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Job Title:  

Assertive Community Treatment/Community Support Team/Intensive Case Management Program Specialist- Atlanta

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000001765

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

BASED ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Job Description:

Job Title:   Assertive Community Treatment/Community Support Team/Intensive Case Management Program Specialist- Atlanta

 

Workplace: 200 Piedmont Avenue SE. Atlanta, Ga. 30034

 

Hybrid or Remote: Hybrid- Up to 3 days per week in office located in Downtown Atlanta.

 

Travel: 80% statewide with overnight stays

  

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Office of Adult Mental Health Director, and direct supervision of the ACT and CST and ICM Program Manager, the ACT and CST and ICM Program Specialist is responsible for:

• Participation as team member in the provision of program monitoring for all 25 ACT providers, 10 CST providers and 15 ICM providers statewide,
• Collaboration and revision in ACT and CST and ICM Policy Development, ACT|CST|ICM Tool Kits,
• Facilitation of Clinical Operation Meetings and Fidelity Reviews;
  • implement on-site and or remote Clinical Operation Meetings and  Fidelity Reviews,
  • comprehensive report development,
  • exit interviews and follow-up for ACT and CST and ICM providers,
  • ensuring completion of designated fidelity review tools and/or assessments at scheduled times, via observations,
  • interviews and record reviews aimed at assessing the quality of the ACT and CST and ICM service provision, environment, health, behavioral supports and community integration of the individual,
• Coordinate statewide travels (80% job responsibility) for resolution of service delivery concerns, training, providing resources, conducting fidelity and clinical operations, etc.
• Collaboration with internal DBHDD staff and external DBHDD partners,
• Facilitation of ACT and CST and ICM Provider Coalition meetings and Office Hours to ensure consistency of services across the State,
• Provision of policy development and implementation and technical assistance and training regarding D.A.C.T.S. model and DBHDD service delivery expectations
• Receive and review Monthly Programmatic Report data and develop data reports reflecting program personnel, program enrollment, etc. Be able to analyze the data and provide recommendations and a plan to implement those recommendations
• Collaboration with data analyst for ACT and CST and ICM data collection, analysis, management and quality assurance functions,
• Collaborate on recommendations for programmatic and/or operational changes based on fidelity review, audit or survey results, clinical operation meetings
• Collaboration to ensure adherence to provider’s Corrective Action Plan
• Participation in provider follow-up visits for provision of technical assistance and consultation to remedy any identified issues or support needs not being met,
• Facilitate trainings and meetings are requested
• Create presentations for provider network as requested
• Communicate and Collaborate with all state and regional DBHDD staff and outside stakeholders
• Complete other duties as assigned by Manager or AMH Director
• Must be able and willing to travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing program evaluation, program monitoring, data analysis,
• Experience with oral presentations and report writing
• Experience with provider relations
• Experience with clinical case study consultation
• Demonstrated organizational skills, time management and adaptability
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Effective Interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of D.A.C.T.S. model of ACT
• Knowledge of Evidence Based Practices (EBP) within Mental Health
• Knowledge of DBHDD Adult Mental Health services
• Master’s degree in a human/social service related field
• Demonstrated experience providing training/technical assistance
• 3 years’ experience working in mental health services and/or education

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/  

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.  

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and five (5) years of experience in a technical job related to the area of assignment. A valid driver's license may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.