Team Leader ACT TAY

Team Leader Act Tay

Lead a multidisciplinary team delivering life-changing care as an Act Team Leader full-time, benefit eligible position. Monday - Friday, some weekend support required.

Compass Health is seeking a Team Leader for our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team—a high-impact role guiding a multidisciplinary group of professionals who deliver community-based behavioral health care for individuals with serious mental illness. This full-time, benefit-eligible position offers the opportunity to lead with purpose, ensuring quality service delivery while maintaining a small clinical caseload yourself. You'll work primarily Monday through Friday, with availability for consultation outside of regular hours. This role includes oversight of adult populations. Experience with co-occurring disorders and family-focused programs is a plus.

About Act/Act Tay/Steps Act (Assertive Community Treatment)/Act Tay (Assertive Community Treatment for Transitional-Aged Youth)/Steps (Shape, Teach, Evolve, Prepare, Support) programs are a way of providing many types of service to people with chronic mental health disorders. Act/Steps teams provide services directly to people in their community. People who access Act/Steps services receive the wrap-around psychiatric services, but within the comfort of their own home and community. Act/Steps team members are comprised of professionals in the areas of psychiatry, social work, nursing, substance use disorders, supported employment, and peer support so they have the skills they need to meet the many needs of the people they serve. The Act/Steps team provides these services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, each day of the year.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a leadership role, values integrated community-based care, and is committed to helping clients live independently and with dignity. If you're passionate about team development, clinical excellence, and supporting high-need populations, we'd love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a multidisciplinary Act team, including clinical oversight, daily operations, and team support
• Provide at least one hour of face-to-face supervision per staff member weekly and be available for consultation as needed
• Ensure timely screenings, assessments, and service coordination for new and existing clients
• Oversee team meetings, documentation practices, and quality assurance
• Maintain staffing levels and participate in hiring decisions
• Report regularly on program operations, budget adherence, and progress toward strategic goals
• Support a small clinical caseload and model person-centered, recovery-focused care

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Master's degree in social work or related field required
• At least six months experience working with persons with serious and persistent mental illness required

Licensure/Certification: PLPC, LPC, LMSW or LCSW valid in the state of Missouri required

You'll be a great fit for this role if you: Have strong leadership skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset. Are energized by complex work that requires flexibility, empathy, and critical thinking. Believe in person-centered care and empowering individuals to live successfully in their community. Have experience or interest in co-occurring treatment models, especially those serving families or transitional-aged youth. Are confident managing team performance, supporting staff development, and maintaining clinical excellence.

About Compass Health Network

Compass Health Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality care throughout Missouri. We provide a comprehensive range of integrated services, including behavioral health, substance use treatment, primary care, and dental care. As both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), Compass Health is uniquely positioned to meet the complex and evolving needs of the communities we serve. Our network includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri, allowing us to expand our impact and reach across the state. Each part of our organization contributes to our mission: Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness. Adapt of Missouri, a subsidiary of Compass Health Network, has been serving the St. Louis metropolitan area since 1982. While Adapt operates as a for-profit organization, it shares our commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered mental health services. Adapt specializes in community-based support for adults with mental health conditions, focusing on recovery-oriented services such as psychosocial rehabilitation and case management that foster independence and meaningful community engagement. Royal Oaks Hospital serves all acute behavioral health care inpatient needs for children and adolescents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our multi-disciplinary team continually strives to set the standards in patient safety and are committed to providing the highest quality of care. Royal Oaks Hospital believes in the health and wellbeing of our patients and it shows in the care they receive each and every day.

Why Join Us? Whether you're joining Compass Health Network or Adapt of Missouri, you'll become part of a dedicated, mission-driven team committed to transforming lives through compassionate, innovative care. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where your work is valued and your professional growth is encouraged. We offer: Competitive benefits, opportunities for career advancement, personal and professional development, licensure supervision, tuition reimbursement & scholarships, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness program with Xponential access, generous paid time off and holidays, National Health Service Corp loan repayment eligibility*

*Please note: While Compass Health Network is eligible for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program, positions with Adapt of Missouri are not eligible due to its for-profit status.

Your Career, Your Impact Whether you're beginning your career or looking to take the next step, you'll find purpose and opportunity with us. Join a team where your skills and compassion make a meaningful impact—every single day.

Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you! Equal Opportunity Statement Compass Health Network is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.

Our Hiring Process

Stage 1: Applied

Stage 2: Review

Stage 3: Electronic Application

Stage 4: Interview

Stage 5: Offer of Employment

Stage 6: Background Screening

Stage 7: Hired

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