*ACT ADVOCATE - TRAVERSE CITY*

*PAY*: $58,399 - $66,899

*BENEFITS*:
* Medical Insurance (4 options)
* Dental Insurance (2 options)
* Vision Insurance (2 options)
* Health Savings Account
* Healthcare and dependent care flex spending account
* MERS Retirement Plan (with Employer matching up to 5%)
* Guaranteed step increase every year on your anniversary
* Paid Time Off ( 18 days in 1st year)
* Holidays ( 13 days)
* Sign On Bonus
* Referral Bonus (when you refer someone to join our team)
* Employee Assistance Program
* Short Term Disability
* Long Term Disability
* Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) recognizes the value of and employs people with lived experience and believes strongly in Recovery and a Culture of Gentleness. To this end, this position requires a commitment to creating and maintaining a culture that "Expects Recovery" and "Encourages Gentleness." As a member of the Assertive Community Treatment Team, will provide intensive case management services and problem-solving interventions directly and indirectly to and for client members of this specialized services program, coordinating and maintaining community-based treatment within a team process, and actively participating in the on-going services of the team and the larger agency. This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*
* Initiate the on-going assessment, treatment/intervention planning and schedule for members of the team.
* Assess members' emotional well-being, clinical symptomology, behavioral changes and medication effects. Will provide counsel and education to members regarding mental illness symptoms, substance use symptoms and medication information (usage, side effects, importance of compliance, etc).
* Actively participate in team meetings related to both members and to the program.
* Participate in staff meetings, general staff development and supervisory sessions.
* Represent the program in the community relative to the needs of the chronically mentally ill and their families.
* Educate and support the community regarding the needs of persons with mental illness.
* Assist in developing effective inter agency relationships.
* Provide direct clinical care to members and their families through individual and family counseling, co-occurring services, problem solving interventions, psychoeducation, modeling and/or support for and individualized range of activities of daily living, community activities and involvement, and skill required to maintain independent status within the community.
* Advocate, counsel and coordinate regarding daily activities for members in the area of independent community living.
* Provide crisis intervention by participating in 24-hour on call coverage on a rotating basis.
* Engage in professional development activities to enhance individual and team knowledge of mental illness, co-occurring diagnoses and treatment, needs of specific populations and intervention strategies to assist consumers to problem solve and reach their individual greatest degree of independence in the community.
* Secure and maintain appropriate licensure/certification according to the registration/licensing regulations of the State of Michigan and in accordance with Medicaid requirements.
* Participate in assisting the consumer in arranging; or will provide appropriate transportation for service needs.
* Provide periodic psychosocial assessment of consumers according to program and agency guidelines, individualizing the intervention and treatment plan according to specific, identified consumer needs with timed and measurable goals and objectives.

*QUALIFICATIONS:*
Credentialed by NLCMHA to provide services in the professional discipline.
*LICENSING OR CERTIFICATIONS*
Must have and maintain licensure in one of the following areas
* Bachelors Social Worker
* Limited Licensed Bachelors Social Worker
* Licensed RN will be considered

*MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:*
* Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a Degree in Nursing
* From an accredited University

*WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:*
* This position may require irregular hours.
* This position may require travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is not available.
* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions.
* Occasionally: Lifting up to 25 lbs with or without assistance, Stretching/Reaching, Exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious disease, Exposure to hazardous material, and Stooping (bend at waist)
* Frequently: Hand/finger dexterity, Talking in person, Talking on the telephone, Hearing in person, Hearing on the telephone, vision for close work

*NLCMHA EEO Statement*

_*Northern Lakes CMH Authority *_*is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering *_*a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Northern Lakes CMH Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or based on sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. *_*Hiring decisions are based exclusively on merit, qualifications and business needs.*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,399.00 - $66,899.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person