The Assertive Community Treatment Team serves individuals that find it difficult to come to an AltaPointe facility for desperately needed treatment. These patients usually have been hospitalized multiple times, have a limited or no support system, inadequate basic living skills and persistent difficulty in illness and medication management. Other complicating factors may involve substance abuse problems and legal issues or other stresses that significantly impair their ability to maintain mental stability. These patients need intensive support from our ACT Team. The ACT team is a mobile, multi-disciplinary group of professionals who deliver the treatment and services needed in the manner and location that is most comfortable for the patient. The ACT Team’s mission is to improve the patient’s situation so that they can transition to a less intensive type of treatment. Adult Outpatient Programs provide the least restrictive level of care where adults may receive clinical interventions aimed at decreasing existing signs and symptoms. Outpatient treatment focuses on recovery, problem resolution, symptom reduction, stabilization and/or prevention of movement to a higher level of care. Treatment varies widely and depends upon the consumer’s presenting symptoms.
ResponsibilitiesPrimary Job Functions:
Clinical Responsibilities
Provides effective clinical assessment of the consumerUtilizes assessment data to support a DSM IV diagnosisFormulates appropriate treatment plan along with consumerProvides individual, group, and family therapy, utilizing basic therapeutic models and theories according to consumer needs as stated in the treatment planDemonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situationProvides treatment and services both in the office and in the communityEffectively collaborates with the treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of clinical servicesEvaluates the consumer for discharge planning; completes thorough discharge planning to ensure consumers have the needed resources to maintain in the communityWorks with the Court system, as needed, to include filling out forms, providing notification and testimony as requiredProvides clinical leadership to case managers on treatment teamLeads bi-weekly treatment team staffingEffectively demonstrates the application of adult specific competenciesAdheres to professional code of ethicsSupervision and Consultation
Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as neededAccepts and employs suggestions for improvementActively works to enhance clinical skillsClinical Record Keeping
Documents in a timely fashion per AHS policyDocuments appropriate, complete, and clinically comprehensive mental health assessmentsDocuments measurable and specific goals in the treatment planDocuments in a clear and concise manner, types of consumer problems, treatment goals addressed, services, and techniques usedDocuments case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referralsDocuments legiblyCase Load Management
Effectively manages caseload based on consumer needsMeets AHS productivity standardsCourteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers
Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassionRespects consumers privacy and confidentialityIs pleasant and cooperative with othersAssists visitors and consumers as neededPersonal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for othersIs sensitive to the consumers needs, expectations and individual differencesIs gentle and calm with consumers and familiesAdministrative and Other Related Duties as Assigned
Actively participates in Performance Improvement activitiesActively participates in AHS committees as requiredCompletes assigned tasks in a timely mannerAccesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needsFollows AHS policies and proceduresMaintains current license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU’s), if applicable, and attends to required in-services and workshops QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a mental health discipline. Must be at least 23 years of age; have a valid state issued driver’s license and proof of current liability insurance.