Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington·Washington, District of Columbia
Provide community-based mental health rehabilitative services, including counseling and daily living skills training, to adults with mental illnesses. Develop and update Individual Recovery Plans and Crisis Plans while maintaining required billable hours and documentation.
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The Community Support Specialist helps clients receiving treatment through the ACT program understand their capabilities and develop goals toward recovery and rehabilitation. The position provides mental health services in a community-based mental health rehabilitative services program that is based on the Recovery Model to adults who have mental illnesses.
Provide various rehabilitative services such as individual and group counseling. Provide activities of daily living (ADL) skill building, advocacy, linkages and collaborative services in the community to maximize stability and address all aspects of individuals’ life. Assist consumers of the ACT program with obtaining entitlements and benefits. Provide concrete training in the development of Daily Living Skills, Travel Training, Social Skills, and Independent Living Skills. Provide services consistent with individual recovery plan. Regularly participate in the development and update of each assigned consumer’s Individual Recovery Plan (IRP) and Crisis Plan (CP). Follow up and participate in the mental health related issues as it relates to ACT consumer care and treatment; providing crisis/symptom assessment, intervention and individual support therapy when needed. Continuously maintain an average of 5 billable hours for every working day after 90 days of employment (holiday, sick, personal and vacation are excluded). Document accurately and completely all services (billable and non-billable) in Credible same day provided. Attend all ACT Team Morning Rounds meetings. Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED. Two years of experience working with consumers with mental health issues. Familiarity with mental health services in the Washington DC area. SKILLS and COMPETENCIES: Driving is required. Must have valid local driver’s license and clean driving record. At least 75% of the time is spent in the community providing services to consumers in their natural settings. Skill in the use of computer systems (preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment) and MS Office products. Ability to learn Catholic Charities’ electronic health record (Credible). Benefits Package: Robust Professional development and training opportunities Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance Retirement savings plan with company match Company-paid and supplemental life insurance Short Term/ Long Term disability Group Life Insurance and AD&D Other Volunteer Insurance Benefits Flexible spending accounts Paid vacation, sick and personal leave 11 paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Employee referral bonus program Parenting leave Pet’s Insurance Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Market context
In the District of Columbia, behavioral health roles often show steady demand because providers need staff who can support clients, coordinate care, and work within clinical and community-based settings. These positions can be competitive when they require a Certified Peer Specialist credential, advanced mental health knowledge, and comfort using Microsoft Office while interpreting complex clinical concepts. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm that your credential and peer-support experience are clearly reflected in your application.
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