About Center Star Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Center Star Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a community-based program serving adults with serious mental illness who need intensive support to live successfully in the community. Our multidisciplinary team provides mental health treatment, medication support, substance use services, peer support, employment assistance, and housing support to help clients achieve greater stability, independence, and recovery.
JOB SUMMARY
Provide operational oversight of nursing and provide direct client care including physical health monitoring. In the absence of a nurse, administer medications, assess symptoms, and evaluate patient progress.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services.
• In collaboration with the treatment team, participates in the organization and management of medication coaching and delivery to clients, as well as integrating medication administration into treatment plans. Responds appropriately to medical emergencies.
• Dispense and account for prescribed medication, assist psychiatrist in administering and evaluating prescribed medication and arrange lab work according to protocol.
• Oversee nursing policies, procedures, audits and liaison with program psychiatrist.
• Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
• Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
• Maintain confidentiality of client's care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.
• Assist Program Manager with day-to-day operations and supervise nursing staff.
• Act as a member of the leadership team and maintains program integrity.
• Transport clients in program or personal vehicle, as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Licensed Registered Nurse in California required.
• Valid CA driver's license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
• Experience providing mental health and/or substance abuse services preferred.
• Cultural competency understanding required. Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.
☒ Seeing ☒ Hearing
☒ Speaking ☒ Stooping/Bending
☒ Working in cramped spaces ☒ Moving around facility
☒ Moving between offices/clients ☒ Driving - light errands
• Climbing ☒ Lifting/carrying heavy items
• Driving - in the course of job duties • Using hands/fingers
• Pushing/pulling/dragging items ☒ Standing for long periods
☒ Sitting for long periods • Working outside/underground
OTHER DUTIES
This job description isn't a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
