Supervisor – Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Nichols College; Dudley (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Association House is seeking an ACT Supervisor to provide dynamic leadership and supervision to a multidisciplinary, community-based team delivering long-term, intensive supports to adults with chronic mental illness. The role includes coordinating wrap-around services and integrating primary, specialty, and psychiatric care.

The supervisor will manage team performance, ensure fidelity to the ACT model and Medicaid standards, and engage in direct clinical work with participants while fostering

Qualifications

• LSW or LPC (OR) an LCPC or LCSW.
• Available to work all shifts and days to ensure proper supervision of staff and coverage.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid IL driving license.
• Licensed use of a car, current car insurance and driving record acceptable to Agency insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

• The ACT supervisor provides dynamic leadership and supervision to a multi-disciplinary community-based team.
• Supervises wrap-around case management, therapy, skill building, substance use, physical health, and crisis intervention services.
• Manages team performance, documentation, fidelity to the ACT model, accreditation and Medicaid standards, program outcomes, and staff development and performance.
• Develops risk mitigation and crisis prevention strategies and maintains direct clinical work with participants.

Skills

LSW or LPC or LCPC/LCSW

Basic computer skills

Valid driving license

Tools

IL driving license

Job description

Supervisor – Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

and the job listing Expires on September 14, 2026

Founded in 1899 as one of Chicago’s original settlement houses, Association House has a 122-year history of meeting the most pressing needs of those in the communities we serve. Today, we provide comprehensive, collaborative and effective programs with bilingual competency in English and Spanish. With more than 30 programs encompassing Behavioral Health, Child Welfare, Community Health, Workforce Development, and the Association House High School, we promote individual health and wellness and create opportunities for educational and economic advancement. With a strong lens on equity, Association House is firmly committed to our core values of integrity, excellence, respect, leadership, and education.

POSITION SUMMARY

The ACT supervisor provides dynamic leadership and supervision to a multi-disciplinary community-based team. The team provides evidence based, long-term, intensive supports to adults with chronic mental illness and co-morbid conditions. The ACT supervisor supervises delivery of wrap-around case management, therapy, skill building, substance use, physical health, and crisis intervention services, providing a pivotal, reliable, consistent level of support to individuals at various stages of recovery through a small, shared caseload model. The team plays a central role in the lives of the program participants, many of whom have minimal natural supports. Guides collaboration and integration of primary care, specialist care, and psychiatric care into the team delivery of services. Manages all aspects of team performance, including documentation, fidelity to the ACT model, accreditation and Medicaid standards, program outcomes, and clinical development and performance of staff. The ACT supervisor contributes to the program’s success through on the ground direct care to participants while cultivating a highly cohesive team. Works closely with other programs and service providers in the community to increase service access and to strengthen community relationships. Develops risk mitigation and crisis prevention strategies through a creative, harm reduction approach. The ACT supervisor position provides flexibility and the opportunity to remain rooted in direct clinical work while leading a unique, interconnected team.

Requirements

• LSW or LPC (OR) an LCPC or LCSW.
• Available to work all shifts and days to ensure proper supervision of staff and coverage.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid IL driving license.
• Licensed use of a car, current car insurance and driving record acceptable to Agency insurance carrier.