ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) Team Lead

About Us:

Leaders in recovery. Champions of hope.

Rosecrance is a private not-for-profit organization and nationally recognized leader in treating substance use and mental health disorders for children, adolescents, adults, and families. With nearly 60 locations in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa, our physician-led team has developed an innovative, multidisciplinary, outcomes-informed approach.

Since 1916, our unmatched legacy as a proven behavioral healthcare leader is a source of hope and strength to those we serve and provides a roadmap for the best opportunity for lasting recovery. Rosecrance served nearly 50,000 clients last year.

Position Purpose: 

The ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) Care Specialist provides but is not limited to case management services, crisis intervention, documentation within the required time frame, individual counseling, medication monitoring and training, attends meetings and other duties that are necessary in order to meet the needs of the seriously mentally ill. The Team Leader is responsible for the management and daily supervision of a clinical team. Duties include but are not limited to managing a case load, running groups, deemed point person for questions and problem solving. The team leader will also complete documentation within specified time frames, provide training, quality assurance, staff supervision, administration, and attend required meetings. 

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling, or related field or RN with one year experience in mental health. QMHP required
• Valid driver’s license

Qualifications:

• Prefer experience in supervising a team in a social service setting.
• Ability to motivate and problem solve with staff.
• Ability to work with persons from diverse backgrounds and personalities.
• Use effective crisis intervention approaches to reduce the impact of increased symptoms on the client and their care taker.
• Skills to adapt verbal and written communication to the language style of the client and their family.
• Ability to adequately assess and re-assess diagnosis, functional limitations and develop plan for reducing these limitations.
• Ability to coordinate services from a variety of community resources.
• Good keyboarding skills and understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, ability to learn new computer programs easily.
• Positive demeanor, empathetic and calm.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Use available data to monitor effective team behavior in compliance with standards. 
• Provide staff feedback on performance via team meetings, monthly supervision and annual reviews.  Provide more frequent individual feedback when needed
• Participate as part of the management team providing support to the team and other departmental staff
• Complete all necessary monthly and quarterly reports by appropriate time lines
• Participate in the on-call system
• Complete all clinical documentation based on all appropriate regulatory requirements and Rosecrance policy
• Utilize variety of treatment concepts, evidence based practices and service modalities when providing care
• Demonstrate an ability to identify an individual in crisis, reduce the impact of the crisis on the individual and their supports and determine appropriate disposition
• Provide leadership by demonstrating self-motivation, seeking improved performance, problem solving while meeting the needs of the staff and consumer
• Serve as a member of the team, and participate in all team meetings, duties and activities as assigned.
• Exhibits actions and makes decisions that align with the Rosecrance Code of Conduct and within the framework of the law.
• Perform all responsibilities in compliance with the mission, vision, values, and expectations of Rosecrance.
• Demonstrates strong customer service skills that incorporate the 5 tenets of the Rosecrance Way into daily practices and interactions with all stakeholders.
• Serve as a role model to others and demonstrate excellent company stewardship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Based on education, experience and credentials

Benefits:

• Health insurance with multiple plan options to meet your needs
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match and discretionary employer contribution
• Group Life Insurance including LTD and AD&D
• Tuition assistance (qualifications apply)
• Licensure/certification reimbursement (qualifications apply)
• Paid Time Off
• Referral program
• Wellness plan
• Certain facilities offering on-site gym

Schedule: 8 hour shifts

• Shift: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm

 Work Location: Rosecrance Ware Center – Rockford, IL

Rosecrance is an equal opportunity employer.

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