ACT Case Manager - Superb Benefits/No Holidays/Weekends

ACT Case Manager - Superb Benefits/No Holidays/Weekends

Regular Full Time

D Care Professional

New Vista ACT Team Fayette County, Lexington, KY, US

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Requisition ID: 5813

If you are mission driven and want to help the lives of people in your community, we have a place for you on our Team!

The ACT Case Manager provides an ongoing non-clinical assessment of all clients' individual recovery needs; serves as a team member responsible for establishing and monitoring client progress in meeting recovery goals; coordinates and provides linkage to services; acts as the liaison between client and community, building relationships with families and community agencies. The ACT Case Manager advocates on client's behalf for needed resources; provides ongoing assessment and encouragement in attending to and meeting Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and provides services and information regarding housing, community resources and benefits. The ACT Case Manager is a positive team player that promotes a culture of inclusion and participation.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or other behavioral health related field

At least one year of full-time employment experience working directly with adults in a human service setting post degree. A Master's degree in psychology, social work or other behavioral health related field may be substituted for this experience

Must complete a case management or service coordinator certification program offered and approved by the state with six months of employment

Valid driver's license, reliable operating transportation, and proof of current auto insurance

Preferred Education and Experience

Master's degree preferred

Knowledge of mental health issues, community supports and ability to work well in a team environment

Knowledge of Recovery based interventions in Case Management services

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Case Management/Rehabilitation/Psychosocial Care

Provide direct face-to-face services to promote socialization, meaningful daily activity and recovery

Provide psycho-education relating to health management, natural supports and individual strengths

Assist clients in development of their recovery plan, including psychiatric advance directives and crisis plan

Implement and coordinate recovery plans for individual clients as assigned, including evaluation, consultation, education, and follow-up services

Provide ongoing client health education, communication skills with healthcare personnel and medication monitoring

Provide advocacy services on behalf of clients

Collaboration and Communication

Serve as an active member of the client's recovery team, including participation in team meetings and treatment planning meetings to assist clients with identifying and attaining their recovery goals

Collaborate, coordinate, and provide resources for individual clients as an extension of the team services

Serve as a community liaison to link clients to services in the community and assist in building family, friend, and community relationships

Serve as liaison between clients and the recovery team

Inform supervisor, and other members of the recovery team as indicated, of issues/concerns related to individual clients