ACT Team Lead

Under the direction of the Program Manager of ACT Services and withinfederal, state and local guidelines provides moderately complex case management services to individuals with persistent mental illness. Work involves developing and maintaining long-term contact with individuals, individual'sfamilies/guardians, and service providers for medical, social, educational, and related service needs. This position will also provide some oversight of team functions and assist the program managers and administrator/director with some administrative duties.

The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team Lead ispart of a program responsible for providing treatment, rehabilitation, case management, recovery, and support services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and who have a history of multiple psychiatrichospitalizations, criminal history, homelessness, etc. This position works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university withmajor course work in human services field as required to qualify as aQualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) preferred and two (2) years prior experience in a mental health field with six months experience ascase manager required.
• Master's Degree in a human services field, previous community andcrisis experience preferred.

• Must have and maintain a background and criminal history free from any disqualifying offenses as outlined by the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) and the Healthand Human Services Commission (HHSC).
• Must posses sand maintain a valid driver's license and automobile insurance.

1.Individuals with an out-of-state driver's license must be able to obtaina driver's license in the state of Texas within thirty (30) days.

• Successful completion of all position-specific training within thirty (30) days of employment is required.

• Knowledge of community resources,of case management principles, objectives, standards, and methods; and ofprogram policies and procedures.
• Ability to assess individuals'needs, coordinate individuals' services, to monitor program effectiveness,to communicate effectively, and to train others.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Highly effective in workingobjectively with a diverse group of people and be able to demonstratecommunication, organizational, administrative and office managerialskills.
• Computer skills required for both clinical and clerical programs.
• Ability to make decisions basedon education and or clinical experience, which reflect consistency with Center's Guiding Principles, Policies and Procedures, and Standards ofCare.
• Understanding and practice of Trauma Informed Care principles.

The following list outlines key responsibilities forthe position; however, it is not exhaustive and does not encompass all responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

1.Attends and participates in all scheduled meetings.

• Staff will attend daily ACT team meetings as scheduled and sign in for meetings to acknowledge their presence and understanding of the topics discussed.
• If a meeting is missed, staff will get with supervisor within one week to review the information.
• Attends treatment team meetings with other community agencies in the community as needed.

2.Provides courteous, professional services atall times.

• Maintains professional boundaries.
• Interacts with center staff, individuals served, and community members in a professional manner.

3.Enters time worked accurately each day and submits time sheet by deadline given.

4.Provides Case Management and/or rehabilitation services in a team-based environment.

• Provides supported employment, supportedhousing, budgeting, case management as appropriate to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness approved for services as defined in Texas Resilience and Recovery (TRR) guidelines.

5.Completes community base visits per minimummonthly contact.

• Services are provided in an environment wherethe individual feels most comfortable and/or where the service would naturallytake place.

6.Ensures each individual served is providedservices as required by the level of care assignment for each month.

• Maintains contact standards as defined in TRRguidelines.
• Ensures that all individuals on theircaseload have met the minimum and average hours as specified by HHSC.

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