RRI OCEACT Statewide ACT Trainer

Position Summary

PSU’s Regional Research Institute for Human Services (RRI), where the Oregon Center of Excellence for Assertive Community Treatment (OCEACT) is housed, is part of the School of Social Work. The RRI conducts innovative research and program evaluation that address critical community issues and works at the intersection of research, practice, training, and policy with local, state, regional, national, and international agencies and partners.

The quality of our community-based participatory action work has gained us a national reputation.

The Statewide ACT Trainer coordinates training for the implementation of evidence-based Assertive Community Treatment in selected sites across the state, conducts fidelity reviews for ACT programs, and provides training, both virtually and on-site at annual events.

Duties include:

• Coordinate the implementation of evidence-based Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in selected sites across the state.
• Maintain contact with assigned ACT Teams; communicate staffing and training information; track progress.
• Meet individually with program managers and directors as needed to address site-specific implementation aspects.
• Act as a liaison between community mental health providers and community partners such as the Oregon State Hospital, Coordinated Care Organizations, and Department of Corrections, as requested by OHA, to develop relationships and partnerships that support ACT implementation.
• Present principles of ACT and answer questions about ACT for consumers, families, clinical staff, and community partners in venues that include conferences, conventions, trainings, and kickoff events.
• Conduct comprehensive ACT fidelity reviews using the Tool for Measuring Act (TMACT) and write reports detailing the results of the reviews.
• Assist sites newly implementing the ACT model in developing implementation and staffing plans and becoming provisional ACT providers.
• Create technical assistance plans in partnership with ACT programs to help them achieve fidelity benchmarks and meet Oregon Administrative Rule requirements for ACT program operations.
• Monitor technical assistance plan achievements and coordinate training needs for ACT programs as specified in the technical assistance plan.

• Assist with the production of bi-annual ACT in-person or remote regional and statewide training events with multiple speakers, slideshows, and group activities.
• Conduct ACT trainings on-site and live-online.
• Conduct technical assistance calls that cover specific topics related to ACT model implementation and other associated evidence-based practices.
• Provide OHA-approved training in associated evidence-based practices, including Enhanced Illness Management and Recovery, Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment, Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed Care, and Recovery Oriented Care.
• Be available to teams via phone, email, and video to provide consultation and coaching as teams implement training.
• Coordinate with communications staff to disseminate information to all ACT team members and stakeholders on upcoming training and resources, as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field +4 years of experience. (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Ability to telecommute and work independently in the field.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Must be comfortable with public speaking and presenting information to large and small groups.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Prior experience working on an ACT team is required.
• Must pass state-required background and DMV checks, possess a valid driver’s license, have an excellent driving record, and be able to drive between sites in Oregon.

• Master’s degree.
• Extensive report writing experience.
• Experience or familiarity working with programs delivering harm reduction services.
• Experience developing live and recorded training sessions.
• Experience with program evaluation in an ACT context.
• Lived experience related to mental illness and recovery.

• Creates an environment that acknowledges,…