Director, Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) (26191)

Responsibilities

• Provide overall supervision to the team and oversee allocation of staff time.
• Ensure all team members are kept informed of issues involving participants and their families.
• Monitor caseload size and coordinate program intakes and discharges.
• Facilitate, organize, and document daily team meetings.
• Provide training and supervision for the staff.
• Create rotating on‑call schedule for after‑hours/weekend coverage by team members.
• Provide after‑hour and weekend telephonic backup for on‑call staff.
• Educate the community about Youth Assertive Community Treatment (YACT)—philosophy, program outcomes, and theoretical background.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with agencies, schools, colleges, hospitals, primary‑care providers, and local government supports to help participants succeed in their home environments.
• Ensure staff adhere to program fidelity.
• Participate in all required trainings directed by funding sources and ensure staff compliance with those trainings.
• Act as primary clinician for a subset of program participants, including:
  • Being the point person for the participant and their family.
  • Conducting needs assessments.
  • Engaging in safety planning and wellness‑management planning with participants.
  • Connecting participants and families with needed services and supports.
  • Providing psychoeducation and family therapy.
  • Developing and modifying treatment using a shared decision‑making process that is youth‑ and family‑driven.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and license in a helping profession (Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy, etc.) or physician.
• At least two years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Valid NYS driver’s license.

Benefits

• $7,500 retention bonus for new hires.
• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life insurance.
• Loan repayment assistance.
• Free training/CEU opportunities.

About Northern Rivers

Northern Rivers Family of Services works together to make a difference in clients’ lives, empowering children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Northern Rivers hires great people from a variety of backgrounds, valuing the unique contributions of a diverse staff and fostering a culture where everyone can do meaningful work.