Position title
PACT Therapist
Description

The purpose of Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) Therapist is to provide rehabilitative and support services in the community as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, to reduce hospitalizations, assist with the transition from the hospital to the community, and/or improve the quality of life for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in accordance with the PACT Model.

Responsibilities

· Provides evidence-based individual, family, and group clinical mental health therapy services and crisis response services to clients with severe and persistent mental illness.

· Provides community support and rehabilitative services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness including but not limited to assistance with personal hygiene, meeting nutritional needs, finding and maintaining safe/affordable housing, accessing reliable transportation, maintaining medication regimen, and accessing community services.

· Participates as a member of a daily organization staffing for the purpose of clinical consultation, utilization review, documentation verification and an exchange of information regarding consumers.

· Performs shift management and provides on-call crisis intervention covering nighttime and weekend hours, along with other staff members. · Maintains all clinical records timely and appropriately, as required by agency and program policies, funding sources and accreditation authorities.

· Completes all required forms and maintains in a manner consistent with PACT requirements.

· Meets or exceeds the direct service productivity standard as established and reviewed by the PACT Director.

· Performs other duties as required and/or assigned by the PACT Director in accordance with DMH and LIFECORE standards.

Qualifications

· Master’s degree in psychology/counselor education (must be eligible for licensure/DMH certification)

· Valid MS driver’s license and clean driving record required.

· Proof of valid automobile insurance

· One year work experience with SMI population preferred.

· Obtain DMH certification within 90 days of hire

Job Benefits
  • PTO for personal needs and sick leave
  • Military leave
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • PERS Retirement
  • Ten Paid Holidays
  • Voluntary Supplemental Policies
  • ETC.
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Location
Date posted
June 7, 2024
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