Mental Health Therapist Team Lead - Grace Medical Center - A.C.T.
Sign On Bonus Potential: $15,000.00
Baltimore, MD
GRACE MEDICAL CENTER
A.C.T. FFS
Full-time - Day shift - 8:30am-5:00pm
Allied Health
85580
$36.58-$54.87 Experience based
Posted:December 20, 2024Apply NowSave JobSaved
SummaryJOB SUMMARY:The ACT team social worker provides clinical intervention to clients with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness on a multi-disciplinary team. The interventions utilized are varied and may include, but are not limited to: case management, transportation, individual/group/family therapy sessions, motivational interviewing, various supportive therapy techniques, psychiatric rehabilitation skill building, and crisis intervention. The majority of services will be provided in the community (homes, public areas, shelters, etc.) in the Baltimore City and Baltimore County areas.Assesses the patient's family/social support system and identify any strengths/barriers which may impact the client’s mental health stabilityAssists in the coordination of patient care through consultation with all other membersof the healthcare teamDevelops comprehensive goal plans in conjunction with individual and familymembersDevelops, writes, implements, evaluates and revises, as necessary, person centeredtreatment plans in collaboration with the Community Treatment TeamProvides individualized and family/Support System therapy as neededPerforms crisis assessments and interventions, and when necessary, implementsEmergency PetitionsObtains client authorization for ACT services utilizing the identified Maryland ManagedCare Organization (MCO)Facilitates Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment, (IDDT), specific groups, and other treatment groups as deemed necessary by team supervisor and Medical DirectorTransports clients to and from office setting or to appointments within the communityProvides general case management services to clients on the ACT team whichincludes advocating for, procuring, and linking clients to community resourcesAble to communicate the needs of clients to the rest of staffEnsures that client treatment is client centered and focusedPromotes good public relations for the programAccepts extra assignments as needed for overall program functioningAble to triage and prioritize daily activities while also communicating with team anyemergent issues that may be taking place with clientsAble to work autonomously in the community while visiting clients independently attheir identified place of residenceREQUIREMENTS:Must hold and maintain active licensure in the state of Maryland as an LMSW/LGPC,LCSW-C/LCPC is Preferred.Must have a valid MD Driver's License with adriving record with no more than 2 points and ability to be cleared to operate vehicles by our Fleet Safety team.Must have at least one year of experience working with individuals with Severe and Persistent Mental IllnessMust have and maintain active BLS (CPR and First Aid) from the American Hearth Association.Additional InformationAs one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive toCARE BRAVELYfor over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Healthincludes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.
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