Behavioral Rehabilitation Specialist (Case Manager, ACT Team)

POSITION TYPE : Essential Onsite

PAY RANGE : $45,050 - $59,000 depending on years of experience

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Rehabilitation Specialist (RS) functions as part of a 10-12-person clinical team to deliver ACT Services to a group of consumers receiving services at the Community Connections Core Service Agency. Each RS has responsibility, under the supervision of a licensed Clinical Manager (supervisor), for working directly with a caseload of 10-12 individuals while also participating in case sharing with all consumers assigned to the team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate as team member in the development of a consumer's Individual Recovery Plan (IRP) under the direction of the clinical Supervisor.
• Assume responsibility for the implementation of the IRP in coordination with the team and under the supervision of the team Supervisor.
• Develop therapeutic relationship with assigned clients to enhance functioning.
• Intervene to assist consumers in acquiring skills and resources necessary for successful community living. In so doing, the RS should spend at least 65% of their time in direct contact with consumers and network members either face-to-face or via telephone.
• Provide support and consultation to members of the consumers' network. In so doing, the RS should spend at least 75% of his / her time in the field including home visits.
• Assist the consumer in symptom management, problem solving, and resource development.
• Participate in crisis prevention and intervention on behalf of the team's clients as needed.
• Ensure that each consumer has an individualized relapse prevention plan that is shared with all appropriate providers and network members.
• Participate in leadership of psycho-educational and skill development groups as appropriate.
• Develop strategies with the consumer so that he or she can maintain living outside of institutional settings.
• Complete all required paperwork as required by MHRS guideline on time.

In addition to role responsibilities, each staff member of Community Connections has the following responsibilities as a part of their employment :

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES :

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