ACT TEAM LEAD

The ACT Team Lead is responsible for providing overall clinical and operational leadership of the assigned multi-disciplinary team. This includes ensuring regulatory compliance, supervising and supporting staff (including coaching, counseling, and personnel actions), and maintaining the program's financial health by managing census, controlling expenses, and ensuring appropriate use of funds.

Section 3: Major Responsibilities

DIRECT DUTIES:
• Conducts initial assessments and develops treatment plans for clients
• Assigns Direct Care staff to clients
• Evaluates clients on an ongoing basis to adjust treatment as needed
• Maintains an individual caseload as a primary clinician
• Participates in planning and coordinating client care activities

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervises and supports team members (coaching, counseling, performance management)
• Assists with hiring, training, and evaluating staff
• Organizes, schedules, and distributes staff workload
• Ensures staff compliance with policies and procedures
• Maintains and monitors regulatory compliance and documentation
• Oversees medical record maintenance
• Ensures 24/7 crisis intervention availability
• Develops and maintains staff scheduling systems
• Ensures operational efficiency of the program
• Monitors and controls program expenses
• Maintains census levels for financial viability
• Ensures proper use of program funds

Section 6: Job Qualifications and Competencies ACT

Job Qualifications
• Clinical license required, such as:

o LPC

o LCSW

o LISW

o RN

o MD
• Valid driver's license

Education and Experience:
• A graduate degree in Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work, Nursing, Rehabilitation, Education, or a related human services field
• OR a graduate degree in human services plus relevant experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of direct care experience with adults in:

o Mental Health

o Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

o Substance Abuse

o Juvenile Justice

o Health Care

o Vocational Rehabilitation or similar programs
• Includes at least two (2) years of community-based treatment experience

Job Competencies
• Clinical competency in assessing clients, developing treatment plans, and managing ongoing care
• Leadership and supervision skills, including coaching, counseling, and performance management
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and ability to ensure compliance and proper documentation
• Program and operational management, including staffing, scheduling, and workflow coordination
• Financial management skills, including expense monitoring and maintaining program viability
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with staff, clients, and external providers
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities to support clinical and operational needs
• Commitment to organizational values and professional standards

Section 7: Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Network Functions Equipment/Machines: Physical Demands

Ø Maintain and abides by

OSHA requirements and

guidelines

Ø Observes all Fire and

Safety Policies and

Procedures

Ø Observes all Fiscal/Office/

HR Personnel Policies and

Procedures

Ø Observes all HIPAA Policies

and Procedures and

maintains confidentiality

Ø Attends all required and

scheduled trainings and

meetings

Ø Always maintain a

professional demeanor

and exercise good

judgement in all areas of

employment duties

Ø VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS § Current driver's license, driver registration and a functional vehicle Ø EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS § Telephone: Cellular - Multi-line, Calculator, Copier, Fax, Computer Ø COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS Ø Has knowledge of each program Ø Knowledge of Office software programs Ø Individual must be able to meet physical requirements of the job: § Sitting at a meeting table or desk - § Lifting - 50lbs or more Reaching - Lifting - Bending - Standing - Stooping - Twisting - Climbing steps - Driving a vehicle Ø Environment(s) is modern, well-lit office facilities in multiple locations Ø Multiple levels of stairs with access by elevator v ACCIDENT, HEALTH HAZARD AND SECURITY KNOWLEDGE Ø Bloodborne Pathogens, Right To Know, HIPAA, Security Acts, Fire & Safety

The statements on these pages reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified. These statements shall not be considered as the detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. We rely on good judgement, common sense and Teamwork.

From time-to-time you may be requested to perform other duties essential in the effective management of this facility. Although these duties may not be identified in this written job description, you will be required to perform such tasks, providing the proper training of such duties has been given to you. A well-trained and cross-trained staff is essential in this organization. Your job knowledge in all areas of your field will benefit both you and this organization.