Mental Health career pathway

Responsible for supporting the Registered Nurse with assessments of client physical and mental health needs, planning all medical interventions for inclusion in the treatment plan, facilitating health / wellness education groups, medication monitoring, advocacy as appropriate, and the overall surveillance and maintenance of the health needs of staff and clients. The incumbent will also be responsible for maintaining appropriate medication storage/security, including up-to-date MAR, as well as written and verbal communication with other staff regarding clients' medical conditions and medication needs.

Provides recovery oriented treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to clients enrolled in the ACT program, both in the office and in the community. In addition to the following duties, the Lead Nurse provides supervision and consultation to the program’s nursing staff. This position is responsible for assessing the physical and mental health needs of each program participant in conjunction with the psychiatrist, which includes planning medical interventions for inclusion in the treatment plan, providing health education, making appropriate referrals to community physicians and maintaining regular contact with the provider pharmacy. The incumbent is also responsible for management of the medication monitoring service which includes maintaining appropriate medication inventory, storage, and security systems; ensuring that all MARs are accurate and up-to-date;, and maintaining up-to-date written and verbal record keeping. Communication with other program staff regarding the client's’ medical conditions and medication needs is also critical. The Lead Nurse, along with every member of the ACT team, must adhere to the fidelity standards, DPW regulations, and the policies and procedures established by the organization.

Responsible for the delivery of contracted psychiatric services including psychiatric intakes, assessments and evaluations, treatment and medication monitoring, and disposition of inmates within the correctional system. Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and acts as a liaison with other medical disciplines. Ensures that psychiatric treatment services are delivered in a timely, effective, and cost efficient manner.

Responsible for providing support and guidance to individuals enrolled in the ACT program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: providing orientation to clients in programs and/or services that might be unfamiliar to them, both individually and in groups; assisting individuals in identifying recovery goals; assisting individuals in selecting services and/or program offerings that will be useful in achieving their recovery goals; offering support and mentoring as needed in the implementation of the recovery plan; exploring, securing and utilizing each clients’ support network and/or community resources; medication monitoring; and, crisis intervention. The incumbent is also responsible for facilitating the development of Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) with program participants to promote the recovery process. The Certified Peer Specialist, along with every member of the ACT team, must adhere to the fidelity standards, DPW regulations, and the policies and procedures established by the organization.

Responsible for implementing rehabilitation and support interventions as outlined in the treatment plan for clients enrolled in the LTSR program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, case management, medication monitoring, assistance with the activities of daily living (ADL), crisis intervention, individual and group psychosocial education and supportive counseling, and consultation with families. The incumbent is expected to provide recovery-oriented interventions according to each client’s individual treatment plan and maintain professional relationships with other providers, both internal and external to the program. The Mental Health Worker, along with every member of the LTSR team, must adhere to the DPW regulations and the policies and procedures established by the organization.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: case management, medication monitoring, assistance with the activities of daily living (ADL), crisis intervention, psychosocial education, vocational support and supportive counseling. The incumbent is expected to provide recovery-oriented interventions according to each client’s individual treatment plan and maintain professional relationships with other providers, both internal and external to the program. The MHP, along with every member of the ACT team, must adhere to the fidelity standards, DPW regulations, and the policies and procedures established by the organization.

Responsible for the clinical and administrative operation of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. Along with providing direction to the clinical team, the Director functions as a practicing clinician and provides direct service to clients and supervision and coaching to clinical staff. The Director, in collaboration with the team psychiatrist, has overall responsibility for monitoring each client’s clinical status and response to treatment, providing leadership to treatment teams, and overseeing the med monitoring program through supervision of the nursing team. The incumbent along with every member of the ACT team, must adhere to the fidelity standards, DPW regulations, and the policies and procedures established by the organization.