• Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activities
• 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 (e.g., onset, course and effective 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
• Acts as liaison and consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process
• Ability to provide family psycho educational services and assist with integrating family goals and services for all clients with other team members
• Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures and regulations
• Provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services, with some interventions directed or performed by staff with specialty training and skills (e.g., vocational specialists, family specialist).
• 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 be knowledgeable about the ACT model
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of effective clinical practices and principles
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in assessment, diagnosis, co-occurring disorders, and substance abuse or dependency. Must possess a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record
• Must be licensed or certified to work in the field, abide by a code of ethical and practice standards, and be committed to a process of lifetime knowledge and skills development
• Must have strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in normal community residences, work, and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services
• Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illness and respect for client’s rights and personal preference in treatment are essential
• Exceptional judgment and decision making skills
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel Outlook, etc.