Mental Health Practitioner Float

Floats for Case Management Services support

• Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
• Targeted Case Management (TCM)
• Homeless Services
• Community Treatment Team
• Waivered Services Case Management
• Homeless Services and more
• General schedule is Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

Floats for Residential Services support

• Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS)
• Crisis Stabilization Program
• Provide supervisory support to Residential Support Services group home(s) **Floats hired for this program are fully dedicated to this program**
• General schedules are determined by program needs

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the treatment plan that is based on the diagnostic and functional assessment which is approved by the clinical supervisor.
• Provide courteous and respectful care to all client.
• Develop an individualized emergency support plan coordinated with community emergency support services.
• Provide direct services to the residents.
• Teach and develop independent living skills (relaxation, conversation skills, housekeeping, budgeting, etc.) for the clients.
• Identify individuals prone to having behavior emergencies and assists in developing additional programming appropriate for their needs.
• Provide education to clients regarding the symptoms, course and treatment of their illness.
• Responsible for knowledge and implementation of service and behavior plans.
• Collaborate with, support and provide education to family members and others interested in the client's treatment and welfare when warranted.
• Make appropriate / culturally sensitive referrals and assist clients in gaining access to needed services.
• Assist clients with all aspects of psychiatric rehabilitation and all aspects of obtaining and maintaining housing.
• Will assist clients with making and keeping appointments and any other tasks that are required through the client's recovery process.
• File all legally required reports with Vulnerable Adults, the Ombudsman and Child Protection.
• Utilizes crisis assessment tools for suicidal and aggressive behavior.
• Help to defuse and de-escalate any potential behavior emergencies and assists in developing additional programming appropriate for the client's needs.
• Attend team meetings as scheduled.
• Develop appropriate therapeutic relationship with clients.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled team meetings.
• Must be able to transport clients in the community.
• Complete all paperwork, reports, and charting contemporaneously and in an organized manner.
• Participate actively in on-going professional growth and development, maintain appropriate professional behavior, and participate in appropriate supervision.
• Maintain a pattern of regular work hours to meet program needs as determined by the Program Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Behavioral Sciences or related field.
• 2,000 hours supervised experience working with individuals with Mental Illness and substance abuse treatment

Preferred

• Education and/or experience provided supported employment and education services.