Youth ACT Team Leader - Manhattan

Child Center Residential Treatment Facility•New York, NY

About The Position

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year. Summary The Child Center of NY is seeking a dedicated and experienced Youth ACT Team Leader to oversee its Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. The Youth ACT Team Leader plays a critical role in ensuring that the program provides intensive, community-based behavioral health services to youth (ages 10–21) with serious emotional disturbance (SED) and complex behavioral health needs who are at risk of psychiatric hospitalization or out-of-home placement. The Team Leader supervises an interdisciplinary team, ensures compliance with OMH guidelines, and oversees clinical quality, service delivery, and staff development.

Requirements

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Psychologist, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), or Psychiatrist licensed in New York State
Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience with youth with serious emotional disturbance (SED) or co-occurring disorders
Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or program management experience in a behavioral health or child welfare setting
Strong knowledge of ACT principles, OMH regulations, and community-based service models
Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office Suite
Valid NYS driver’s license and ability to travel for community-based visits

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in an ACT, Home-Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI), Health Home, or similar mobile treatment program.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and administrative leadership for the Youth ACT team
Oversee daily operations of the program and ensure compliance with NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) Youth ACT guidelines
Supervise and support team members including licensed clinicians, nurses, peer specialists, care managers, and psychiatric providers
Facilitate interdisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and treatment planning sessions
Assign and monitor caseloads, ensure timely access to services, and address barriers to care
Serve as primary liaison with OMH, community partners, schools, and other systems of care
Provide direct clinical services to a small caseload, including crisis response and clinical assessments
Ensure fidelity to the ACT model, including use of evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care
Maintain program documentation and ensure data collection for reporting, quality assurance, and evaluation
Lead staff recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, and ongoing professional development
Promote family engagement, youth voice, and culturally competent service delivery
Participate in on-call rotation to support crisis coverage