Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Licensed Team Lead (1909)
About The Position
Carolina Outreach is seeking a Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Team Lead to provide clinical and administrative leadership for a multidisciplinary team serving adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders who are involved in the criminal justice system. The Team Lead ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, and person-centered services that promote recovery, stability, and successful community reintegration. As a Forensic ACT Team Lead, you will provide leadership, service coordination, staff supervision, and legal system collaboration to support the successful reintegration of justice-invovled individuals into the community. The Team Lead ensures adherence to forensic treatment best practices while working closely with law enforcement, courts, probation/parole officers, and other stakeholders.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field, required.
- Active clinical license (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, or equivalent, required.
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required within 90 days of hire.
- CPR/First Aid certification, required.
- Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation, required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in community mental health, forensic mental health, or criminal justices-related services, required.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and supervision to the FACT team, ensuring adherence to forensic mental health standards and model fidelity.
- Oversee the development and implementation of person-centered treatment plans that integrate behavioral health and legal system requirements.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the FACT team and criminal justice partners, including courts, probation/parole, and correctional agencies.
- Conduct and oversee forensic risk assessments, diversion planning, and reentry coordination to support justice-involved individuals.
- Lead multidisciplinary team meetings, providing clinical guidance, case consultation, and staff training in evidence-based forensic practices.
Benefits
- Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
- Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan, you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem), with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental, so you can choose the level of coverage that fits your needs and budget.
- Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed to keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp.
- An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account to reimburse yourself on a pre-tax basis for child care.
- Generous paid time off
- 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
- Financial planning and education services at no cost to you
- Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability)
- Educational Assistance (your position, date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility)
- Advancement and Career Development Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
