ACT Team LPN
Company: Carastar Health
Location: Montgomery
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description N: This is responsible
professional work providing case management services to adults who
are on an ACT team (Assertive Community Treatment). ACT is an
intensive, community-based service that provides comprehensive,
coordinated and personalized treatment to adults with serious
mental illness. The case manager is a member of an
interdisciplinary team that includes nursing, therapy, case
management, and psychiatric services. This is a full-time position.
Carastar Health has two ACT teams, one with a case load up to 48
that covers four counties, and a second with up to 36 for
individuals in Montgomery County. This second team is for
individuals who are under an outpatient civil commitment who are
participating in Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT). DESCRIPTION
OF DUTIES: Participate in staffing of all assigned cases at least
twice weekly with other treatment team members. Provide assertive
community treatment services to clients assigned to the team.
Individually provide services to each client in the team's
caseload. Assist psychiatrist in monitoring progress of consumers
receiving prescribed psychotropic medication through the Mental
Health Authority. Assist in evaluating consumers' general medical
status. Provide medication monitoring, reviewing side effects,
risks, benefits, and obtaining consent for psychotropic
medications. Complete prior authorization for medications as
needed. Conduct Nursing Assessments on ACT team consumers.
Administer intramuscular medications and other medications as
ordered by the doctor. Provide assessment in regards to consumers'
medication. Be responsible for contacting the doctor when any
significant change in client medication is indicated. Be
responsible for completing all forms and paperwork required by the
Agencies. Participate in training activities to increase skills and
become more knowledgeable in methods and techniques used in the
care of psychiatric clients and in the use and effects of
psychotropic drugs. Document all services in the Electronic Health
Record. Monitor errors in the Electronic Health Record by reviewing
alerts and correcting errors a timely manner. Perform related work
as requested by supervisor. Position has a productivity requirement
of 80%. REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of principles, techniques and
standards of mental health nursing. Considerable knowledge of
mental health services and available resources. Knowledge of
individual and group behavior with emphasis on the problems of
persons with serious mental illness. Knowledge of effects and side
effects of psychotropic drugs. Ability to recognize in clients any
adverse reactions to medications. Ability to establish and maintain
good working relationships with consumers, families, hospital staff
and community mental health center staff. Ability to work in a
proactive, assertive and energetic manner in fulfilling the duties
of this position. Ability to work effectively as a treatment team
member. Willing to work in non-traditional and in-home settings.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and/or
weekends if necessary. Reliable transportation and willingness to
transport clients. QUALIFICATIONS: Be licensed as a Licensed
Practical Nurse in the State of Alabama with experience in nursing,
preferably in a psychiatric setting with decision making
responsibilities. Experience working independently with little
supervision is desired. Must hold a valid Driver's License and
maintain a driving record that is acceptable to the agency's
insurance carrier. Must maintain liability coverage on personal
vehicles.
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