Therapist - ACT (Assertive Community Treatment)

CLASSIFICATION TITLE :

Therapist - ACT (Assertive Community Treatment)

SALARY :

63,999.47 - $82,777.96

DEPARTMENT :

Community Mental Health

Opening Date : 01 / 09 / 2025

Closing Date :

01 / 16 / 2025 12 : 00 a.m.

• This position will support our Assertive Community Treatment program located in our Sterling Heights facility.

FLSA STATUS : Non-exempt - Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP : Just cause subject to probationary period

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Under direction, conducts screenings, intake assessments and case management services within a Person-Centered Planning approach to adult mentally ill, adult developmentally disabled and children with serious emotional disturbance. Requests referrals for ongoing services within Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) direct operated or contract programs. Maintains clinical and administrative records; coordinates, consults and provides liaison work with other agencies and systems; ensures service authorizations are current; implements program goals and activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Performs direct clinical services, including, screening of referrals or walk-in consumers, assessments for children, adolescents, and adults.

Responsible for crisis intervention, treatment plans, case management, and transition services.

Performs indirect clinical services including complete case documentation following MCCMH policies and procedures; confirms diagnosis to make the most suitable and medically necessary recommendations; assists client and / or family in obtaining appropriate resources.

Provides case management services for consumers to assist in obtaining necessary services and coordinates those services until the consumer is transitioned to a service provider.

Maintains accurate clinical documentation, including, assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and other required documentation.

Ensures accurate administrative paperwork, including, staff activity logs, statistical reports, attendance, mileage reports, and case lists.

Participates in agency and system staff meetings.

Conducts thorough, accurate, and clinically sound screenings with consumers, guardians, and family members in a timely manner.

Requests authorizations for services provided, monitors utilization of services, requests re-authorizations or continuations as needed.

Serves on community mental health or community based committees.

Supervises the work of department interns as needed.

Performs administrative responsibilities of a Clinical Supervisor as needed.

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Required Education and Experience :

Preferred Education and Experience :

Required Licenses or Certifications :

Preferred Licenses or Certifications :

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES :

Knowledge of :

Skill in :

Ability to :

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N / S =Never / Seldom O =Occasionally F / C = Frequently / Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment : F / C

Outdoor environment : N / S

Street environment (near moving traffic) : N / S

Construction site : N / S

Confined space : N / S

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate : O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds : O

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) : N / S

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) : N / S

Communicable diseases : N / S

Moving mechanical parts : N / S

Fumes or airborne particles : N / S

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste : N / S

Loud noises (85 decibels) : N / S

Blood Borne Pathogens : N / S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N / S =Never / Seldom O =Occasionally F / C = Frequently / Continuously

Demand

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces / ground : F / C

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist) : F / C

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms : N / S

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces : N / S

Digging : N / S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads : O

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands : F / C

Kneeling to work at low levels : O

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing) : F / C

Lift / Carry / Move objects from one level / position to another (covered by the items below) :

Up to 10 pounds : N / S

Up to 50 pounds : N / S

More than 50 pounds : N / S

Over 100 pounds : N / S

Push / Pull objects away from or towards the body : O

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended) : O

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance : F / C

Standing in an upright position without movement : F / C

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces : F / C

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces : N / S

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State's Emergency Management Act and the County's Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 411 bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.

GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION - This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.

Salary : $63,999 - $82,778