HSC Mental Health Professional / Therapist in Assertive Community Treatment Program at Stairways Behavioral Health

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program: Dynamic & rewarding full-time position working in community mental health with team of colleagues including the psychiatrist serving a shared caseload in community; Ability to incorporate traditional therapy, as well as supportive, relaxed or somatic approaches, based on client needs and choices, even including ability to walk in the park while talking through stressors. Mental Health Professional has assigned clients to meet with each week, but also is able to be flexible for unexpected needs which can arise. Daily organizational meeting with full team allows all staff to be aligned on treatment goals, as well as emerging issues to address proactively. ACT is an Evidence-Based Model which has proven efficacy for individuals whose primary issues are related to diagnoses of Major Mood Disorders and/or Schizophrenia or related psychotic disorders.

Once orientation period is complete (at least 3 months), candidate may elect to adjust M-F 8-4 schedule to allow for more flexibility if it suits program & client needs, may join team on-call rotation, which always has administrative back-up available, and which primarily includes phone support. Access to LCSW and LPC supervision on the job.

ACT staff cross train teammates on psychiatric diagnoses and medication interventions, nursing and physical health matters, therapy / therapeutic interventions, skills-based /psychiatric rehabilitation interventions, peer-support, vocational and employment services and case management services, permitting ACT staff to learn a great deal about community mental health care and service in Erie County.