Position title
PACT Community Support Specialist
Description

The purpose of Program of Assertive Community Treatment Community Support Specialist is to provide support services in the community as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in order 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

Duties shall include but not be limited to the following: 

  • 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.  
  • 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.  
  • Meet or exceeds the direct service productivity standard as established and reviewed by the PACT Supervisor.  
  • Performs other duties as required and/or assigned by the PACT Supervisor in accordance with DMH and LIFECORE standards. 
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in field of behavioral health 
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to establish professional relationships with clients and staff 
  • Valid MS Driver’s License and clear driving record 
  • One year work experience with SMI population preferred 
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
Duration of employment
Permanent
Industry
Health Care
Job Location
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