Director, Assertive Community Treatment Programs

Archdiocese of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Patrick Center in St. Louis seeks a Manager of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Programs to supervise the ACT team, provide leadership in clinical services, and oversee program operations within a compassionate, equitable framework.

You will oversee staffing, coordination with partners, and ensure high-quality treatment planning for clients with complex mental health and substance use needs. The role requires a master’s degree in counseling or social work, licensure or licensure-eligible

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling or social work required.
• LMSW, LCSW, PLPC or LPC preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience supervising a team or relevant professional experience.
• Driver license and personal vehicle with auto insurance.
• Drug test to be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of mental illness, chemical dependency, Housing First and Trauma-Informed Care.
• Experience in counseling and case management.
• Ability to lead, motivate a team and self-motivate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Counseling and crisis intervention expertise.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day clinical operations of the ACT team and manage coworker schedules.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding and annual performance planning.
• Collaborate with grant partners and community agencies.
• Conduct comprehensive client assessments and adapt treatment plans.
• Provide direct clinical services to clients in office and community settings.
• Maintain client tracking system and documentation for auditing.
• Foster a respectful, diverse and equitable team culture.
• Coordinate with leadership on service-line initiatives and on-call coverage.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Clinical supervision

Mental health counseling

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in counseling/social work

LMSW/LCSW preferred

Tools

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Job description

St. Patrick Center in St. Louis seeks a Manager of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Programs to supervise the ACT team, provide leadership in clinical services, and oversee program operations within a compassionate, equitable framework.

You will oversee staffing, coordination with partners, and ensure high-quality treatment planning for clients with complex mental health and substance use needs. The role requires a master’s degree in counseling or social work, licensure or licensure-eligible