Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Targeted Case Manager (TCM)

Wellspring•Louisville, KY

20h•$42,000 - $50,000

About The Position

Since 1982 Wellspring has championed mental health recovery in Louisville. Serving some of the most vulnerable people in our community, Wellspring is a pillar of hope. We support adults in building healthy & hopeful lives through behavioral health, housing, & employment services. We believe recovery is possible for all people with psychiatric disabilities. Wellspring’s recovery-oriented programming incorporates person-centered care & utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach. We provide high quality housing assuring opportunities for community integration that enhances our neighborhoods. Wellspring’s success depends on qualified & dedicated staff; those committed to providing excellent service to our clients, each other, & the community. We value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and encourage all people to join us. What our employees say about Wellspring! Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Wellspring is transforming the lives of people with serious mental illness who have been chronically homeless with a team of professionals dedicated to the most effective treatments. First, the FACT team serves people with a history of incarceratioon and mental illness to addresses each individual’s complex needs using a best-practice, person-centered approach to restore skills, rebuild lives and maintain housing. The FACT team wraps each individual with intensive services of a medical team, housing and behavioral health.

Requirements

A personal vehicle is required as the FACT TCM will be responsible for traveling between work sites and transporting clients to regular appointments.
KY TCM Training
BA or BS in field recognized by DBHDID for TCM: psychology, social work or related field and at least one year post Bachelor's working full-time with adults with serious mental illness OR Master's Degree in related field.

Nice To Haves

One year experience working with adults with Substance Use Disorders is preferred.
The ideal FACT team candidate will have a belief in recovery from mental illness and an enthusiasm for helping persons with disabilities, rooted in empathy and compassion and demonstrating a careful and caring attitude.

Responsibilities

Assist clients in gaining access to medical, legal, social, educational and other support services.
Develops and facilitates the pursuit of individualized recovery goals via assessment, connecting to resources and monitoring progress.
Travels throughout the community conducting home visits and connecting clients with resources and services.
Collaborates with landlords and other community partners, advocating for client needs and rights.
Assists clients in locating, applying for, and moving into housing.
Assists clients with illness management, medication management, and independent living skills, providing crisis intervention as needed.
Assisting clients with their engagement in physical, mental health, and addiction treatment, ensuring uninterrupted provision of care.
Participates and actively engages in weekly / monthly / quarterly staff meetings, on call rotations, and collaborates daily with Wellspring clinical and program staff as well as other providers and sources of support.