Assertive Community Treatment Team Lead

$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.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No