• Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activities
• Knowledge of working with individuals transitioning from jail/forensic settings.
• Provide case management for clients including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team; assume primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating and revising overall treatment goals and plans in conjunction with the treatment team; provide individual supportive therapy and symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the treatment plans as clients’ needs change; education and support clients’ families and advocate for clients’ rights and preferences.
• Conduct comprehensive assessment for psychiatric history (i.e.; onset, course and effect of illness; past treatment and responses; and risk behaviors)’ mental status, and diagnosis; physical health and dental health’ use of drugs, or alcohol; education and employment; social development and functioning; activities of daily living (e.g., self-care, living situations, nutrition, money management); and family structure and relationships.
• Act as liaison and consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process.
• Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures.
• Provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services; with some interventions directed or performed by staff with specialty training and skills (e.g., vocational specialists).
• Take the lead role or participate in providing Co-occurring treatment services including groups.
• Ability to provide family psycho educational services and assist with integrating family goals and services for all clients with other team members.
• Frequent or occasional driving of personal vehicle for purpose of transporting clients in the community and/or site visits (client or work related)

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the characteristics and problems of adults with severe and persistent mental illness and substance abuse disorders, and be knowledgeable about the ACT model.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of effective clinical practices and principles.
• Knowledge in working with a population of people transitioning from jail/forensic setting.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in assessment, diagnosis, co-occurring disorders, and substance abuse or dependency.
• Excellent written and oral skills communicating in English
• Must have ACT training within six (6) months of hire
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and all Microsoft Office Products i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.