ACT Advocate

ACT ADVOCATE – HOUGHTON LAKE

As a member of the Assertive Community Treatment Team, you will provide intensive case management services and problem‑solving interventions directly and indirectly to client members of this specialized services program, coordinate and maintain community‑based treatment within a team process, and actively participate in the ongoing services of the team and the larger agency.

• Initiate the ongoing assessment, treatment/intervention planning and schedule for members of the team.
• Assess members’ emotional well‑being, clinical symptomology, behavioral changes and medication effects. Provide counsel and education regarding mental illness symptoms, substance use symptoms and medication information.
• Actively participate in the development of an interdisciplinary plan of service as part of the clinical treatment team.
• Actively participate in team meetings related to both members and to the program.
• Participate in staff meetings, general staff development and supervisory sessions.
• Represent the program in the community relative to the needs of the chronically mentally ill and their families.
• Educate and support the community regarding the needs of persons with mental illness.
• Assist in developing effective inter‑agency relationships.
• Provide direct clinical care to members and their families through individual and family counseling, co‑occurring services, problem‑solving interventions, psychoeducation, modeling and/or support for an individualized range of activities of daily living, community activities and involvement, and skill required to maintain independent status within the community.
• Advocate, counsel and coordinate regarding daily activities for members in the area of independent community living.
• Provide crisis intervention by participating in 24‑hour on‑call coverage on a rotating basis.
• Engage in professional development activities to enhance individual and team knowledge of mental illness, co‑occurring diagnoses and treatment, needs of specific populations and intervention strategies to assist consumers to problem‑solve and reach their greatest degree of independence in the community.
• Secure and maintain appropriate licensure/certification according to the registration/licensing regulations of the State of Michigan and in accordance with Medicaid requirements.
• Assist the consumer in arranging or provide appropriate transportation for service needs.
• Provide periodic psychosocial assessment of consumers according to program and agency guidelines, individualizing the intervention and treatment plan with timed and measurable goals and objectives.

• Credentialed by NLCMHA to provide services in this professional discipline.
• Must have licensure with the State of Michigan as a Licensed bachelor’s Social Worker. Limited Licensed bachelor’s Social Worker or licensed RN considered.
• Maintain licensure.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited university, or a Degree in Nursing.

$58,399 - $66,899

• Medical Insurance (4 options)
• Dental Insurance (2 options)
• Vision Insurance (2 options)
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare and dependent care flex spending account
• MERS Retirement Plan (with Employer matching up to 5%)
• Paid Time Off (18 days in 1st year)
• Holidays (13 days)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• This position may require irregular hours.
• This position may require travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is not available.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Occasionally: lifting up to 25lbs with or without assistance, stretching/reaching, exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious disease, exposure to hazardous material, stooping (bend at waist).
• Frequently:
  Hand/Finger dexterity, talking in person, talking on the telephone, hearing in person, hearing on the telephone, vision for close work.

Northern Lakes CMH Authority is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Northern Lakes CMH Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or based on sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. Hiring decisions are based exclusively on merit, qualifications and business needs.