Program Director, Assertive Community Treatment - Belcamp, MD

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs provide comprehensive, mobile treatment services for adults with a persistent mental health illness. The program is for individuals who have not found success in traditional outpatient settings and who require individualized treatment services when and where it’s needed. This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus. 

What to expect.

The Program Director will manage the overall operations and direct support services, ensuring the mental health and well-being of clients. This includes maintaining a clinical caseload, providing therapy in addition to administrative tasks, and overseeing the delivery of in-home and community-based services. You will supervise both clinical and non-clinical staff, ensuring high-quality, client-centered care, compliance with standards, and coordination of services such as therapy, medication management, and crisis intervention. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals with severe mental illness.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Ensuring your program’s mission and services are carried out effectively and efficiently.
• Maintaining compliance with government regulatory bodies and other related accreditation organizations.
• Supervising program staff, both clinical and non-clinical, and identifying training needs based on trends and developments in direct care for mental health treatment.
• Providing direct clinical services, including intake assessments, screenings, and therapy, with an emphasis on in-person care.
• Providing services in-home and in the community, ensuring client care extends beyond the office setting.
• Transporting clients when necessary to ensure access to services.
• Managing administrative tasks associated with maintaining caseloads and service delivery.

What you'll get from us. 

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer: 

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Free clinical supervision to those working towards licensure
• Licensing and certification preparation assistance
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures
• Cross-discipline collaboration

What we need from you. 

• Must be licensed in Maryland as a:
  • Licensed Certificated Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C)
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
• Certification in clinical supervision through the Maryland Board of Counseling or Board of Social Work is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working with adults with mental illness.
• A driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
• Requires on-call flexibility.

The pay range for this position is $77,250 minimum to $90,000 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, license and years and level of related experience.

Sheppard Pratt’s mission-driven culture offers an environment where you can explore what motivates you both professionally and personally. Impact opportunities include hospitals, special education schools, residential programs, outpatient centers, and more. We offer continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs to facilitate your professional growth. Together, we can put your purpose to work.

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