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Assess the nature of family and social relationships as well as design interventions required to promote progress towards familial and social wellness.
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Lead the discussion as well as associated interventions around family issues and incorporate findings into service plans.
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With documented consent, engages the client’s family, significant others, and/or others identified by the client to provide education regarding mental illness and system resources.
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Provides networking and linkages between the programs, mental health providers, requires both telephone and face-to-face contact;
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Develop treatment plans with the input of other members of the ACT team and the consumers.
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Coordinate case management services in order to ensure comprehensive development of an individual’s service plan.
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Coordinate services with other specialist on the ACT Team, i.e. Substance abuse specialist, Employment specialist, Nurse, Case manager.
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Attend and participate in all team meetings.
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Responsible for input into CAIRS upon admission, bi-annually and discharge.
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Act as a clinical liaison between the team and outside entities.
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Document any progress notes in EHR within 48 hours of all client and collateral contacts.
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Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely fashion and remain in compliance with agency, OMH, and AOT regulations.
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Communicate pertinent consumer and operational information to the Team Leader, Deputy Director, Division Director and Regulatory bodies.
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Participate/Organize case conferences and case consultation to ensure a high standard of service provision.
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Conduct field based visits. The ACT Program provides 85% of their services in the community.
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Participate in OMH approved/required ACT Orientations and Trainings.
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Assists in the planning, developing and implementation of goals and training to further develop participants’ skills, including but not limited to:
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Budgeting
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Grooming
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Nutritional planning
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Use of public transportation
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Use of community resources
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Shopping
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Housekeeping
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Physical health & development
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Adaptive behavior/independent living
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Nutrition
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Vocational development
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Social development
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Acts as a role model for participants; furthers participants in researching and obtaining community resources appropriate and applicable to their needs and goals; follows-up on any aftercare/recommendations for treatment. Escorts/ accompanies participant as needed on appointments (medical, psychiatric, substance abuse).
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Provide crisis intervention and mental health counseling as needed.
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Input all visits and data into Vellohealth software.
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Demonstrate ability to: maintain required written documentations; communicate relevant information to other staff and supervisor(s), verbally and in writing.
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Ability to work flexible schedules as work schedules, trainings and location are subject to change
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Ability to operate an agency vehicle.
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Attend all required training’s and any relevant to the position or deemed necessary by Team Leader.
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Participate in activities of other staff members in their absence or during periods of staff shortage.
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Maintain confidentiality at all times.
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This does not limit the assignment of duties or exclude the performance of other duties not mentioned as assigned by supervisor, the Team Leader, Deputy Director, Director, and/or Senior Management.
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Responsible for reporting and documenting all incidents to immediate supervisor within 24 hours.
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Provide 24-hour/seven day a week emergency coverage via emergency cell phone to provide crisis intervention services after program hours on a rotating basis.
