ACT Case Manager chez Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare Network

Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare Network is in search of an Outstanding Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Case Manager.

Are you passionate about helping people and ready to discover the difference you can make with a rewarding job that provides a sense of accomplishment and gratification?

If this describes you, then Woodlands wants you to be a part of our team!!! Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare Network provides impactful behavioral healthcare services utilizing a respectful, inclusive and positive approach. We strive to fulfill the aspirational goal of creating the absolute best experience with every person through all interactions, and we believe it begins with our employees.

What is in it for you:

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Health Insurance options (HSA or Traditional) with BCBS medical coverage
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance 
• Immediate Paid Time Off Accrual Program
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Retirement Benefits - 401(a) with employer match plus additional 5% after 1 year of employment / Optional 457(k) plan
• $50,000 Company Paid Life Insurance with option to purchase additional coverage
• Company Paid Group Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Professional Development Opportunities

What you can expect:

Reporting to the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Therapist, the ACT Case Manager serves as part of team providing a therapeutic set of intensive clinical, medical, and psychosocial services that include case management, psychiatric services, counseling/psychotherapy, housing support, substance use disorder treatment, and employment and rehabilitative services in community settings. Under this model all ACT team members share the responsibility and welfare of consumers who are assigned to the program with the goal being to maintain the individual in the community and reduce hospital recidivism.

How you will make an impact:

• Provides community-based case management services, primary, and behavioral health integrated services.
• Provides weekly community-based interventions to individuals.
• Provide transportation assistance to individuals served.
• Develops and implements Person Centered Plans for Individuals consistent with Medicaid, CMH and CARF guidelines.
• Completes After-hour hospital pre-screening assessments.
• Utilizes a Trauma-Informed approach to deliver services.
• Establishes collaborative relationship with Individuals.
• Identifies and utilizes the resources and support necessary to assist Individuals in reaching goals relative to career and educational pursuits.
• Matches specific supports and interventions to the unique needs of individual Individuals and recognize the importance of friends, family, and community relationship.
• Enhances the ability of the Individuals to lead a self-determined life by providing the support and information necessary to build self-esteem and assertiveness, to make decisions, and improve their quality of life.
• Assists Individuals in identifying and gaining access to formal and informal supports available in their community. 
• Rotation for after-hour crisis coverage (on-call)

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related human services field 

• Must be supportive of culturally competent recovery-based practices and person-centered planning as a shared decision-making process.   
• Must support a trauma informed culture of safety to aid consumers in their recovery process.

ADA Specifications:

• This is a community-based position

Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare Network provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. 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.