ACT Team Leader
Summary
| Title: | ACT Team Leader |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1829 |
| Department: | Behavioral Health Services |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Pay Rate: | Depends on Experience |
| Location: | Lafayette, LA |
| Education: | Graduate Degree |
| Experience: | 3-5 Years |
| Licensure: | Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) |
Description
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA, a faith based organization, has an opportunity for you to join our team! We are hiring ACT Mental Health Professional. Joining our team will provide you:
• Being a part of a national organization founded in 1896 with a promise “To go wherever we are needed and do whatever comes to hand”
• Benefit from the stability of working with an organization with an 123 year history of providing supports to those in need in our community
• Highly competitive compensation plans
• Ongoing training
Ask About….qualifying for FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS
Ask About…. our Flexible work schedule
Ask About… our LifeMart discounts to include auto buying, home security, Sam’s membership, Hewlett Packard, care rental, hotel stay, flights, pet insurance, and Liberty Mutual Insurance.
Ask About… our robust full time employee benefit package to include: medical insurance, vision and dental insurance, flexible spending account, 403B pension plan with company contributions, life insurance, employee assistance program, critical care insurance, long term and short term disability, paid holidays, paid vacation and sick, and bereavement leave
• Being a part of a national organization founded in 1896 with a promise “To go wherever we are needed and do whatever comes to hand”
• Benefit from the stability of working with an organization with an 123 year history of providing supports to those in need in our community
• Highly competitive compensation plans
• Ongoing training
Ask About….qualifying for FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS
Ask About…. our Flexible work schedule
Ask About… our LifeMart discounts to include auto buying, home security, Sam’s membership, Hewlett Packard, care rental, hotel stay, flights, pet insurance, and Liberty Mutual Insurance.
Ask About… our robust full time employee benefit package to include: medical insurance, vision and dental insurance, flexible spending account, 403B pension plan with company contributions, life insurance, employee assistance program, critical care insurance, long term and short term disability, paid holidays, paid vacation and sick, and bereavement leave
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The ACT Team Leader establishes, administers, and directs the program of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), a self-contained clinical team which assumes responsibility for directly providing needed treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to identified clients with severe and persistent mental illness. The leader also supervises and evaluates the multidisciplinary team, consisting of nurses, mental health counselors, substance abuse professionals, case managers and a peer support professional, in conjunction with appropriate psychiatric support to ensure service excellence and comprehensive services to program clients; and functions as a practicing clinician on the team. Directs the day-to-day clinical operations of the ACT team including scheduling staff work hours to assure appropriate coverage for daily shifts and on-call hours; lead the daily organizational staff meetings and treatment planning and coordination of treatment activities to ensure immediate attention to their changing needs. Directs and coordinate the client admission process for the program in coordination with the psychiatrist. Schedule the admission interview; develop ad coordinate the initial assessment and initial treatment plan; assign the most appropriate staff to the client and provide clinical supervision of the treatment team. Carry out and document quality-assurance activities and reviews of use of program services. Develops and maintains program policies and procedures and revise as necessary.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
The team leader must possess a master's degree and; is a licensed mental health practitioner (LCSW or LPC); and has strong clinical skills and experience providing treatment to persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Supervisory and program management experience is desirable. The person in this position must have a clear understanding of the characteristics and problems of adults with severe and persistent mental illness and be knowledgeable about the ACT model.
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
