third-Party Affidavits and coordination with law enforcement to ensure client safety.
• Be available to work non-traditional hours, which may include evenings, weekends, Holidays, and on-call overnight (varies by team).
• Utilize agency issued cell phone during work hours for ACT work. Staff are expected to be responsive to cell calls and agency approved electronic communication, when scheduled to work.
• Demonstrate comfort and flexibility while working with clients in difficult life circumstances, which may include individuals, who are homeless or living in substandard conditions.
• Cook with community partners to ensure continuity of care and advocate for client needs.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related social services major, which qualifies for Case Management II certification with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health.
• Candidates must have CM-II certification or obtain CM-II certification within 60 days of employment.
• Candidates with a previous background working in community mental health, inpatient psychiatric facilities, criminal justice, home health, or similar settings are preferred.
• Strong candidates with a passion for helping individuals with severe mental illness will also be considered.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record; use of personal automobile will required for travel to locations outside of primary office.