Act Team Leader

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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.