Housing Specialist, Assertive Community Treatment – Harford County, MD

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs provide comprehensive, mobile treatment services for adults with a persistent mental health illness. The program is for individuals who have not found success in traditional outpatient settings and who require individualized treatment services when and where it’s needed.

What to expect.

You will provide practical assistance, advocacy, and support to help clients access daily necessities like housing, transportation, and healthcare. You will assist clients in learning essential skills for community living, including personal hygiene, independent living, and socialization.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Helping clients find and keep suitable housing based on their needs and preferences. This includes managing a housing resource database with application procedures and guidance on tenancy rights.
• Assessing the ongoing need for ACT services and developing transition plans when appropriate.
• Providing service coordination for a designated client group by overseeing treatment team, leading in goal setting and plan development, and ensuring timely adjustments as needed.
  
  
  

Work hours typically follow a Monday – Friday schedule. Must have availability for occasional evening and/or weekend work. You will have independence and flexibility to schedule your appointments and complete your work under the program director’s direct approval and supervision.

What you’ll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program
  
  
  

What we need from you.

• A high school diploma or GED, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two years of positively referenced work, student, or volunteer experience.
• A driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
  
  
  

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?

At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!