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.
· 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.
· 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
- 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.