Program Director, Assertive Community Treatment

Sheppard Pratt Careers • Belcamp, MD

1d • $77,250 - $90,000

About The Position

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs provide comprehensive, mobile treatment services for adults with a persistent mental health illness. The program is for individuals who have not found success in traditional outpatient settings and who require individualized treatment services when and where it’s needed. This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus. What to expect. The Program Director will manage the overall operations and direct support services, ensuring the mental health and well-being of clients. This includes maintaining a clinical caseload, providing therapy in addition to administrative tasks, and overseeing the delivery of in-home and community-based services. You will supervise both clinical and non-clinical staff, ensuring high-quality, client-centered care, compliance with standards, and coordination of services such as therapy, medication management, and crisis intervention. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals with severe mental illness.

Requirements

• Within three months of hire, candidates must hold one of the following active Maryland licenses in order to practice: Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C) Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, or a closely related clinical field.
• A minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in a clinical setting, including program development, operational oversight, and supervision of clinical staff.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working with adults with mental illness.
• A driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
• Requires on-call flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring your program’s mission and services are carried out effectively and efficiently.
• Maintaining compliance with government regulatory bodies and other related accreditation organizations.
• Supervising program staff, both clinical and non-clinical, and identifying training needs based on trends and developments in direct care for mental health treatment.
• Providing direct clinical services, including intake assessments, screenings, and therapy, with an emphasis on in-person care.
• Providing services in-home and in the community, ensuring client care extends beyond the office setting.
• Transporting clients when necessary to ensure access to services.
• Managing administrative tasks associated with maintaining caseloads and service delivery.

Benefits

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Free clinical supervision to those working towards licensure
• Licensing and certification preparation assistance
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures
• Cross-discipline collaboration

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees