PACT Master's Level Clinician
Helen Ross McNabb Center Knoxville, TN
Helen Ross McNabb Center Knoxville, TN
1 week ago
See who Helen Ross McNabb Center has hired for this role
Helen Ross McNabb Center Knoxville, TN
1 week ago
See who Helen Ross McNabb Center has hired for this role
- Report this job
Help Others, Make a Difference, Save a Life.Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every day?Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life?And do it all while working where your hard work is appreciated?You have a lot of choices in where you work…make the decision to work where you are valued!Join the McNabb Center Team as the PACT Master's Level Clinician program today!The PACT Master's Level Clinician Summary Of Role Of Team
- The Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) is an evidence-based treatment modality designed specifically to serve those with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Clients served by PACT are typically diagnosed with a thought disorder, have a history of psychiatric hospitalization, and are unable to engage with more traditional forms of outpatient care.
- The goals of PACT are to assist individuals in the reduction of mental health symptoms, to function successfully in the community, to live as independently as possible and to reduce hospitalizations and/or incarcerations.
- Goals are tailored to each individual's needs and may be adjusted quickly to respond to changes.
- PACT interventions include ongoing assessment, case management, medication management, advocacy, group therapy and goal-oriented individual therapy services.
- Crisis support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Summary Of Position
- Serves as a clinical member of a multi-disciplinary team providing treatment, rehabilitation, and support for clients; Serves as a clinical specialist for rehabilitation issues; Conducts assessments of client functioning; Provides group and individual therapy tailored to the needs of clients; Provides side-by-side support based on client treatment goals; Provides referral, linkage, and advocacy services; Conducts home visits and follow up services as defined by the PACT model; Provides crisis intervention and emergency services. Embraces the key values of case management: empowerment, normalization, rehabilitation, and continuity of care.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT
- PACT is an outpatient program and the majority of duties are performed in the community and client homes.
- Services are limited to those that reside in the Knox County catchment area.
- This position does include limited time in the office for team meetings, group therapy sessions, and documentation.
- PACT is a fast-paced program best suited for individuals that are flexible and able to multitask while prioritizing the evolving needs and concerns of individuals served in order to promote the highest quality outcomes.
Job Duties/ResponsibilitiesThis job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
- Participates as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Begins and ends workday as scheduled and is accessible by phone when working in the field.
- Is on time for and participates appropriately in daily treatment team and weekly treatment planning meetings. Provides detailed reports when excused from attending treatment meetings.
- Responds appropriately to all EMR flags, emails, and voicemails within 2 working days.
- Submits to Services Coordinator, or designee, proposed schedule for the following week by the stated deadline. Schedules shall include standing appointments, other clinically appropriate appointments (medically related, legal, DHS, Social Security, payee, housing, etc.), and unavailable blocks (break, paperwork, travel time, etc.).
- Follows protocol for assigned changes in schedule.
- Completes documentation in compliance with CARF and SSOC standards.
- Documents client contact per program standards.
- Completes all documents including, but not limited to, 6-month treatment plans, 3-month treatment plans, assessments, and crisis plans on or before stated deadlines.
- Demonstrates connection between treatment goals and services provided in documentation.
- Provides primary case management for an assigned group of clients including ongoing assessment, direct clinical treatment, rehabilitation and support services, and medication delivery. Provides case management for all program participants as needed and directed by supervisory staff.
- Schedules and assists clients to clinically necessary appointments in the community.
- Delivers medications to identified clients according to established protocol.
- Educates all clients as needed regarding medications, symptoms, coping strategies, personal growth and development, etc.
- Provides side-by-side support as needed to promote client independence.
- Acts as a liaison between clients and community agencies, resources, families, and natural supports to facilitate treatment.
- Provides individual and group therapy services to clients as directed and clinically appropriate.
- Meets with identified clients as indicated by client need to provide therapeutic services.
- Develops curriculum and facilitates weekly group therapy.
- Adheres to defined productivity standards regarding client contact.
- Clients on assigned caseload shall be met with a minimum of twice per week, unless this is deemed clinically inappropriate by supervisory staff.
- Achieves a minimum of 150 contacts per month.
- Failed attempts to engage clients for contact shall be documented.
Compensation
- Starting salary for this position is approximately $53,040 /yr based on relevant experience and education.
Schedule
- Schedule is variable and includes a mix of 8am - 5pm and 11am - 8pm shifts.
- Shifts include a rotation of both weekends and holidays.
- Staff provide on call coverage that may include overnight contact with clients.
- This position includes some flexibility to allow for coverage during staffing shortages.
Travel
- Mostly limited to Knox County with the rare potential for travel to surrounding counties.
- This position does require the transportation of clients in a personal vehicle.
Equipment/Technology
- Basic computer skills are required for email, timekeeping, and documentation in the electronic medical record.
EducationQUALIFICATIONS - PACT Master's Level Clinician
- Must have a Master's degree in the field of counseling, psychology, social work, sociology, or other behavioral science field. Licensure/certification (or eligibility) for professional area is required.
Experience / Knowledge
- At least one year of practical experience working with the SPMI population preferred.
- Must have the ability to relate positively with and be emotionally supportive of clients with severe and persistent mental illness.
Physical
- Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in and engage with the community while maintaining access to competent and appropriate support services.
- Must have a demonstrated ability to abide by professional/ethical codes of conduct and to establish supportive and respectful relationships with clients.
- Must be able to achieve and maintain CPR and HWC certifications (training provided).
- Must maintain a valid driver's license with an F endorsem*nt, and well as access to a personal vehicle.
- Must be able to see and hear normal tones.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
- Possible exposure to biological hazards.
Location:
- Knoxville, Tennessee
Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference!Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
PIce5ea56393c0-32809-34293266
-
Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Other -
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Helen Ross McNabb Center by 2x
See who you know
Get notified about new Clinician jobs in Knoxville, TN.
Sign in to create job alert
Similar jobs
-
Crisis Clinician
Crisis Clinician
Bright Harbor Healthcare
Toms River, NJ
-
Crisis Clinician
Crisis Clinician
Glens Falls Hospital
Glens Falls, NY
-
Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Clinician
Pathways
United States
-
Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Clinician
Pathways
United States
See AlsoVintage polaroids of female prisoners paint an intimate picture of womanhood and identityOops, they did it again: County commissioners play favorites in providing fundsHelen Ross McNabb Center hiring PACT Case Manager in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States | LinkedInPhone number: ? Who Called Me UK. Who called me? Phone and address finder. -
Mental Health Clinician I School Based/Social Worker
Mental Health Clinician I School Based/Social Worker
Hillside Family of Agencies
Fulton, NY
-
Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Clinician
Pathways
United States
-
CLINICIAN - OUTPATIENT TREATMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
CLINICIAN - OUTPATIENT TREATMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Preferred Behavioral Health Group
Lakewood, NJ
-
Clinician
Clinician
Pathways
Whitefield, ME
-
Clinician
Clinician
Pathways
Sidney, ME
-
Residential Clinician
Residential Clinician
Mental Health Association
Springfield, MA
-
Clinician - I (MA/MSW)
Clinician - I (MA/MSW)
Seven Hills Foundation
Southbridge, MA
-
Clinician - I (MA/MSW)
Clinician - I (MA/MSW)
Seven Hills Foundation
Worcester, MA
-
Clinician - I (MA/MSW)
Clinician - I (MA/MSW)
Seven Hills Foundation
Southbridge, MA
-
Clinician - I (MA/MSW)
Clinician - I (MA/MSW)
Seven Hills Foundation
Worcester, MA
-
Clinician - I (MA/MSW)
Clinician - I (MA/MSW)
Seven Hills Foundation
Worcester, MA
-
Clinician
Clinician
Pathways
-
Clinician
Clinician
Pathways
Fairfield, ME
-
Social Worker / Mental Health Clinician - Early Intervention
Social Worker / Mental Health Clinician - Early Intervention
Thom Child and Family Services
Worcester, MA
-
Social Worker / Mental Health Clinician - Early Intervention
Social Worker / Mental Health Clinician - Early Intervention
Thom Child and Family Services
Springfield, MA
-
Mental Health Clinician - Bonus Eligible
Mental Health Clinician - Bonus Eligible
The Home for Little Wanderers
Walpole, MA
-
CAMHS Clinician - AHP2/RN2
-
Intake Assessment Clinician (Full-time)
Intake Assessment Clinician (Full-time)
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
New Lenox, IL
-
Behavioral Health Clinician (Child Protection Team, Case Coordinator)
Behavioral Health Clinician (Child Protection Team, Case Coordinator)
Broward County Government
Fort Lauderdale, FL
-
Outpatient Clinician
Outpatient Clinician
Advocates
Framingham, MA
-
Clinician
Clinician
The Edinburg Center
Marlborough, MA
-
CLINICIAN - IN HOME RECOVERY PROGRAM
CLINICIAN - IN HOME RECOVERY PROGRAM
Preferred Behavioral Health Group
Brick, NJ
-
Clinician, DJC
Clinician, DJC
State of Idaho
St Anthony, ID
People also viewed
-
Care Review Clinician, Prior Authorizations (RN)
Care Review Clinician, Prior Authorizations (RN)
Molina Healthcare
United States
-
Clinician
Clinician
The Edinburg Center
Bedford, MA
-
Clinician I (MA/MSW)
Clinician I (MA/MSW)
Seven Hills Foundation
Southbridge, MA
-
Integrated Care Clinician - Clarke Outpatient Clinic
Integrated Care Clinician - Clarke Outpatient Clinic
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems
Athens, GA
-
Intake Clinician
Intake Clinician
Mental Health Association
Springfield, MA
-
Clinician - Youth Outpatient (49446)
Clinician - Youth Outpatient (49446)
Health Solutions
Pueblo, CO
-
Clinician
Clinician
NEMR Talent
Northfield, NJ
-
Clinician (Master's Level) Family Support & Stabilization
HopeWell Inc
Boston, MA
-
Clinician
Clinician
The Edinburg Center
Bedford, MA
-
Assessment Clinician - Families F.I.R.S.T. - Stapley Health Center-Sign On Bonus!
Assessment Clinician - Families F.I.R.S.T. - Stapley Health Center-Sign On Bonus!
Terros Health
Mesa, AZ
Looking for a job?
Visit the Career Advice Hub to see tips on interviewing and resume writing.
View Career Advice Hub