Program Director - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Brief Description
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 exceptional staff. The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team serves adults with severe and persistent mental health issues by providing ongoing, intensive services that are essential to assisting and supporting clients as they live in the community, free from psychiatric hospitalization. ACT is a 24/7 program and at times it includes helping staff on evenings, holidays, and weekends.
About the Role
The Case Manager Is Responsible For:
- preparing individualized treatment plans
- conducting periodic assessments
- providing skills training and supportive counseling
- advocating for and assisting the consumer with obtaining needed services and maintaining eligibility for social services.
Qualifications
- Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately.
- Must have strong decision-making skills.
- Must work well in a team environment.
- Must work with staff, consumers and others in a professional, cooperative, ethical, respectful and effective manner.
- Must be able to work with a diverse group of people.
Education and/or Experience
- Master’s degree and valid master’s level WV license in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Supervised Psychologist, or registered nurse.
- Three years of experience in behavioral health services, two of which must be in a supervisory capacity.
- Prior computer/PC experience using computerized medical records.
Physical Requirements
- Mobile and able to sit for long periods of time, use a standard computer keyboard, bend, reach and lift up to 10 pounds are required in this position.
Summary
Responsible for the overall management of a program. Contributes significantly to program development, quality assurance, staff supervision, budgeting and service coordination with other agencies. Works autonomously in carrying out the goals and functions of the program. Provides programmatic and consultative assistance to other programs.
Qualification Requirements
- Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately.
- Must have strong decision-making skills.
- Must work well in a team environment.
- Must work with staff, consumers and others in a professional, cooperative, ethical, respectful and effective manner.
- Must be able to work with a diverse group of people.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree and valid master’s level WV license in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Supervised Psychologist, or registered nurse.
- Three years of experience in behavioral health services, two of which must be in a supervisory capacity.
- Prior computer/PC experience using computerized medical records.
Physical Requirements
- Mobile and able to sit for long periods of time, use a standard computer keyboard, bend, reach and lift up to 10 pounds are required in this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Weber State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or marital status in its programs and activities including admissions, recruitment, employment, and educational programs. This non-discrimination policy covers all facilities owned or operated by Weber State University. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and discriminatory harassment.