ACT TEAM LEAD
About The Position
Resources for Human Development (RHD) is seeking a licensed mental health professional to lead its Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program in Delaware. The ACT Team Lead oversees the clinical and operational functions of a multidisciplinary team while remaining involved in direct, community-based services for people with significant mental health challenges. The role supports recovery, stability, independence, and successful community living through person-centered care. The Team Lead provides clinical leadership, supervision, and staff development; oversees daily program operations and compliance; and supports program and fiscal oversight. The position combines community-based clinical work with staff leadership, with flexibility potentially required to meet client, staffing, and program needs. Employment is administered through Apis Services, Inc., part of the Inperium family of companies.
Requirements
- Licensed mental health professional; credentials may include LMSW, LCSW, MFT, or equivalent.
- Graduate degree in Social Work, Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Behavioral Health, or a related field.
- At least three years of direct care experience with adults in mental health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, substance use, healthcare, vocational rehabilitation, juvenile justice, or related human services programs.
- At least two years of community-based treatment experience.
- Valid driver's license and driving record in good standing.
- Ability to provide services in community settings.
- Ability to effectively lead and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to travel throughout the community as needed and drive a vehicle as required.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform essential job duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Experience with Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) or intensive community-based behavioral health services.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments and assist with treatment planning.
- Evaluate client progress and modify interventions as needed.
- Maintain a clinical caseload and provide direct services.
- Coordinate care and support recovery-focused treatment.
- Deliver services in community-based settings and ensure individualized, person-centered care.
- Provide daily supervision and leadership to ACT staff; coach, mentor, and support employee development.
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and evaluations.
- Manage staff assignments and workloads, promote accountability and quality performance, and foster a collaborative team culture.
- Oversee day-to-day program operations and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Monitor documentation and medical record requirements; coordinate staff scheduling and service coverage.
- Support effective service delivery and crisis response while maintaining professional and ethical standards.
- Support census and program growth initiatives; monitor program expenses and resource utilization.
- Balance clinical priorities with operational goals and collaborate with leadership on program success and sustainability.
Benefits
- DailyPay access to earned wages before payday.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off.
- Employee assistance program.
- Wellness programs.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Company-paid training.
- Clinical and leadership development opportunities.
- Professional development programs.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Opportunities across multiple service lines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
