Assertive Community Treatment Team Lead

Ottawa Riverkeeper | Sentinelle de la rivière des Outaouais; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

65k+ salary

Flexible schedule

Self-care leave

Medical insurance

EAP

Disability insurance

Telehealth

Mileage reimbursement

Training stipend

Company laptop

401k

Job summary

SPARC Programs in North Carolina is seeking a dynamic Team Lead for our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team to provide clinical and administrative oversight to a multidisciplinary group delivering community-based mental health services to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.

You will lead daily operations, ensure ACT fidelity, coordinate care, conduct case reviews and treatment planning, and support staff development while complying with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing or related field.
• Active, unrestricted licensure in North Carolina (e.g., LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, or RN with psychiatric experience).
• 2-3 years with SPMI; 1 year supervisory/leadership preferred.
• Strong ACT model knowledge and community-based behavioral health services.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership, supervision, and support to ACT team members.
• Ensure ACT fidelity and best practices are followed.
• Coordinate and oversee service delivery including crisis intervention and community care.
• Lead team meetings, case reviews, and treatment planning.
• Monitor documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Coach, train, and evaluate staff performance.
• Collaborate with hospitals, partners, and referral sources.
• Participate in on-call rotation as needed.
• Ensure compliance with policies at state, federal, and organizational levels.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

ACT model fidelity

Team coordination

Clinical oversight

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

LCSW / LCMHC / LMFT / RN (psychiatric)

Tools

EHR systems

Documentation systems

Job description

$65,000+ - We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to serve as the Team Lead for our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. The ACT Team Lead provides clinical and administrative oversight to a multidisciplinary team delivering community-based mental health services to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI). This role ensures high-quality, person-centered care while maintaining fidelity to the ACT model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily leadership, supervision, and support to ACT team members
• Ensure adherence to ACT model fidelity and best practices
• Coordinate and oversee service delivery, including crisis intervention and community-based care
• Conduct team meetings, case reviews, and treatment planning
• Monitor documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with regulatory standards
• Support staff development through coaching, training, and performance evaluations
• Collaborate with community partners, hospitals, and referral sources
• Participate in on-call rotation as needed
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and organizational policies

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing or related field
• Active, unrestricted licensure in North Carolina (e.g., LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, or RN with psychiatric experience)
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working with individuals with SPMI
• At least 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of the ACT model and community-based behavioral health services
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Experience working on an ACT Team (preferred)
• Certification or training in evidence-based practices (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Trauma-Informed Care) (preferred)
• Experience with electronic health records and documentation systems (preferred)

Core Competencies:

• Leadership and team development
• Clinical decision-making and problem-solving
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, community-based environment
• Commitment to recovery-oriented, person-centered care

Benefits:

• $65,000+ starting salary (depending on experience)
• Flexible schedule
• All Purpose Leave with additional Self Care time off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Whole household telehealth services (including mental health)
• Cell Phone, Mileage & Supervision Reimbursement
• CEU & Training stipend
• Top of the line tech, including company laptop
• 401k

Check out our website at www.sparcprograms.net to learn more about us.