ACT Mental Health Professional

The ACT MHP will provide mental health services while ensuring quality control for mental health practices within various areas of the program.

• Interviews recipient to obtain information concerning mental health history or other pertinent information.
• Performs assessments on recipient to detect indications of abnormal mental behavior that are to be reported to LMHP and/or Psychiatrist.
• Assists the ACT clients by administering therapeutic treatment, such as behavior modification and stress management therapy to assist recipient in controlling disorders and problems.
• Discusses progress toward goals with recipient, such as anger management, stress, depression, social skills, and independent living skills.
• Consults with psychiatrist and/or LMHP concerning treatment plan and amends plan as directed, and annually. Assist Team Lead with monitoring treatment plan expiration dates and ensuring they are submitted on time.
• Facilitates education, substance abuse, skills training groups, and process groups.
• Refers recipients to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling.
• Monitors recipient’s behavior in the home, school, and community settings.
• Links recipients and their families with community resources that can be of benefit.
• Provides crisis intervention in collaboration efforts with the LMHP.
• Regulates content of skills training in accordance with recipient’s capabilities, needs, and interests.

• Master of Social Work, Master of Arts or Master of Science in any Social Science related field but under supervision and in route of license by an approved governing body.