ACT Mental Health Advocate (MA)

This is a professional position that provides a wide range of supportive, treatment, and advocacy services to a variety of consumers with SPMI (Serious Persistent Mental Illness) and Co-Occurring Disorders, living independently in the community. The person in this position works with a great deal of independence under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Supervisor-ACT/IDDT.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1Completes Integrated Bio-Psychosocial & LOCUS assessments for the ACT/IDDT consumers.2Participates along with ACT/IDDT consumers in developing and reviewing Individual Person-Centered Plans of Service and works with the consumer toward achieving identified goals to improve quality of life in the community.3Provides individual, group, educational, family support, and activity therapy, as indicated.4Responsible for meeting direct service productivity and documentation standards per agency and program standards and expectations.5Maintains consumer records, prepares reports and correspondence with professionalism and in a timely manner.6Performs services within the ACT Fidelity Model.7Interfaces with consumer’s natural supports, as appropriate.8Increase consumer engagement and participation in community-based services and expand use of natural supports.9Completes incident reports, as appropriate.10Provides assessments, diagnosis and evaluation.11Monitors condition/needs of agency ACT/IDDT vehicles.12Participates in team meetings, case conferences, in-service trainings, and staff meeting.13Acts as consumer advocate; assists and educates consumers to follow through with health/medical needs.14Engages in crisis intervention, as needed.15Ensures psychiatric evaluations are scheduled and consumers have needed medication.16Provides assistant with transportation to needed resources/links in the community.17Is “On-Call” via agency cell phone for ACT/IDDT Programs, as scheduled.18Knowledge of and attends trainings related to Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment.19Adhere to all requirements/standards of the Behavioral Health Telehealth Agreement20Participate in in-service planning and programming21Maintain a professional posture in attendance, attitude, conduct, and conflict resolution.22Adhere to MiSide policies and procedures23Adhere to MiSide code of ethics, and comply with local, state and federal laws24Other tasks and responsibilities, as assignedMINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTSEDUCATIONMaster’s Degree (MSW/MA) in social work, psychology, or a degree in a related field that is Medicaid billable under the supervision of a qualified mental health professional.EXPERIENCEMinimum of 1 year of experience working with evaluation, treatment, and services delivered to children and their familiesREQUIREDCERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURESState of Michigan social work licensure (LMSW/LLMSW), preferredPossession of a valid driver’s license, valid insurance of personal vehicle, if used, and a driving record that is acceptable to MiSide’s insurance carrier.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESAbility to work in a wide variety of non-office community settings with consumers with chronic symptoms of mental illness to function in their community settings.General knowledge of Northwest Detroit and surrounding community; knowledge of concrete services and available support systems to aid in consumer advocacy.Knowledge of the theoretical basis of treatment and consumer programming as practiced in community mental health setting.Ability to establish effective clinical and collaborative relationships with a wide range of people.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with employees, managers and the general public.Demonstrated excellent customer service skills and professionalism toward internal and external customers.Ability to work independently and assume self-direction.Demonstrated ability to manage time, organize and prioritize work assignments.Ability to input data, organize and manage confidential documents and records.Ability to maintain cultural awareness and sensitivity to differing backgrounds.Proficient in the use of all MS Office applications, Office 365 and familiarity with other web-based solutions.Flexibility, time management and critical thinking skillsKnowledge of the symptoms and classifications of mental illness and dual diagnosis.A working knowledge of pharmacology and psychotropic drugs.Ability to receive and utilize constructive recommendations.WORKING CONDITIONSServices will be provided in the office, or other appropriate community settingsWork may require vehicle travel in an urban communityMust be able to tolerate varied weather conditions when traveling within the communityPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSSitting, standing, walking, driving, repeated hand and wrist motions (for use of computers, phones, and other office equipment) are requiredVision must be suitable for reading printed material and computer screenHearing and speech must be sufficient to communicate in person and over the telephone #J-18808-Ljbffr MiSide Community Impact Network