Assistant Director of ACT

Overview of Primary Responsibilities

The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Assistant Program Director is a critical leadership position at The Guidance Center of Westchester (TGCW). Established in 2018, TGCW’s ACT program offers treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness (SMI). The program uses a person-centered, recovery-based approach, focusing on recovery through an individualized approach that helps participants achieve their goals and life roles.

Qualifications and Attributes

• LCSW or LMHC required
• Positive attitude and demeanor with an ability to engage individuals of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and needs
• Organized, solution-focused team player with leadership qualities supporting a collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary team approach
• Demonstrated passion and commitment to supporting the well-being and recovery process of individuals and families struggling with severe and persistent mental illness and/or co-occurring conditions
• Ability to conceptualize and implement whole person care, integrated medical, mental health, addiction, and other social determinants of health needs
• Experience with electronic medical record documentation
• Bilingual Spanish speaking a plus

Additional Functional/Organizational Support

• Outreach and linkages to community supports
• Aid in medication management
• Care coordination and support attending appointments
• Educational and vocational support
• Integrated mental health, addiction, and medical treatment
• Housing assistance
• Family education and support
• Wellness skills development
• Facilitate peer support

Qualifications and Attributes

• LCSW or LMHC required
• Positive attitude and demeanor with an ability to engage individuals of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and needs
• Organized, solution-focused team player with leadership qualities supporting a collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary team approach
• Demonstrated passion and commitment to supporting the well-being and recovery process of individuals and families struggling with severe and persistent mental illness and/or co-occurring conditions
• Ability to conceptualize and implement whole person care, integrated medical, mental health, addiction, and other social determinants of health needs
• Experience with electronic medical record documentation
• Bilingual Spanish speaking a plus

Physical Characteristics

• Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long periods of time
• Able to work in an open space floor plan
• Must be capable to move throughout work day and follow people served throughout the community
• Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
• Must be able to move in tight spaces