Team Leader-ACT

Brightli•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking an ACT Team Lead to help guide our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program in Springfield, Missouri. This leadership opportunity offers the chance to mentor and develop staff, provide direct client care, collaborate with a compassionate multidisciplinary team, influence program quality, and support life-changing services within the community. We are looking for a motivated leader who demonstrates strong clinical judgment, effective communication, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence in behavioral healthcare. The ACT Team Lead provides clinical and operational leadership to the ACT team while ensuring high-quality, person-centered services for clients. This role combines direct client care with supervision, documentation oversight, staff development, hiring support, and program implementation responsibilities. The position plays a critical role in maintaining compliance, supporting team success, and promoting positive outcomes for individuals served through the ACT program.

Requirements

Master's degree in Psychology , Social Work, Sociology, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) eligibility preferred based on education and experience requirements
Experience providing behavioral health services and working with individuals experiencing serious mental health challenges preferred
Previous leadership, supervisory, or team coordination experience preferred
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development skills
Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
Excellent clinical judgment and problem-solving capabilities
Commitment to providing person-centered, recovery-oriented care

Responsibilities

Lead and support ACT team members through regular individual supervision sessions and team meetings
Provide direct behavioral health services to clients approximately 50% of the time
Collaborate with team members to evaluate client needs, develop interventions, and promote successful outcomes
Participate in intake and annual clinical assessments, including diagnoses, psychosocial histories, clinical findings, and treatment recommendations
Monitor documentation quality and compliance, providing coaching, corrective feedback, and performance management when necessary
Facilitate recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding activities for new team members
Recommend and support appropriate credentialing for supervisees
Maintain ACT program policies, practices, standards, and service delivery expectations
Communicate critical incidents and staff responses to program leadership in a timely manner
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned