What are the responsibilities and job description for the PACT Support (per diem) position at Ellenhorn LLC?
Position Summary: This is a per diem PACT Support position - working approximately 5-10 hours per week. As a member of our PACT team, you will be out in the community working one-on-one with clients who have a mental health diagnosis, and for some, a substance use disorder. This includes (but is definitely not limited to): planning fun activities, supporting clients in getting to appointments, meal support, moral support, and social support.
Working nights and weekends is required.
Travel time to clients is included in the hours (as counted from team office to client’s home).
Attendance in daily rounds is not expected and will not be counted towards weekly hours with the exception of occasional team meetings/rounds as clinically indicated by Clinical Director.
Qualifications Required:
Bachelor’s Degree
Availability to work evenings and weekends
Must have the ability to establish supportive trusting relationships with clients in a clinical population
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Work in coordination with the Clinical Director and PACT Support Manager to provide one-on-one support to Ellenhorn clients.
Maintain accurate written documentation of client interactions daily.
Pass on documentation of client interactions to the primary clinician.
Demonstrate skills and knowledge in crisis intervention pertaining to psychiatric issues and chemical dependency issues.
Adhere to all HIPPA and all federal client privacy regulations.
Helpful Qualities:
Creativity, flexibility, patience
Self-motivated, resourceful and enjoy wearing many different hats
Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized
Ability to work independently and with limited supervision
A positive attitude/outlook
