Case Manager, Assertive Community Treatment Frederick, MD

What to expect.
This is a direct service position requiring general knowledge of serious mental illness and specific knowledge and skill in rehabilitation and treatment of person with disabilities. This position involves the provision of ACT services in accordance with the recognized framework of the DACT and TMACT scales. This is an hourly position.

Specific responsibilities include:

Work side by side with clients in their homes or other locations to complete necessary tasks including but not limited to household tasks (cleaning cooking outside home maintenance etc.) budgeting and shopping and attendance at appointments (medical legal etc.).
Provide and/or coordinate the following services for and with assigned clients: assessment planning linking monitoring advocacy and care both internal to Sheppard Pratts programs and through external social service agencies as identified in ITP.
Assist in facilitation of client activity as assigned.
Facilitate the development and implementation of individual plans of assigned clients to meet the clients needs interests and goals and coordinate communication and activity amongst staff working together with assigned clients.
Observe and report any changes in individuals conditions physical and/or mental health.
Manage difficult or emotional individual situations respond professionally for requests for assistance and support and meets commitments to individuals and to team.
Provide transportation to individuals in personal vehicle
Provide transportation in company owned vehicles including large passenger vehicles as assigned
Assess for health and safety and take action with individuals groups and environment.
Monitor medication as assigned.
Respond to crisis situations
Provided entitlement linkage and document as needed
Support individuals with money management and budgeting as assigned
Serve as an advocate for individuals served
Develop and maintain professional relationships with individuals their support system other staff and community agencies to provide coordinated and comprehensive care
Plan coverage for absences in conjunction with your supervisor
Participate in 24/7 after hours on call system for ACT clients
Attend daily team meeting to review client statuses and needs
Complete training and documentation as required by regulation and accreditation bodies
Thoroughly document all services
Assist in monitoring other staff students and volunteers as assigned
Assist with maintenance of program space equipment and supplies
Participate in improving program effectiveness and efficiency by contributing to program evaluation as well as working to ensure continuous improvements in the quality of services
Perform other duties as assigned

What youll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to professional development including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

This position has a pay range of $20.60/hr minimum to $23.69/hr maximum.

What we need from you.

• Bachelors degree in related field preferred.
• Two years of positively referenced work student or volunteer experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office ability to navigate through applications and utilize keyboard to input required documentation into electronic health record
• Safe Driving Record
• Satisfactory Criminal Background check
• Possession of a 4 passenger vehicle that meets company inspection valid Drivers license and vehicle insurance that names employee as insured driver
• Work primarily M-F business hours but must be flexible to adjust schedule to meet client needs including evening or weekend hours

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT

At Sheppard Pratt we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individuals facing lifes challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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Required Experience:

Manager