Director, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)-Youth
Job description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Team Leader of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program will be a full-time licensed professional staff member who will advance the Agency's Mission and Strategic Plan by providing expanded services to youth who have a severe and persistent mental illness that seriously impairs their functioning in the community. This position will be responsible for the overall management of the program, to include but not limited to: directing and supervising staff activities, leading team organizational and service planning meetings, providing clinical direction to staff regarding individual cases, conducts side-by-side contacts with staff, and regularly conducts individual supervision meetings. The team leader is also responsible for direct services as a member of the professional staff, clinical supervision for staff, and the administration and leadership of the team, on an ongoing basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides overall supervision to the team and is responsible for allocation of staff time
- Ensures all team members are kept informed of issues involving participants and their families
- Monitors caseload size and coordinates program intakes and discharges
- Provides after hour / weekend telephonic backup for on call staff
- Educates the community about Assertive Community Treatment (ACT); philosophy, program outcomes, theoretical background etc.
- Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with other agencies, schools, colleges, institutions, hospitals, primary care providers, housing authorities, and law enforcement agencies to assist in meeting the needs of this population so they can achieve and maintain their independence
- Serves as the primary clinician for a subset of program participants. In this role of Primary Clinician, the Team Leader will:
- Serve as the point person for the participant and their family
- Conduct needs assessments
- Engage in safety planning and wellness management planning with participants
- Connect participants and families with the services and supports they need
- Provide psychoeducation regarding mental health diagnosis and treatment
- Develop and modify treatment using a shared decision making process with clients
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Masters degree
- 5-7 years of progressively responsible related experience
CERTIFICATION / LICENSURE
- NYS licensure in the mental health field required
If you want a rewarding career where you make a positive impact on children and their families, we want to talk to you! At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives while also strengthening our community.
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