Job Description

Assertive Community Treatment Team - Qualified Professional - Full Time

Join a supportive team who values Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion, Hope, & Authenticity!



As our ACT Team Qualified Professional, you will be responsible for providing evidenced-based practices, including assisting your clients in creating their overall treatment plan, monitoring needs, linking to necessary resources, establishing crisis plans, and identifying barriers treatment.



This team covers Wake County, NC -

we provide mileage reimbursement!

Pay

Starting pay is $22.00 per hour.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 830a-430p.

Benefits

Being a part of a non-profit behavioral health organization has some unique benefits, along with our incredible health insurance options. Working here at SouthLight, you will be able to make a difference in people's lives every day, and know that you are a part of inspiring positive change in your community.



You will be eligible for medical benefits the first of the month following your first 30 days. We have options for a standard plan, as well as an HSA with a $300 initial contribution and up to a $25 per paycheck match. You would receive 10 paid holidays as well as PTO hours which would accrue at a rate of 10 hours per month. After 6 months you would be eligible to enroll in our 401(k) plan which has a 4% match. We also provide company paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, in house and paid training opportunities, and paid credentialing. SouthLight is also an approved employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Job Responsibilities of an ACT Team Qualified Professional (QP)

Provide specialized training in housing and tenancy supports Facilitate training of independent living skills, establish access to community services and agencies, assist individuals in establishing support networks in the community and assess individual needs on a daily basis Coordinate services with the program, staff, inpatient facilities, and detoxification facilities and establish linkage to residential programs, self-help programs and community resources Review treatment progress and monitor and provide continuous consultation with other Assertive Community Treatment team sand community agencies to ensure the consistent therapeutic management

Qualifications of an ACT Team Qualified Professional (QP)

Education and Experience
QP status + 4 year degree in Human Services + 2 years' experience with MH/SU population
+ 4 year degree non-Human Services + 4 years' experience with MH/SU population

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to easily connect with people with profound communication skills A constructive approach towards members Ability to maintain confidentiality of the information collected from the members and their families Ability to tackle complicated issues with ease Considerable knowledge of the dynamics and problems of addiction and current practices of treatment Strong commitment to the rights and abilities of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in normal community residences

About SouthLight Healthcare

Tap into your passion at SouthLight Healthcare. Build your career in an environment where your voice, passion and work matters every day. At the core of SouthLight is a commitment to our values, our employees and clients. We strive to be an organization where every colleague can contribute and excel. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a culture that values diversity and inclusion. SouthLight offers competitive opportunities and a robust benefits package.


Founded in 1970, SouthLight Healthcare is one of the area's largest and long-established nonprofit providers of substance use treatment and mental health services. With outpatient and community-based programs, SouthLight provides prevention, education and treatment services in the Triangle and beyond. SouthLight has multiple office locations throughout the Triangle area, serving more than 9,000 clients each year. Services include adult outpatient counseling, Intensive Outpatient Program, Psychiatric Services and Medication Management, Opioid Treatment Program, Court Deferral Program, Peer Support Services, Family Centered Treatment, Community Support Team and a residential treatment program for women and children and more.