Assertive Care Treatment - Therapist

Position Summary:
The ACT Team - Therapist/Generalist Practitioner is a clinically trained and licensed professional responsible for providing individual and group supportive therapy to consumers within the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. This role serves as a primary practitioner for a caseload of consumers, delivering comprehensive, recovery-oriented services in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members.

The Generalist Practitioner conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, and implements therapeutic interventions based on client needs and goals. They contribute to the overall treatment team by participating in team meetings, case conferences, and treatment planning sessions. The Generalist Practitioner maintains clinical documentation and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards.

ACT is an intensive, integrated, rehabilitative, crisis, treatment, and mental health community support service provided by an interdisciplinary team to individuals eighteen (18) and over with serious and persistent mental illness with dedicated staff time and specific staff-to-consumer ratios.

Service coverage by the ACT team is required twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week. Provides co-occurring disorders treatment using evidence-based and stage-appropriate interventions.

Key Responsibilities:
 Provide individual and group therapy to ACT team consumers, incorporating evidence-
based practices and recovery principles.
 Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine client needs and develop personalized treatment plans.
 Collaborate with team members, including psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and peer support specialists, to coordinate care and ensure holistic support for consumers.
 Monitor client progress, evaluate treatment outcomes, and adjust interventions as
necessary.
 Participate in crisis intervention and management activities, including on-call
responsibilities as scheduled.
 Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes.
 Advocate for clients’ rights and collaborate with community resources to enhance service delivery and support systems.

Qualifications:

 Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
 Current state licensure as a clinical practitioner (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, etc.).
 Experience working in community mental health settings with individuals experiencing
severe and persistent mental illness preferred.

 Knowledge of recovery-oriented practices, trauma-informed care, and evidenced-based
interventions.
 Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
 Commitment to professional growth, ethical practice, and client-centered care.
Salary Range: Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
These descriptions outline the roles, responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for both the Team Leader/Supervisor and Generalist Practitioner positions within the ACT team. 

Additional Notes
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.