ACT Team Lead / Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Easterseals PORT Health•Statesville, NC

1d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) is seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and driven ACT Team Lead / Licensed Mental Health Therapist to lead their Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT). This leadership role involves guiding a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering person-centered behavioral health services directly in the community. The goal is to support individuals in their recovery, independence, and stability. The role offers the opportunity to influence change and shape futures for both the individuals served and the clinical professionals supported. Services are delivered in various community settings, including homes, shelters, hospitals, and other community locations throughout the region.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related human services field from an accredited college or university
Provisional or full licensure in North Carolina (e.g., LCSW/A, LCMHC/A, LMFT/A, LPC or equivalent required; full licensure preferred)
Minimum of one year of post-graduate MH/DD/SA experience with the population served
Strong communication, organizational, and clinical leadership skills
Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and administrative oversight of the ACT Team
Supervise, mentor, and support multidisciplinary staff
Deliver direct therapeutic interventions and community-based services
Participate in referral screenings, assessments, and person-centered treatment planning
Support quality assurance, utilization review, and documentation compliance
Review and approve service documentation, billing, and timesheets
Coordinate peer review and ensure timely incident reporting
Assist with onboarding, training, and staff evaluations
Maintain fidelity to ACT standards and person-centered care practices