What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Mental Health Advocate - Jackson position at Segue, Inc.?
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Segue Inc., a non-profit outpatient mental health facility that has been providing quality mental health services to the citizens of Jackson & Hillsdale counties in Michigan for over 30 years, is looking for a passionate, motivated Community Mental Health Advocate for its Jackson, MI office.
The Advocate is a key member of the Assertive Community Treatment (also known as ACT) program. The Advocate works with adults with a history of serious mental illness who may be at risk for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization or other intensive psychiatric services but can remain safely in their communities with an Advocate's support.
This position works Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and pays $17.00 per hour with bi-weekly pay incentives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Qualified Mental Health Professional with specialized training or one-year experience treating or working with a person with mental illness
AND
2. MUST possess a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Human Services, or a licensed LPN or RN to be considered
3. Ability to type a minimum of 35 wpm
4. Experience entering detailed data in an electronic medical record (LEO) system preferred
5. Must live within 45 minutes of Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital in Jackson, MI to meet on-call requirement
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide services consistent with the ACT model.
- Participate in daily team meetings to review and plan client services
- Provide the expected number of services to clients each month, 80% of which are in the community
- Complete required documentation in a timely and high-quality manner
- Work collaboratively with clients, their families, and community partners to assist clients in achieving their treatment and recovery goals
- Coordinate client care through close involvement with hospitals, substance use treatment facilities, etc.
- Provide 24-hour crisis intervention on-call services on a rotating basis
- Complete immediate needs assessments, comprehensive psychosocial assessments, individualized service plans, and crisis/relapse prevention plans
- Conduct specialized clinical assessments of violence risk, suicide risk, substance use, trauma, and criminogenic needs
- Use evidence-based treatments in the areas of mental health and substance abuse to address client needs (e.g., harm reduction, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care)
- Provide services to assist clients with needs such as family support, housing, entitlements, employment, education, vocational interests, community integration, and connection to physical health care
- Will use personal vehicle to transport clients to locations as needed (mileage is paid)
- Provide services to assist clients with needs such as legal advocacy, navigating the criminal justice system, coordination with legal agencies
COMPENSATION AND VOLUNTARY BENEFITS
The rate of pay is $17.00 plus bi-weekly pay incentives!
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-term Disability
Simple IRA Savings 3% Company Match
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick time
Casual Dress Code
Maternity / Paternity Leave
Opportunities for Paid Training
Free Supervision toward Professional Licensure
Mileage Reimbursement
Employee Assistant Program
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