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+ Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services

+ FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

+ Department: Prog for Assertive Cmty Trtmnt

+ Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, rotating late night and on call

+ Job ID: 175686

Overview

AbbeHealth Services - is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success. The Abbe Center for Community Mental Health is a subsidiary of AbbeHealth Services located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Abbe Center offers several specialty services for adults living in the community with severe/persistent mental illness. The Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) is one of these services. PACT is a nationally recognized, evidence-based practice featuring an interdisciplinary treatment team including psychiatric medication prescribers, nurses, therapists, substance abuse specialist, vocational specialist, peer support specialist and case managers. The team meets daily M-F to coordinate interventions amongst treatment team members to ensure that all clients receive services outlined in their treatment plan and based on their changing needs. Most services take place in the community or client’s home and include the development of a natural support network.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

+ Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

+ Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

+ Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

+ Is aware of department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (eg. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or administrative staff.

+ Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the organization’s commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.

+ Provide whole person care incorporating physical and mental health needs to adults with severe/persistent mental illness in client’s homes or community.

+ Ensure access to housing, clothing, food, preventative/urgent healthcare, transportation, and natural supports.

+ Assist client with implementing individualized service plan that might include development of independent living skills (ie: budgeting, meal planning, self-care, housing, navigating public transportation, time management, etc.), positive social skills, pursuing/keeping employment, implementing doctor recommended treatment such as medications/therapy, etc.

+ Demonstrates a positive cooperative attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to change to meet department goals.

+ Performs additional duties as may be assigned to ensure complete service to all customers.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 semester hours in a human services field

Qualifications/Experience

At least one year of experience supporting persons in recovery from mental illness, helping people with disabilities secure employment, and/or providing substance abuse services is preferred. Iowa driver’s license required.