Manager - ACT Team - Maine Health

~ 40 Hours/week, Full-time, Monday – Friday ~

Maine state licensure to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Psychologist (PhD) is required

Position Summary

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a full spectrum, long term, community-based treatment model for adults with severe and persistent mental health needs that have not responded adequately to more traditional treatment services. ACT help’s the person simultaneously in multiple life domains, such as medication management, mental health and substance use therapy, housing, employment, coordination of medical care and 24/7 on call support. ACT is an evidenced based treatment approach that involves a high level of coordinated team-based care, focused on supporting clients to obtain whole health wellness and independence.

The ACT Team Manager is the clinical and administrative supervisor of the team. They provide a combination of leadership, clinical and case management supervision, program evaluation and CQI services to establish, support and continuously improve and maintain a high performing, high fidelity ACT team. The ACT Team Manager is primarily responsible for bringing the team services together, including psychiatry, med management, nursing, mental health, substance use, vocational, peer services, case management, and crisis response. The ACT Team Manager also holds primary responsibility for program sustainability through effective service utilization and ensuring that all services are delivered within the designated operating budget.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Master’s degree in Social Work, clinical counseling, psychology or a related field is required.
2. License/Certifications: Maine State licensure to practice at the independent level of an LCSW, LCPC or Ph.D. in mental health and substance abuse is required. Work to obtain Certified Clinical Supervisor license within 1st year.
3. Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience in community settings preferred. 3+ years of clinical supervisory and experience preferred.

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.