ACT Team Clinical Team Lead

A CARING ALTERNATIVE LLC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

An Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team consists of a community-based group of medical, behavioral health and rehabilitation professionals who use a team approach to meet the needs of an individual with severe and persistent mental illness. The ACT Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the administrative operations of the ACT team and providing clinical oversight of the services provided in conjunction with the Psychiatric Care Provider, as well as supervision.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Special Education, Psychology, Social Work or closely related Human Services
Licensed clinician who has at (3) years three years of adult clinical experience with severe and persistent mental illness, with a minimum of 2 years post-graduate school.
Ability to perform tasks on the computer including working with Microsoft 360, Excel, Word and other basic programs.
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance coverage and reliable transportation
Pass criminal background check and other regulatory checks
Provide proof of your education
An associate level licensed clinician actively seeking licensure may serve as the Team Lead conditional upon being fully licensed within 30-calendar months from the effective date of hire.
A Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Psychology, Social Work or closely related Human Services area and 2 years of professional experience with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the population to be served.
Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
High level proficiency in Microsoft Office- MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
LCSW/LCSWA, LCMHC/LCMHCA, LMFT/LMFTA
Resume must include degree earned (major & minor), graduation month & year, relevant employment dates including month and year, and populations served.

Nice To Haves

The Team Lead shall meet the requirements specified for licensed clinician, according to 10A NCAC 27G. 0104 (12).

Responsibilities

Supervise team members to assure the delivery of best and ethical practices
Direct the day to day clinical operations including scheduling staff work hours to assure appropriate coverage for day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts and on-call hours
Lead daily organizational staff meetings and treatment planning meetings
Direct and coordinate the client admission process and treatment rehabilitation, and support services of the program in coordination with the psychiatrist.
Schedule admissions interview for new consumers, work with Assistant Team Lead to develop and coordinate initial assessment and initial treatment plan, assign the most appropriate staff to the individual treatment team and provide clinical supervision of the development of the comprehensive assessment and the treatment plan for each client
Direct and coordinate the client centered comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history, mental status and diagnosis, physical health and dental health, use of drugs or alcohol, education and employment, social development and functioning, activities of daily living, and family structure
Directly provide ACT services to an individual, where a therapeutic relationship is developed between the individual and the Team Leader

Benefits

Competitive Payrates!
Work related mileage is paid tax free.
Free Clinical Supervision!
Competitive rate of pay.
Company laptop provided for most positions
401(k) & Roth retirement plans
Company matching 401(k) & Roth
11 paid holidays
Direct deposit
Paid Time Off accrual begins upon hire, 100 hours first year
Major medical, dental & vision insurance plus 16 hours paid sick time after 60 days
Company paid Life Insurance policy
Short term & long-term insurance available
Employee Assistance Program for free financial, emotional & legal help