Full-Time ACT Therapist (1st Shift)

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location: Huntsville, AL 35802
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Human Services Related M. S/M. A LVL Deg
• Travel Percentage: Up to 80%Job
• Shift: 1st Shift (Monday-Friday)
• Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Job Description

A Non-Licensed Therapist on the ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) Team will offer counseling, case management, and other support services to clients struggling with emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges.

This position collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure clients receive comprehensive care that will enable them to develop coping mechanisms and strategies to manage their challenges. This is a full-time, salaried position that works Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

What you’ll be doing: Work in frequent contact with other ACT Team members to provide comprehensive medical treatment to designated clients that have serious and persistent mental illnesses and/or dual diagnosis in the community. Conducting a 36-client run down and evaluating team member input.

Conduct intake assessments. Provide individual and co-occurring group therapy for ACT Team clients and the court system as required. Perform Mental Health Consultations. Provide outreach services in the community, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Assist client in establishing and maintaining a social support system/network within the community. Perform crisis intervention/resolution as needed and/or required. Monitor treatment team schedule, documentation of treatment team meetings and follow up actions related to Treatment Team outcome goals.

Complete the necessary paperwork in a timely manner in accordance with Center or State Standards. (i. e. progress notes, treatment plans, etc) Fill in for other members of the ACT Team as needed and/or required.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for: Master’s degree in counseling, psychology or a related field (Medicaid Eligible Field) Good organizational & documentation skills Ability to perform group instruction & activities Ability to communicate effectively with clients and/or referral sources Valid Driver’s License & Excellent Motor Vehicle Record Knowledge of community agencies Experience preferred working in substance abuse Ability to work non-traditional work hours

Benefits

What We Offer

Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over) Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability Licensure reimbursement Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Capella University, and Wallace State Community College We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.

We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork. We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.