PACT Team Member

AbbeHealth Services - is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success. The Abbe Center for Community Mental Health is a subsidiary of AbbeHealth Services located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Abbe Center offers several specialty services for adults living in the community with severe/persistent mental illness. The Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) is one of these services. PACT is a nationally recognized, evidenced based practice featuring an interdisciplinary treatment team including psychiatry, nursing, therapists, substance abuse specialist, vocational specialist, peer support specialists and case managers. The team meets daily M-F to coordinate interventions amongst treatment team members to ensure that all clients receive services outlined in their treatment plan and based on their changing needs. Most services take place in the community or client’s home and include the development of natural support network.

Responsibilities
Provide whole person care incorporating physical and mental health needs to adults with severe/persistent mental illness in client’s homes or community. Ensure access to housing, clothing, food, preventative/urgent healthcare, transportation, and natural supports. Assist client with implementing individualized service plan that might include development of independent living skills (ie: budgeting, meal planning, self-care, housing, navigating public transportation, time management, etc), positive social skills, pursuing/keeping employment, implementing doctor recommended treatment such as medications/therapy etc.

Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have Bachelor Degree with at least 30 semester hours in a human services field. At least one year experience supporting persons in recovery from mental illness, helping people with disabilities secure employment, and/or providing substance abuse services preferred. Iowa driver’s license, pre-employment drug screening, driving record and criminal background checks are required.

Hours/Benefits
No late nights; limited weekends. Four days per week hours are 8am-430pm; one day per week hours are 11am-7pm; every fifth week hours are Saturday OR Sunday 8am-430pm. This is a fulltime position. Generous paid leave and health insurance for all fulltime employees.

AbbeHealth provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

To apply, please visit:

https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/abbe-health-careers.aspx

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you completed 30 semester hours in a human service related field?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• behavioral/mental health work: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Iowa driver's license (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No