PACT Master's Level Clinician
Company: Helen Ross McNabb Center
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
Help Others, Make a Difference, Save a Life.
Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every day?
Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life?
And do it all while working where your hard work is
appreciated?
You have a lot of choices in where you work---make the decision to
work where you are valued!
Join the McNabb Center Team as the PACT Master's Level Clinician
program today!
The PACT Master's Level Clinician
Summary of role of team:
- The Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) is an
evidence-based treatment modality designed specifically to serve
those with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Clients served by PACT are typically diagnosed with a thought
disorder, have a history of psychiatric hospitalization, and are
unable to engage with more traditional forms of outpatient
care.
- The goals of PACT are to assist individuals in the reduction of
mental health symptoms, to function successfully in the community,
to live as independently as possible and to reduce hospitalizations
and/or incarcerations.
- Goals are tailored to each individual's needs and may be
adjusted quickly to respond to changes.
- PACT interventions include ongoing assessment, case management,
medication management, advocacy, group therapy and goal-oriented
individual therapy services.
- Crisis support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per
week.
Summary of position:
- Serves as a clinical member of a multi-disciplinary team
providing treatment, rehabilitation, and support for clients;
Serves as a clinical specialist for rehabilitation issues; Conducts
assessments of client functioning; Provides group and individual
therapy tailored to the needs of clients; Provides side-by-side
support based on client treatment goals; Provides referral,
linkage, and advocacy services; Conducts home visits and follow up
services as defined by the PACT model; Provides crisis intervention
and emergency services. Embraces the key values of case management:
empowerment, normalization, rehabilitation, and continuity of
care.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT
- PACT is an outpatient program and the majority of duties are
performed in the community and client homes.
- Services are limited to those that reside in the Knox County
catchment area.
- This position does include limited time in the office for team
meetings, group therapy sessions, and documentation.
- PACT is a fast-paced program best suited for individuals that
are flexible and able to multitask while prioritizing the evolving
needs and concerns of individuals served in order to promote the
highest quality outcomes.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and
employee will also perform other reasonably related job
responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other
management as required. This organization reserves the right to
revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover,
management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job
duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate
individuals with disabilities. This job description does not
constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
- Participates as an active member of a multi-disciplinary
team.
- Begins and ends workday as scheduled and is accessible by phone
when working in the field.
- Is on time for and participates appropriately in daily
treatment team and weekly treatment planning meetings. Provides
detailed reports when excused from attending treatment
meetings.
- Responds appropriately to all EMR flags, emails, and voicemails
within 2 working days.
- Submits to Services Coordinator, or designee, proposed schedule
for the following week by the stated deadline. Schedules shall
include standing appointments, other clinically appropriate
appointments (medically related, legal, DHS, Social Security,
payee, housing, etc.), and unavailable blocks (break, paperwork,
travel time, etc.).
- Follows protocol for assigned changes in schedule.
2. Completes documentation in compliance with CARF and SSOC
standards.
- Documents client contact per program standards.
- Completes all documents including, but not limited to, 6-month
treatment plans, 3-month treatment plans, assessments, and crisis
plans on or before stated deadlines.
- Demonstrates connection between treatment goals and services
provided in documentation.
3. Provides primary case management for an assigned group of
clients including ongoing assessment, direct clinical treatment,
rehabilitation and support services, and medication delivery.
Provides case management for all program participants as needed and
directed by supervisory staff.
- Schedules and assists clients to clinically necessary
appointments in the community.
- Delivers medications to identified clients according to
established protocol.
- Educates all clients as needed regarding medications, symptoms,
coping strategies, personal growth and development, etc.
- Provides side-by-side support as needed to promote client
independence.
- Acts as a liaison between clients and community agencies,
resources, families, and natural supports to facilitate
treatment.
4. Provides individual and group therapy services to clients as
directed and clinically appropriate.
- Meets with identified clients as indicated by client need to
provide therapeutic services.
- Develops curriculum and facilitates weekly group therapy.
5. Adheres to defined productivity standards regarding client
contact.
- Clients on assigned caseload shall be met with a minimum of
twice per week, unless this is deemed clinically inappropriate by
supervisory staff.
- Achieves a minimum of 150 contacts per month.
- Failed attempts to engage clients for contact shall be
documented.
COMPENSATION:
- Starting salary for this position is approximately $53,040 /yr
based on relevant experience and education.
Schedule:
- Schedule is variable and includes a mix of 8am - 5pm and 11am -
8pm shifts.
- Shifts include a rotation of both weekends and holidays.
- Staff provide on call coverage that may include overnight
contact with clients.
- This position includes some flexibility to allow for coverage
during staffing shortages.
Travel:
- Mostly limited to Knox County with the rare potential for
travel to surrounding counties.
- This position does require the transportation of clients in a
personal vehicle.
Equipment/Technology:
- Basic computer skills are required for email, timekeeping, and
documentation in the electronic medical record.
QUALIFICATIONS - PACT Master's Level Clinician
Education:
- Must have a Master's degree in the field of counseling,
psychology, social work, sociology, or other behavioral science
field. Licensure/certification (or eligibility) for professional
area is required.
Experience / Knowledge:
- At least one year of practical experience working with the SPMI
population preferred.
- Must have the ability to relate positively with and be
emotionally supportive of clients with severe and persistent mental
illness.
Physical:
- Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each
person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in and
engage with the community while maintaining access to competent and
appropriate support services.
- Must have a demonstrated ability to abide by
professional/ethical codes of conduct and to establish supportive
and respectful relationships with clients.
- Must be able to achieve and maintain CPR and HWC certifications
(training provided).
- Must maintain a valid driver's license with an F endorsement,
and well as access to a personal vehicle.
- Must be able to see and hear normal tones.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and
reaching.
- Possible exposure to biological hazards.
Location:
- Knoxville, Tennessee
Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and
where your hard work makes a difference!
Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The
Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits 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.
Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's
license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire.
Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check,
and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to
TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to
apply.
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