Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Job Summary:

The ACT Team Leader has full clinical, administrative, and supervisory responsibility for the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. The purpose of ACT is to meet the needs of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness who have not been well served by traditional service delivery approaches. Grounded in a recovery-oriented practice, ACT offers evidence-based treatment, rehabilitation, case management, and support services through a mobile, multidisciplinary behavioral health treatment team.

The Team Leader provides administrative oversight to the team, operates as a practicing clinician, and delivers consistent clinical supervision to ACT staff. The Team Leader is a full-time position (1.0 FTE) and has no responsibility for any other programs during the 40-hour workweek.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Yes

Duties/Responsibilities:

Directing the day-to-day operations of the ACT team including overseeing the daily schedule, leading the daily ACT team meetings and treatment planning meetings, and evaluating the status of clients to ensure immediate attention to their changing needs.

Coordinating the client admission process and treatment, rehabilitation, and support services of the program in coordination with the psychiatrist.

In conjunction with the business office, report program actual costs to MN Department of Human Services each year to establish a per diem rate.

Providing oversight of the program’s budget including approving credit card and mileage expenses and ensuring that everyone on the team are good financial stewards.

Participating in staff recruitment, interviewing, hiring, work assignments, orientation, and performance evaluations of staff.

Providing staff feedback and coaching on performance via team meetings, monthly supervision, and annual reviews. Providing more frequent individual feedback when needed.

Ensuring the ACT team is operating to consistently improve and maintain fidelity to the ACT model. Preparing the team to complete the Tool for Measurement of Assertive Community Treatment (TMACT) and promote adherence to State of Minnesota Statutes and Rules.

Serving as an active member of the team, and participating in all team meetings, duties and activities including taking part in the on-call rotation and being available for consultation when other staff are on-call.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong clinical skills and experience providing treatment to persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses.

Clear understanding of the characteristics and problems of adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses.

Strong understanding of evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and person-centered language.

Knowledgeable about the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model.

Ability to motivate and problem solve with staff.

Ability to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds and personalities.

Use effective crisis intervention approaches to reduce the impact of increased symptoms on the client and their caretaker.

Positive demeanor, empathetic and calm.

Valid driver’s license

Education and Experience:

The team leader must qualify as a Mental Health Professional in Minnesota.

Master's degree in social work, psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation, or a related clinical field

Be licensed, or eligible for licensure in their respective field.

Minimum three years of experience in working with adults with severe mental illness.

Previous supervisory and program management experience is required.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting, listening, and observing or working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to15 pounds at a time.

Assist clients in their homes and in the community with various tasks.

Provide transportation for clients.

Work Environment: Most duties are performed, in an office, homes, or in a community setting. Position requires services in-person and via telehealth.