A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking an ACTT Assistant Team Leader (Mental Health Therapist) to be part of our Behavioral Health Team. A newly hired Therapist/Behavioral Health Service Provider can receive a sign on bonus of up to $5,000.00, depending on the service agreement chosen. Service contracts are for 1, 2, or 3 years.
What We Offer You:
A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage 403(b) retirement account with company matching Supplemental accident insurance available 9 paid holidays per year PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!) Continuing education reimbursement In-house trainings provided, CE hours towards licensure requirements Eligibility for student loan repayment for federal and/or state programs
Needs Accommodations Programs Mental Health Resources Telework Opportunities Considered What You'll Do:
The ACTT assistant team lead will support the team leader in managing clinical/operational aspects of the ACTT Team. Ensuring high quality community based care for individuals with chronic and persistent mental health challenges. The assistant team lead role will have a focus on clinical oversight, consultation and guidance for clinical and non-clinical staff within the team setting.
Responsibilities include:
Functions as practicing clinician on the ACTT team holding a caseload, participating in on call rotation and back up as needed and providing clinical consultation in crisis. Provides structured face to face scheduled therapeutic interventions to provide support and guidance in all areas of functional domains: psychosocial rehabilitative interventions, case coordination, adaptive, communication, personal care, domestic, psychosocial, problem solving, etc. in preventing, overcoming, or managing the individual's level of functioning and enhancing his/her ability to remain in the community. Meets critical standards contained in the current edition of the National Program Standards for ACTT Teams as established by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill or US Department of Health and Human Services Center for Mental Health Services. Assists Team Lead with Intakes for new referrals and helps to manage waitlist effectively and providing strong communication internally and externally about waitlist Support in completing audits, quality management activities and other service standards and outcomes Assists Team Lead with planning and coordinating team functions. Assists Team Lead with clinical supervision and substance use supervision of the team. Assists Team Lead with coordinating and conducting peer reviews Assists Team Lead with training of new employees and ongoing training in practice management, person centered planning, and documentation. Serve as a resource and expert in the agency in areas of psychosis, dual diagnosis, and other areas such as personality disorders and trauma.
Disclaimer:
This role requires flexibility to transport clients/patients to organization-sponsored services or resources that address their basic and clinical needs. Drivers transporting clients/patients or driving company vehicles are to be age 21 or greater. For those using their personal vehicles to transport clients/patients, a certificate of insurance is required demonstrating at least the minimum required NC auto liability insurance.
What We're Looking For:
Master's degree in social work or counseling, LCSW or
LPC, LCAS.
2+ years of ACTT experience required Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) preferred but not required Experience in leading team meetings Experience in clinical consultation Experience in serving as a liaison between leadership and teams and community partners and leadership
About Blue Ridge Health:
At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
