Careers - UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health

We welcome career posting for positions related to assertive community treatment (ACT). We also welcome postings related to Individual Placement and Support (IPS) teams, which is an evidence-based practice (EBP) of supported employment.

Positions may include team leadership and staffing, as well as other critical stakeholder positions for these EBPs. These include, but are not limited to: training, consulting, research, and fidelity evaluations. State and local mental health authorities charged with overseeing ACT and IPS teams are encouraged to share their postings here, as well.

The Career Listings are open to stakeholders in the United States, and abroad.

Please fill out this career form to have your posting added to the list below. We will post for two months, or until you notify us to remove from our website. Send questions to: bestpractices@med.unc.edu Send questions to: bestpractices@med.unc.edu

*These posts are from multiple organizations and may not be associated with UNC or the CECMH, unless otherwise specified.

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Position	Date	Location	Contact	Description
Healthworks ACT Team Lead/Program Director	February 22,2024	Brattleboro, Vermont	Brattleboro Memorial Hospital-Healthworks	Program Summary Healthworks Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a participant-led approach to improving care and outcomes for people who are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity in Windham County. ACT is an intensive, integrated services and support model designed for people whose basic needs are not being met by existing housing, medical, and mental health services. The Healthworks ACT team is designed to deliver integrated services of the participants' choice, assist in making progress towards goals, and adjust services over time to meet participants' changing needs. The staff-to-participant ratio is small, and services are provided 24-hours a day, seven days a week, for services as they are needed. The Healthworks team will be adaptable, promote access and have strong communication skills, not only with participants but with the team and community (ex. shelter milieu, tent sites, hotels). Healthworks ACT team members are expected to provide outreach to community members, who are enrolled in the ACT program and/or who are served by Groundworks. The team will value and advocate for physical and mental health access and autonomy, through an equity and justice lens, for all participants. Position Overview The Assertive Community Treatment Program Director oversees a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing intensive, community-based services to people whose mental health and/or substance use experiences lead to significant functional impairment. Using the Tool for Measurement of Assertive Community Treatment (TMACT), this position is intended to meet the criteria of the Team Lead role. The Program Director will report to a four-organization collaborative managing board and will work closely and with a steering committee. Responsibilities 1. Team Leadership and Supervision: • Provide leadership, guidance and supervision to a team of professionals, including psychiatric prescribers, nurses, therapist, peer support advocates and case managers in conjunction with discipline specific administrative supervisors • Foster a collaborative team environment that emphasizes empathy, accountability, and adherence to programmatic philosophy of care. • Conduct regular team meetings, case reviews and clinical supervision to the team. • Create and maintain team staffing schedule 2. Clinical Oversight and Quality Assurance • Ensure adherence to best practices in mental health treatment, including assessment, diagnosis and development of individualized support plans. • Monitor the implementation of support plans, ensuring they align with patient centered goals. • Provide guidance on complex cases, crisis intervention and support for staff in addressing challenging situations. 3. Community Engagement and Collaboration: • Cultivate relationships and partnerships with community organizations, healthcare providers and other stakeholders to enhance support systems and resources available to participants. • Advocate for participants needs within the community, collaborating to bridge gaps in services and facilitate access to housing, employment, education and other vital resources. 4. Administrative Duties and Resource Management: • Oversee documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining accurate records of participant interactions, progress and support plans. • Manage budgetary aspects, including resource allocation, grant compliance and financial reporting as necessary. • Implement program evaluation and quality improvement initiatives. 5. Staff Development and Training: • Facilitate ongoing professional development opportunities for team members, including trainings, workshops and certifications • Support staff retention and growth through mentorship, coaching and performance evaluations in collaboration with administrative supervisor. Qualifications • Master's or Doctoral degree in social work, psychology, counseling, psychiatric nursing, or a related field. • Licensure or certification in the appropriate clinical discipline. • Substantial experience (typically 3-5+ years) in mental health services or in working with unhoused/homeless populations. • Leadership or supervisory experience required, showcasing effective team management and coordination skills. • Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards in mental health care. • Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills • Previous Assertive Community Treatment experience preferred but not required • Intentional Peer Support (IPS) Training preferred but not required
UNC ACT Team Peer Support Specialist	January 9, 2024	Raleigh, NC	UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health	This position works within the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team covering Wake County and is based in Raleigh. ACT consists of professionals from multiple disciplines (including psychiatry, nursing, social work, rehabilitation counseling, and peer support) who use a team approach to meet the needs of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in community-based settings. ACT works according to a recovery-based philosophy and provides person-centered services addressing the breadth of an individual’s needs, helping him or her achieve their personal goals. ACT is generally the first responder and single point of responsibility for meeting the client’s needs, which necessitates higher frequency and intensity of services and a low staff-to-client ratio. This position serves as the Peer Support Specialist within the ACT Team. The Peer Support Specialist is a specialty role required by the North Carolina Assertive Community Treatment Clinical Coverage Policy No. 8A-1, whose lived experience with mental illness and behavioral health services provides expertise that training and education cannot replicate. The Peer Support Specialist is a fully integrated team member who provides highly individualized services in the community and promotes the self-determination and shared decision-making abilities of individuals served by the ACT Team. Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services discipline with coursework related to the area of assignment. Some positions may require certification to practice as a certified or licensed Clinical Social Worker as required by the North Carolina Social Work Certification Board. Must be a NC Certified Peer Support Specialist. Ability to use therapeutic counseling techniques to teach appropriate behaviors. Ability to listen, understand and convey information in oral and written form to the population served, their families and others. Experience working with adult mental health is required. Must have effective written and interpersonal communication skills and work well within a team. Valid driver’s license; position requires driving of a state vehicle, must have satisfactory driving record. ACT experience preferred. Interested applicants should go to https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/272433 to apply.