Youth ACT Program adjunct - Crisis Response

Youth ACT Program adjunct - Crisis Response

POSITION SUMMARY

Northern Rivers Family of Services is seeking a Program adjunct who will maintain smooth and patient-centered care for clients receiving services from the Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program from intake to discharge.
If you want a compensateing career where you make a positive impact on clients and their families, we want to talk to you! At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives while also strengthening our community.



PROGRAM adjunct - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
The Youth ACT Program adjunct is responsible for maintaining smooth and patient-centered care for clients receiving services from the primary licensed Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program from the referral and intake process through continuing treatment and discharge.

What you, as a Program adjunct, can expect at Northern Rivers:

»There are multiple opportunities for growth, continuing education, and potential qualification for education loan repayment

»You will truly be encouraged to implement your practice and qualifications while being appreciated for the skills you bring to the team

»Competitive wages and an organization-wide belief in employee work/life balance



Essential tasks and Responsibilities of the ACT Program adjunct

»Maintain information of contact information for local first responders and community health agencies.

»Develop and track a staff safety and monitoring system to include staff check-ins, and respond accordingly in case of staff or client incident.

»Alert community partners and referral sources when there are openings in the specialized program.

»Maintain accounting and budget records for recipient and program expenditures.

»Develop and maintain proficiency in using various agency software programs.

»Manage the referral, intake, treatment, and discharge process for the ACT program on a everyday basis which includes coordinating appointments and processes with other program staff.

»Work with Health Home to assist in shared information between Health Home and ACT team.

»Management of program staff follow up calls to the discharged participants.

»Compile meeting minutes, general as well as specialized program data and various reports for ACT program stakeholders.

»Responsible for assisting in the development of program budgets, recording expenses, and tracking program spending.

»Schedule Psychiatrist/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner appointments as directed by Team Lead and ensure that all appointments are correctly scheduled for program and alert clinicians and prescribers when various documentation is required.

»Other tasks as assigned.



EDUCATION and/or practice

»Requires an Associate's degree and three years of related practice, or requisite education and practice, Bachelor's degree preferred.



Benefits You Will Love

»Health care package: medical, dental, and vision

»Tuition reimbursement

»Paid time off

»Holiday Pay

» 401 (K) plan

»Life Insurance

»Loan repayment assistance

»Leaving an indisputable imprint within the community and much more!

About Northern Rivers

We are a family of human service agencies united in our passion to helping children, families, and adults reach their potential. Northern Rivers coordinates the quality of care, depth of programs, and combined size and passion for the mission to provide care for more than 18,000 people each year in 41 counties all over New York State. If you've got the talent, drive and desire to make a real difference in your community, you need to be a part of Northern Rivers Family of Services!



Apply today to become part of our team!


Northern Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or discapability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff, and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the significant work here at Northern Rivers!

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