ACT Mental Health Clinical Specialist

Spectrum Health & Human Services Agency Profile: Spectrum Health & Human Services respectfully partners with adults, children and families as they recover from behavioral, emotional, mental health and/or substance related disorders by offering individualized and meaningful opportunities of hope, empowerment and support to achieve self-defined improvements in their quality of life. LOCATION: 2040 SENECA STREET, Buffalo, NY SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION: This member of the ACT multidisciplinary team has training in one of the mental health professions (i.e. Nursing, social work, rehabilitation counseling or psychology) and clinical skill and experience to assess plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to program clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders under the clinical supervision of the team leader and the psychiatrist. The member functions as a clinical member of the multidisciplinary team and provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services or may be designated by the team leader to function as the lead mental health and/or substance use specialist MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: + u00b7 Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activities + u00b7 Knowledge of working with individuals transitioning from jail/forensic/institutional settings. + u00b7 Provide case management for clients including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team; assume primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating and revising overall treatment goals and plans in conjunction with the treatment team; provide individual supportive therapy and symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the treatment plans as clientsu2019 needs change; education and support clientsu2019 families and advocate for clientsu2019 rights and preferences. + u00b7 Conduct comprehensive assessment for psychiatric history (i.e.; onset, course and effect of illness; past treatment and responses; and risk behaviors)u2019 mental status, and diagnosis; physical health and dental healthu2019 use of drugs, or alcohol; education and employment; social development and functioning; activities of daily living (e.g., self-care, living situations, nutrition, money management); and family structure and relationships. + u00b7 Act as liaison and consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process. + u00b7 Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures. + u00b7 Provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services; with some interventions directed or performed by staff with specialty training and skills (e.g., vocational specialists). + u00b7 Ability to provide family psycho educational services and assist with integrating family goals and services for all clients with other team members. + u00b7 Take the lead role and participate in providing behavioral health treatment services, which includes IDDT group/individual therapy, relapse prevention planning, referrals/linkage to detox/inpatient/community referrals, crisis intervention/prevention, etc. + u00b7 Frequent or occasional driving of personal vehicle for purpose of transporting clients in the community and/or site visits (client or work related) SKILLS/COMPETENCIES: + u00b7 Demonstrate a clear understanding of the characteristics and problems of adults with severe and persistent mental illness and substance abuse disorders and be knowledgeable about the ACT model. + u00b7 Demonstrate thorough knowledge of effective clinical practices and principles. + u00b7 Knowledge in working with a population of people transitioning from jail/forensic setting. + u00b7 Demonstrate knowledge and experience in assessment, diagnosis, co-occurring disorders, and substance abuse or dependency. + u00b7 Excellent written and oral skills communicating in English + u00b7 Must have ACT training within six (6) months of hire + u00b7 Must be proficient in the use of computers and all Microsoft Office Products i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: + u00b7 Masteru2019s or doctoral Degrees in Nursing, Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, + Rehabilitation Counseling, or Psychology are eligible as are Registered Occupational therapists. + u00b7 Must be licensed to practice in the state in which the program is operating. + u00b7 Training from ACT Institute within 6 months of hire + u00b7 LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, PHD, PSYD, RN, LPN EXPERIENCE: + Minimum of three (3) years of post-secondary school education working in the field of behavioral health treatment; especially with an emphasis on the Co-occurring population and working with individuals in a forensic setting, including internships and other supervised practical experiences in a clinical or rehabilitation setting with persons with severe and persistent mental illness. + Experience integrating dual-recovery treatment in collaboration with clinical team members. + Must possess the ability to provide and coordinates assessment, treatment, planning, and services for substance use based on the needs of the individual. OTHER: + Must possess a valid Driveru2019s License with a satisfactory driving record, and possess a personal vehicle for job requirement COMPENSATION: $58,000-$61,000/yearly

Created: 2026-02-02