ACT Recovery Specialist - 1037112
Do you have the heart, desire and passion along with the knowledge, skills and abilities it takes to help children, families and individuals who are struggling with behavioral or mental health disorders? Are you a team player, understanding the holistic approach and the importance of communication and collaboration? Do you want to become part of an organization that cares about your personal and professional growth? If you have answered YES to these three questions, then we should have a conversation!
Service Philosophy
Family Preservation Services (FPS) provides services in the client’s own environment or human services without walls. FPS does not own or operate any hospitals or residential facilities. Clients are served in their homes, neighborhoods, and communities. FPS began offering services in the Washington, DC area in the summer of 2004. FPS is certified ad licensed by the District of Columbia Department of Behavioral health (DBH) as a specialty provider. FPS accepts referrals from all District agencies.
FPS offers the following DBH Mental Health Rehabilitation Services:
Community Based Intervention (CBI)
CBI is offered in the child’s natural setting. This includes behavior support, case management, and referral to community-based sources of support. CBI services are provided to children and youth aged 6 to 21 years old and to their families.
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
ACT is a specialty service that involves a multidisciplinary team approach offered in the adult’s natural setting. ACT helps those with serious and persistent mental illness. ACT help those who have not been successfully engaged in services and/or those who have not benefited from traditional mental health services. ACT services are provided to individuals aged 25 and older.
Transitional Assertive Community Treatment (TACT)
TACT is a subset of ACT, serves consumers from 18-29. TACT help those who have not been successfully engaged in services and/or those who have not benefited from traditional mental health services.
Family Preservation Services (FPS) of DC has collaborated with Pathways and is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as Recovery Specialist II is a senior member on the ACT, TACT or CBI team. The Recovery Specialist II serves as a fully functioning member of the ACT, TACT or CBI team providing needed treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to consumer with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Recovery Specialist II participates in the on-boarding of new staff to the team in the capacity of a peer mentor.
Must be willing to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as per consumers’ needs
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree in Human Services (Counseling, Psychology, Mental Health or Social Work, etc.) and 1 year of experience working with the severely mentally ill at the Recovery Specialist level
Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance
Bilingual Spanish preferred
ACT, TACT or CBI experience preferred
FPS is committed to creating the best possible work environment for our team members and offers the following total rewards package:
Competitive Salary
Paid Vacation Days
Paid Sick Days
Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision including a Health Savings Account
Health, Dependent and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
401 K Match 50% of the first 6% of eligible compensation up to an annual maximum of $750
Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement
Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements
Opportunities for advancement! As we grow, you grow with us!
FPS is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.