Assertive Community Treatment; ACT Team Lead

Overview

We are seeking an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team Lead in Ross County, OH. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $5,000. Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) is a community-minded behavioral health organization serving Southeastern and Central Ohio. We meet people in homes and communities and connect them to resources, partnering with local organizations to promote healthy people and strong communities.

The ACT Team Lead will launch and sustain the ACT model in accordance with the Dartmouth Assertive Community Treatment Scale (DACTS) fidelity standards. The role is 50% clinical and 50% administrative.

• Provide direct, community-based clinical services to individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders, including assessment, treatment planning, medication support (if licensed), and crisis response.
• Lead daily team meetings, supervise clinical decision-making, and ensure team coordination and communication.
• Oversee fidelity to the ACT model as defined by DACTS, including staffing composition, caseload size, service delivery structure, and performance benchmarks.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of a high-functioning multidisciplinary ACT team.
• Monitor and manage team productivity, quality assurance, and documentation standards in compliance with Medicaid and other regulatory requirements.
• Serve as liaison with community partners, housing providers, hospitals, legal systems, and other key stakeholders.
• Facilitate staff development through reflective supervision, training, and ongoing performance feedback.
• Provide backup for team members to ensure continuity of care and 24/7 coverage.
• Participate in program evaluation, strategic planning, and grant or contract reporting.
• Help expand services to neighboring counties as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Ohio licensure is required: LISW, LPCC, LIMFT, or licensed psychologist.
• At least three years of experience in behavioral health service delivery, including work with individuals with serious mental illness.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of ACT principles and the DACTS fidelity model (or willingness to be trained).
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams with empathy, accountability, and clear communication.
• Knowledge of local behavioral health systems, housing, legal systems, and social services.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation required for community-based work.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with startup responsibilities.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• 401K w/ Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides support and resources to help you and your family with a range of issues.

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OUR MISSION Delivering exceptional care through connection

OUR VALUES Dignity - We meet people where they are on their journey with respect and hope

Collaboration - We listen to understand and ask how we can best support the people and communities we serve

Wellbeing - We celebrate one another s strengths, and we support one another in being well

Excellence - We demand high-quality care for those we serve, and are a leader in how we care for one another as a team

Innovation - We deeply value a range of perspectives and experiences, knowing it is what inspires us to stretch past where we are and reach towards what we know is possible

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.