ACT Vocational Specialist

Company: UNISON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP
Location: Toledo
Posted on: May 15, 2020

Job Description:

Do you enjoy making a positive impact in the lives of others? Unison Health is a leading resource for people seeking access to behavioral health, substance abuse treatment and primary healthcare with six clinical locations throughout northwest Ohio. Unison Health's Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program is an evidenced based model of delivering comprehensive community based behavioral health services to adults with certain serious and persistent mental illnesses who have not benefited from traditional outpatient treatment. The ACT model utilizes a multidisciplinary team of providers who work closely together delivering services designed to meet the needs of the clients served. The program operates with the ability to provide services 24 hours per day, seven days a week primarily in the community. Individuals selected will be required to participate in weekend, evening and on call rotations unless noted otherwise. This clinical position provides assertive community treatment services to clients assigned to the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program who have a severely persistent mental illness. These services are provided to assist in resolving or minimizing the effects of a client's impairment through a wide range of skills, including assess--ment, monitoring, crisis intervention, education, linking and training in community resources, assistance in daily living skills, and obtaining necessary services for meeting basic human needs and entitlements. This position serves as a consultant to the team in the area of vocational services. Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or related field required. LSW or LPC preferred. Must have at least one year of experience in vocational rehabilitation services. Specialized training in vocational rehabilitation from an accredited program may be substituted for one year of work experience. Unison offers competitive compensation, a generous paid time off plan, paid holidays and an array of insured benefits that include: medical, dental and vision insurance, 403b including a base and match, income protection through short and long-term disability plans and life insurance. We offer on-site education and training opportunities and a tuition reimbursement plan to further your career development. EOE

Keywords: UNISON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP, Toledo , ACT Vocational Specialist, Other , Toledo, Ohio