Assistant Director, ACT Program – Mental Health Leadership

Envision Unlimited; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Unlimited in Chicago is seeking an Assistant Director, ACT to help lead recovery-oriented treatment within the ACT program. The role includes clinical oversight, signing off IM-CANs, and direct supervision and training of mental health staff delivering ACT services.

Reasonable accommodations may be made. The Assistant Director will participate in weekly supervision, support policy development, training, and program evaluation to ensure high-quality, client-centered services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field.
• Clinical licensure (LCSW/LCPC/LMFT).
• 3+ years’ experience in the social service field with at least 1 year in a mental health program.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory/managerial experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and successful background check.
• Comfortable working in an agency setting serving clients with MI/DD.

Responsibilities

• Participate in administrative decision making with the Director of Crisis Services.
• Maintain compliance with DHS, CARF, and other regulations for the ACT Program.
• Assist with program development, policies, procedures, planning and evaluation of ACT services.
• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators for ACT services.
• Design and deliver staff training based on program needs.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field

Job description

Envision Unlimited in Chicago is seeking an Assistant Director, ACT to help lead recovery-oriented treatment within the ACT program. The role includes clinical oversight, signing off IM-CANs, and direct supervision and training of mental health staff delivering ACT services.

Reasonable accommodations may be made. The Assistant Director will participate in weekly supervision, support policy development, training, and program evaluation to ensure high-quality, client-centered services.