ACT Clinical Manager - Hillcrest Children Center

Hillcrest Children & Family Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services to individuals in our community. As a Joint Commission and CARF accredited organization, we take pride in promoting awareness and understanding to break down barriers for mental health issues in our community!

This is a rewarding opportunity to directly influence the lives of adolescents through intervention support and training!

POSITION SUMMARY

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an evidenced-based practice that offers treatment, rehabilitation, and community integration services to individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness. ACT uses a person-centered, recovery-based team approach to care and entails flexible service delivery, and crisis availability.

The ACT Clinical Manager will provide leadership and supervision to the clinical staff. The Clinical Manager will coordinate clinical services and monitor staff to ensure value-based care and services meet the standards of state, federal, and grantor regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide oversight and monitor the daily clinical operation of the ACT team
• Evaluating the status of clients and plan appropriate to address changing needs.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Regularly evaluate individual and overall team performance; use collected data and information to make needed improvements such as adjustments to caseloads and work assignments to maximize quality of care, and staff productivity.
• Assures staff and program goals are compliant with regulations and guidelines issued by the District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health, Department of Health, Medicaid Program and other applicable laws and professional standards.
• Manage and review treatment plans and clinical interventions.
• Supervise and countersign team clinical documents by utilizing electronic medical record
• Audits client records to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Monitors treatment plans, progress notes, medication, education and management, discharge summaries and plans.
• Initiate and maintain internal and external agency relationships for referral and regulatory authorities.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.
• Demonstrate ability to handle emergencies effectively

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree or PhD in one of the Behavioral Health/Social Services sciences
• Must have an unrestricted/active LICSW or LPC license in the District of Columbia
• 1-3 years of experience providing services to ethnically diverse adults
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement and Life Insurance
• Hybrid work schedule
• 2 weeks accrued PTO
• 2 weeks accrued Sick Leave
• 8 paid company holidays
• Loan Repayment - Eligible employees can receive up to $50,000 in student loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC)!
• Opportunities for professional development and growth!
• Mental health and leadership training
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

$5,000 Sign On Bonus!

Thank you for your interest in the Hillcrest Children and Family Center. Due to the high volume of applications, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.