The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Case Manager serves as a member of a community-based mental health team that provides services for individuals experiencing serious mental illness. The mission of ACT is to help people become independent and integrate into the community as they experience recovery through a team-based service model. The ACT Case Manager will work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health, deal with addictions and substance abuse, self-esteem, and issues associated with mental and behavioral health.
Requirements
- Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or other Human Services field
- Specialized training (including fieldwork and/or internships associated with the academic curriculum where the student works directly with persons receiving mental health services as part of that experience) OR one year of experience in treating or working with a person who has a mental illness
- Valid and unrestricted Michigan Driver's License
- Reliable transportation and current proof of auto insurance
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Proficient in the use of electronic health records (EHRs)
- Ability to work collaboratively and build positive working relationships
- Ability to recognize the importance of collecting and reporting on outcome data
- Ability to apply methods for measuring the multiple variables of treatment outcome
- Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, and courteously
- Ability to use discretion and judgmental when handling matters of a sensitive or confidential nature
- Advanced time management, problem-solving, customer service, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
- Advanced collaboration and team working skills
- Ability to be forward-thinking and take initiative to accomplish goals and objectives of the department
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical insurance options
- Employer-paid benefits including dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
- Retirement program with generous company default contribution and match
- Generous PTO program starting at 23 days annually
- 16 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Student loan forgiveness eligibility, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), HRSA, and more
