ACT - Team Lead

Position Summary

The ACT Team Leader/Supervisor serves as the clinical and administrative head of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. This position requires a minimum of an independently licensed Master’s level qualified practitioner or a Master’s level Registered Nurse (RN). The Team Leader/Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations of the ACT team, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.

They provide clinical supervision, guidance, and support to team members, including clinicians, case managers, and peer support specialists.

Responsibilities

also include program development, staff training, and collaboration with community partners to enhance client care and outcomes. The Team Leader/Supervisor reports to senior management and contributes to strategic planning initiatives aimed at improving service delivery and client satisfaction within the ACT program. ACT is an intensive, integrated, rehabilitative, crisis, treatment, and mental health community support service provided by an interdisciplinary team to individuals eighteen (18) and over with serious and persistent mental illness with dedicated staff time and specific staff-to-consumer ratios.

Service coverage by the ACT team is required twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week. Provides co-occurring disorders treatment using evidence-based and stage-appropriate interventions.

Key Responsibilities

 Provide clinical supervision and oversight to the ACT team.  Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in mental health services.  Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with team members.  Monitor and evaluate team performance, ensuring quality service delivery.  Facilitate staff meetings and training sessions to enhance team competencies.

 Collaborate with external stakeholders, including community agencies and healthcare providers.  Participate in program evaluation and quality improvement activities.  Maintain accurate documentation and records related to client care and team operations.  Support crisis intervention and management as needed.  Uphold ethical standards and promote a culture of professional excellence within the team.

Qualifications

 Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, or related field.  Current state licensure as an independently licensed practitioner (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, etc.) or Master’s level RN.  Minimum of [X] years of experience in mental health or related field, with [Y] years in a supervisory capacity preferred.

 Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.  Knowledge of ACT principles and evidence-based practices in mental health. Additional Notes  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  The signatures below indicate the receipt and review of this job description by the employee assigned to the job and a HR Representative