To work directly with clients of the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT) by using the evidence base practice model of ACT designed by NAMI to provide comprehensive and wrap around services to address client goals of mental health, physical health, housing, employment, social goals, and other goals as identified by the client. To provide assessment and develop treatment plan goals. To work with the client and fellow team members towards meeting the outcome objectives and standards put forth by Polk County Health Services (PCHS). To provide vocational supports to clients of the ACT team as well as assist in educating and coordinating with team members to meet client vocational needs.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team - For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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Client Service

*Assess the needs of clients and develop goals that will allow them to achieve the greatest level of

independence in their community.

*Provide skills teaching to clients and work with them and other team members to creatively explore

alternatives to hospitalization, higher level of care, homelessness and incarceration.

*Advocate for clients to help meet their needs, desires and best interests.

*Utilize critical thinking in making independent judgements and maintain responsibility and

accountability for service provided.

*Knowledge of the effects of mental illness and the ability to relate respectfully to clients with a wide

range of abilities and diagnoses.

*Ability to meet clients in their homes or in public places with ability to drive safely, and a willingness

to transport clients in own vehicle.

*Possess teamwork skills including problem solving, cooperation, negotiating, etc.

*Ability to receive medication management certificate within first 3 months of hire to be able to

administer medications to clients in their homes and in the community while keeping medication

manager certificate for duration of employment.

*Ability to be available for on-call shifts for evenings and weekends which includes carrying the 24

hours on-call client crisis line and delivering medications as well as providing crisis triage services

via phone an potential on scene.

*Continue professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance service provision.

Vocational supports

*Provide multiple-stage individual and group treatment in the office and in community settings to

develop a trusting relationship with clients so that they may more freely discuss mental health and

physical health and the effect on employment and job seeking.

*May participate in setting treatment goals and plans with clients to prepare for, obtain, and

maintain employment.

*Coordinate with outside agencies to provide additional vocational supports for clients who may

need additional training or support with employment (ie. Goodwill, Vocational Rehab, Work force

Development etc).

*Participate in the provision of rehabilitation services.

*Provide education to clients and coworkers regarding barriers for individuals with mental illness in

preparing for, obtaining, and maintaining employment.

*Provide resources to team members and clients in the area of employment.

*Assist in advocating for clients who may need accommodations for obtaining and maintaining

employment.

Documentation

*Complete all documentation within established guidelines.

*Ability to prioritize client need and to complete required written documentation.

*Demonstrate an understanding of all funder and accreditation standards.

*Track and document monthly outcome objectives.

Education: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree preferred in Vocational Counseling preferred.

Experience: One year serving the population. Experience with individuals with mental illness in the area of employment and job seeking and training.

License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Ability to obtain medication manager certificate within 3 months of hire. Certified Rehabilitation Counselor in good standing. Ability to be CPR and First Aid Trained.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to speak, read and write fluent English. Ability to read and comprehend common terminology of the mental health field. Ability to enter documentation in an EHR and use Microsoft Office. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, medical professionals, management, staff and the public.

Other: Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.