ACT TEAM LEAD

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; Frankford (DE); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Company-Paid Training

Job summary

Abraxas Youth & Family Services seeks an experienced ACT Team Leader to provide clinical and administrative leadership for a multidisciplinary team serving adults with severe mental illness. You will guide treatment planning, ensure trauma-informed care, and support recovery, independence, and community integration.

The role combines clinical leadership with operational duties, including staff supervision, scheduling, and program compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed or eligible behavioral health clinician.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams in community settings.
• Experience with ACT or similar recovery-focused programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the ACT team and guidance on treatment planning.
• Oversee administrative operations and staffing to ensure 24/7 crisis readiness.
• Model trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care across all services.

Skills

behavioral health clinician

confident leader

clinical leadership

administrative leadership

recovery-oriented

trauma-informed

multidisciplinary teams

evidence-based practices

effective communicator

problem solving

co-occurring disorders

community-based recovery

Education

Master’s or Doctoral in Psychology/Counseling/Social Work/Nursing/Rehabilitation

RN with MH Nursing cert

Job description

Lead a Team. Inspire Recovery. Change Lives.

ACT Team Leader

Full-Time | Salaried

$69,999.98 Annually

DailyPay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

We believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We’re seeking an experienced and compassionate ACT Team Leader to provide clinical and administrative leadership to a multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment team.

This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for a clinician who is passionate about recovery‑oriented behavioral health services and developing strong teams. You’ll lead professionals and paraprofessionals who work together to support up to 125 individuals living with and recovering from severe and persistent mental illness.

If you’re ready to combine your clinical experience, leadership skills, and commitment to recovery into a role where you can make a broader impact, we want to hear from you.

About The ACT Program

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

is an evidence‑based approach designed to provide comprehensive, community‑based services to individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness.

The ACT Team Leader helps ensure services are delivered through a recovery‑oriented, trauma‑informed approach focused on hope, strengths, wellness, independence, and meaningful community participation.

The program incorporates multiple evidence‑based practices, including:

• Assertive Community Treatment
• Integrated Dual Disorders Treatment
• Illness Management and Recovery
• Individual Placement and Support (IPS)
• Pathways to Housing
• Trauma‑Informed Care
• Family Psychoeducation

Why Join Our Team?

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• $69,999.98 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

Career Growth & Development

• Clinical and Leadership Development
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Multidisciplinary Team Leadership Experience
• Evidence‑Based Practice Training
• Supervisory Development
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Lead a multidisciplinary behavioral health team
• Support individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness
• Develop and mentor behavioral health professionals
• Promote recovery, wellness, and independence
• Strengthen access to housing, healthcare, employment, and community resources
• Improve the quality and effectiveness of community‑based services
• Make an impact on both the individuals we serve and the professionals providing their care

What You’ll Do

As the ACT Team Leader, you will have both clinical and administrative responsibility for managing a multidisciplinary team of professionals and paraprofessionals.

You’ll provide leadership, clinical guidance, and operational oversight while ensuring the team delivers high‑quality, evidence‑based services that encourage and facilitate recovery.

Your Responsibilities May Include:

Clinical Leadership & Recovery Services

• Inspire staff to provide effective, trauma‑informed services focused on hope, strengths, wellness, and recovery.
• Provide clinical guidance to the ACT team for individuals receiving services.
• Ensure treatment interventions are appropriately scheduled and carried out.
• Promote the use of evidence‑based practices across the program.
• Support practices including trauma‑informed care, motivational enhancement, relapse prevention, and recovery‑oriented services.
• Help ensure individuals receive coordinated, person‑centered care that reflects their needs and recovery goals.
• Support clinical decision‑making and treatment planning across the multidisciplinary team.

Staff Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise the clinical and administrative activities of program staff.
• Provide employees with direction, guidance, coaching, and feedback.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and ensure positions are filled.
• Ensure employees work required hours and complete necessary job responsibilities.
• Coordinate and participate in staff meetings, interdisciplinary team meetings, and treatment plan reviews.
• Foster an environment that encourages collaborative decision‑making and shared accountability.
• Promote positive and effective working relationships across the team.

Program Operations & Compliance

• Ensure ACT services are delivered in accordance with program policies, regulatory requirements, and professional and ethical standards.
• Monitor program outcomes against established benchmarks.
• Develop corrective action plans when opportunities for improvement are identified.
• Monitor program performance related to utilization, billing, productivity, and contractual expectations.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation within the Electronic Health Record.
• Use EHR reporting tools to monitor staff productivity and compliance.
• Maintain appropriate staffing schedules.
• Help ensure around‑the‑clock availability for crisis response.
• Maintain compliance with applicable confidentiality, HIPAA, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Housing, Employment & Community Supports

• Help oversee coordination of housing, vocational, medical, entitlement, and other community‑based services.
• Collaborate with community agencies and housing resources to identify safe and affordable housing options.
• Build relationships with internal and external referral sources.
• Help individuals access the appropriate level of care and community resources.
• Support services that help individuals achieve greater stability and independence.
• Promote employment and vocational opportunities as part of recovery planning.

Quality Improvement & Program Leadership

• Monitor clinical and operational outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen services and improve program performance.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to meet clinical and administrative objectives.
• Provide feedback regarding the clinical needs of individuals served.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen prevention, outreach, treatment, and supervision.
• Demonstrate respect for individuals, families, employees, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Model professional judgment, accountability, and organizational values.

Who We’re Looking For

• An experienced behavioral health clinician
• A confident and supportive leader
• Experienced working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness
• Comfortable providing both clinical and administrative leadership
• Passionate about recovery‑oriented and trauma‑informed services
• Skilled at supervising and developing multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledgeable about evidence‑based behavioral health practices
• Organized and able to balance multiple priorities
• An effective communicator and problem solver
• Comfortable working with individuals with co‑occurring substance use disorders
• Committed to dignity, independence, and community‑based recovery

QualificationsEducation

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Nursing, Rehabilitation, or a related field from an accredited college or university

OR

• Registered Nurse with a certificate in Mental Health Nursing from the American Nurses Association

Experience

• At least 3 years of clinical and/or administrative experience providing community support services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness, including individuals with co‑occurring substance use disorders.
• Addictions training and/or experience preferred.

Additional Requirements

• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing
• At least 3 years of continuous driving experience with no serious traffic infractions
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain required criminal background clearances
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Strong critical thinking and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record systems

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-Time
• $69,999.98 Annual Salary
• Leadership of a multidisciplinary ACT team
• Position includes both clinical and administrative responsibilities
• Schedule flexibility is required to support program operations.
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate staffing and 24/7 crisis‑response availability for individuals receiving services.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, reach, bend, stoop, twist, and climb steps.
• Ability to drive a vehicle as required.
• Ability to work within office and community‑based environments.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

About Our Organization

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.