WellLife Network is seeking part-time Wellness Specialist to join our Long Island Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program.

ACT is team-based treatment model that provides multidisciplinary, flexible treatment and support to people with severe mental illness.
WHO YOU ARE: A clinical staff member who manages a comprehensive program of services including individual and group assessment, counseling, and linkage with health, educational, entitlement and vocational programs to ensure consumers successful and expeditious placement into the community. This position is responsible for ensuring the provision of all casework services in accordance with the Act team. This position may have supervised / unsupervised contact and or conversational interaction with consumers while working in the residences, day treatments and habilitation facilities.

SOME ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ability to screen clients, conduct assessments and determine areas of need.
• Coordinate case management services in order to ensure comprehensive development of an individual’s service plan.
• Facilitate in obtaining entitlements for consumers.
• Act as a clinical liaison.
• Control the quality of services through regular formal supervision, case conferences and case consultation to ensure a high standard of services.
• Establish and implement ongoing casework policies and procedures to ensure quality of service.

• Develop treatment plans with other members of the ACT team and the consumers.
• Manage the timely collection and analysis of pertinent client and program data to generate reports, evaluate program performances and determine still unmet needs.
• Coordinate services with all other members the ACT Team.
• Provide crisis intervention and mental health counseling as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, Bachelors in human services preferred. Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with individuals with mental illness required.
• Two years experience working with Mental Health and Substance Abuse consumers preferred.
• Experience working with behavioral health population preferred. · Computer proficiency, including the ability to use email, navigate and enter all documentation into electronic medical record.
• Valid New York State driver’s license required. Vehicle required for LI teams only– candidates are subject to regulatory background checks and must be willing to utilize own vehicle for home visits.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. This position may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the team and clients.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
WellLife Network staff are required to observe the following standard precautions for infection control: Cleaning and Sanitizing, Screening checks, face coverings, and social distancing.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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