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Clinician I - ACT Team Case Manager - 3413

Clinician I - Case Manager

ACT TEAM CASE MANAGER

(Assertive Community Treatment)

Full-Time: 40 hours

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm; Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm

- Tuscaloosa, AL -

Competencies:

In-depth knowledge of medications: medical - purpose for usage, administration details, possible complications, side effects, interactions; psychotropic - purpose for usage, administration details, possible complications, side effects and interactions
In-depth knowledge of physiological responses to medical illnesses and treatment and psychiatric illnesses and treatment
Excellent ability to work within the agency to effectively serve the needs of the consumers
Ability to formulate and implement a holistic treatment plan from information obtained from consumers, their family members (when appropriate) and past and present referral sources
Excellent ability to work with other program staff in a cooperative, supportive manner
Must be able to successfully meet state training requirements to ensure the delivery of comprehensive, effective, and efficient recovery services to individuals within the agency's target populations
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks
Must possess excellent ability to comprehend and maintain program standards
Knowledgeable in cultural diversity
Competent computer skills

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to the Department of Mental Health (DMH) Standards
Assess the client's need for services based on findings from approved DMH assessment
Provide appropriate interventions that are defined in client's treatment plan to guide the client through the continuum of care. This may include individual, family, and group therapy depending on client's needs

If intervention is not within departmental scope of services, ensure that client is linked to the appropriate resource

Attend and actively participate in treatment team meetings as assigned
Ensure safety of consumers, preserving basic human and legal rights
Demonstrate appropriate and ethical behavior at all times
Transport consumers in a company vehicle, ensuring that the company vehicle is operated in a safe manner and that appropriate staff are notified if there is an accident or if the vehicle is in need of service
Support Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA, and Security Programs.
Maintain the confidential nature of all consumer and Organization related activities by not divulging information outside the facility.
Adhere to attendance and punctuality policy by allowing adequate time to arrive, clock-in, and assume responsibilities at designated time.
Comply with all standards related to safety and health.
Identify opportunities for improving the quality of services provided by the department and the organization.
All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required
Current Alabama Driver's License and good driving record as defined by Indian Rivers' policy
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance

Employees Retirement System of Alabama

Prescription Drug Coverage

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Voluntary Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Indian Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Employer participates in E-Verify