Lead ACT Program Director — Mental Health Services

People-Encouraging-People; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

People-Encouraging-People seeks a Program Director to oversee Assertive Community Treatment Team services in Rockville, MD. You will hire, supervise, and train staff, supervise daily clinical operations, and ensure high fidelity to the ACT model of care.

Responsibilities include directing admissions/discharges, coordinating with agencies, and managing budget and resources while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, or related field.
• At least three years experience working with adults with chronic mental illness.
• License in a Mental Health Profession in the State of Maryland required.

Responsibilities

• Hire, supervise, and train staff; perform evaluations and disciplinary actions as required.
• Direct day-to-day clinical operations of the ACT team, including scheduling and adherence to agency policies.
• Lead morning meetings and weekly clinical reviews to ensure clients’ needs are met.
• Coordinate admission and discharge processes; assign clients for primary responsibility.
• Provide clinical supervision and weekly supervision of all staff.
• Review services and documentation for quality and compliance.
• Monitor medication and health concerns for all clients in the ACT program.
• Oversee budget, billing and grant expenditures for the program.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, or related field

Job description

People-Encouraging-People seeks a Program Director to oversee Assertive Community Treatment Team services in Rockville, MD. You will hire, supervise, and train staff, supervise daily clinical operations, and ensure high fidelity to the ACT model of care.

Responsibilities include directing admissions/discharges, coordinating with agencies, and managing budget and resources while maintaining regulatory compliance.