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Job Description Job Title: Wellness Self Management Specialist - Psychiatry Administration - Rivington - Full Time - Day The purpose of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is to deliver comprehensive and effective services to individuals who are diagnosed with severe mental illness and whose needs have not been well met in the traditional outpatient setting. ACT is an evidence-based practice providing psychiatric treatment, case management, and support services delivered by a multi-disciplinary mental health treatment team. The Wellness Self-Management Specialist will work with other ACT treatment team members to engage clients in treatment, identify person centered goals, and empower clients to develop life skills. The Wellness Self-Management Specialist provides services to individuals and in group settings. This is a field-based position and requires community outreach visits with clients in their residences, shelters, etc. to ensure continued engagement treatment. Qualifications + Master?s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related discipline preferred. Applicable professional license in field issued by NYS Education Department strongly preferred. + Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. + Ability to travel via public transit independently, or with reasonable accommodations, to provide community outreach. + Qualification as New York State Office of Mental Health professional clinical staff (Master?s degree and/or licensure in Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling, Pastoral Counseling, Creative Arts Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation) preferred. Non-Bargaining Unit, B4L - Psychiatry Administration RV - BI, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Responsibilities Clinical/Technical/Service + Assume primary case management responsibility for 8-12 adults with serious and persistent mental illness. + Meets with clients individually to establish realistic treatment goals, prioritizing person centered goals and reviewing goal attainment regularly. + Provides individual and/or group training in healthful living, self-management of chronic mental illness, well living skills, creation of healthful lifestyles, and support in areas such as self-care, holistic wellness, hygiene, and other life skills as needed. + Attend and participate in daily morning meetings with ACT team members to discuss clientsu2019 clinical and case management needs; Collaborates with team members to develop and implement treatment plans involving multiple modalities. + Completes Comprehensive Assessments, Treatment Plans, and other documentation as required within a timely manner. + Complete documentation and reporting as required by the NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) and NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygieneu2019s (DOHMH) guidelines. Organizational/Managerial + Participates in the departmentu2019s performance improvement activities. + Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information. + Observes the Health Care Systemu2019s compliance policies. Educational/Professional Development + Meets regulatory, licensure, and annual health assessment requirements. + Identifies learning strengths/needs and utilizes resources for continuing education. Communication/Relationships + Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with clients, families, and collateral contacts. + Displays courtesy, tact, and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community. + May be required to perform other duties as assigned or perform other duties when necessary. About Us Strength through Unity and Inclusion The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinaiu2019s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. About the Mount Sinai Health System: Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time u2014 discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patientsu2019 medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high