ACT TEAM LEAD
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Job summary
Resources for Human Development (RHD) in Chattanooga, Tennessee, seeks an ACT Team Lead to provide clinical leadership and day-to-day oversight of a multidisciplinary team within the Assertive Community Treatment program. The role combines direct client care with operations and supervision in a community-based setting.
The position offers a $70,000 annual salary, Full-Time status, and benefits including DailyPay, insurance after 30 days, and a 401(k).
Qualifications
- Licensed mental health professional with applicable credentials.
- Minimum 3 years direct care experience with adults in mental health/related fields.
- At least 2 years in community-based treatment and leadership potential.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and direct client care in community settings.
- Supervise ACT team staff and support professional development.
- Oversee daily ACT operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Monitor program expenses and maintain census levels.
Skills
Education
Job description
Lead a Team. Transform Lives. Make an Impact.
Full-Time | Salaried
$70,000 Annually
DailyPay Available
At Resources for Human Development (RHD), we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.
We’re seeking a licensed mental health professional to serve as ACT Team Lead for our Assertive Community Treatment program in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for a behavioral health professional who wants to combine clinical work, community‑based services, staff leadership, and program operations. You’ll oversee the day‑to‑day operations of a multidisciplinary ACT team while remaining connected to the individuals we serve.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your behavioral health career and lead a team that makes a meaningful impact in the community, we want to hear from you.
The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program of Resources for Human Development (RHD) provides multidisciplinary, community‑based behavioral health services designed to support individuals with complex mental health needs.
ACT services are delivered where individuals need them, including in community settings, with team members working collaboratively to promote recovery, stability, independence, and successful community living.
As the ACT Team Lead, you’ll provide clinical and operational leadership while helping ensure the team has the structure, guidance, and support necessary to deliver high‑quality services.
- $70,000 Annual Salary
- DailyPay, access your earned wages before payday
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance after 30 days
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Company-Paid Training
- Clinical and Leadership Development
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Supervisory Experience
- Opportunities to Lead a Multidisciplinary Team
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
- Lead a multidisciplinary behavioral health team
- Work directly with individuals in the community
- Help individuals achieve greater stability and independence
- Develop and support behavioral health professionals
- Influence the quality and delivery of ACT services
- Combine clinical practice with program leadership
- Conduct initial assessments and assist with developing individualized treatment plans.
- Evaluate individuals on an ongoing basis and adjust treatment approaches based on changing needs.
- Maintain an individual caseload and provide direct clinical services as appropriate.
- Participate in planning and coordinating client care activities.
- Work directly with clients in community-based settings.
- Help ensure treatment is person‑centered and responsive to individual goals and needs.
- Provide day‑to‑day leadership, supervision, and guidance to ACT team members.
- Coach, counsel, and support staff in their professional development.
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and evaluating employees.
- Organize and distribute staff workloads based on program and client needs.
- Support employee performance and accountability.
- Help create a collaborative, supportive, and effective team environment.
- Oversee the daily operations of the ACT team.
- Help ensure staff follow required policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Monitor clinical documentation and medical record requirements.
- Develop and maintain effective staff scheduling systems.
- Support efficient program operations and service delivery.
- Ensure appropriate crisis intervention coverage is maintained.
- Demonstrate a commitment to RHD values and professional standards in all aspects of program leadership.
- Help maintain appropriate program census levels.
- Monitor and manage program expenses.
- Support responsible use of program funds and resources.
- Balance clinical priorities with the operational needs of the program.
- Work collaboratively with leadership to support the overall effectiveness and sustainability of the ACT program.
- A licensed mental health professional
- Ready to grow into or continue in a behavioral health leadership role
- Comfortable balancing clinical work with staff management
- Experienced in community-based behavioral health services
- Confident providing coaching, feedback, and guidance to employees
- Organized and capable of managing multiple priorities
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Comfortable making decisions and solving problems
- Passionate about recovery-oriented, person-centered care
- Licensed mental health professional- Applicable credentials may include LMSW, LCSW, MFT
- Graduate‑level education in a behavioral health, social work, counseling, or related mental health field
- Minimum of three (3) years of direct care experience with adults in: Mental Health, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, Substance Abuse, Juvenile Justice, Health Care, Vocational Rehabilitation or similar programs
- At least two (2) years of community-based treatment experience
- Valid Driver’s License
- Driving record in good standing
- Ability to provide services in community-based settings
- Ability to effectively lead and collaborate with a multidisciplinary behavioral health team
- Full-Time
- $70,000 Annual Salary
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program
- Position includes both community-based clinical work and staff management
- Schedule flexibility may be required to meet client, staffing, and program needs.
- Ability to travel throughout the community as required to provide services and oversee program operations.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform other physical activities associated with the position.
- Ability to drive a vehicle as required.
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Resources for Human Development (RHD) is part of the Inperium family of companies.
Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.
Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
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