ACT Team Lead

Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health Services (formerly Fellowship Health Resources) fosters hope and recovery. Elwyn provides behavioral health services to improve the quality of life for individuals living with mental illness and addictions, serving over 7,000 individuals across 6 states. The cornerstone of our success is Elwyn's deep and longstanding commitment to the principles of recovery and the inclusion of peers in the recovery process.

Elwyn has developed, trains in, and utilizes the PRISMMODEL approach which is: Person-centered, Respectful, Individualized, Strength-based, and Mission-driven.

Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health Services is seeking an ACT Team Lead to support our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program based in Georgetown, Delaware. The ACT team offers on-call crisis support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to the residents of Sussex County.

$47000 - $52000 / year and comprehensive benefits
Eligible for $5000 sign on bonus

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm with some additional coverage as needed

The Role:

The ACT Team Lead directs, supervises, and supports the activities of an interdisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment team, as well as communicates agency vision and implements strategic initiatives within the region. Assures that the appropriate services and support are offered to persons serviced based on the guiding principles of PRISM.

• Manage staff and program in a PRISM-based manner. Provide one-on-one structured administrative supervision, conducts regular staff meetings, complete 90-day and annual performance appraisals, develop and/or execute strategic and succession plans, and develop a strong, committed team.
• Ensure program operations follow all agency, CBSF, CARF, and PRISM standards. Ensures that the vision of the agency is implemented in all programs. Participates in RFP process as requested.
• Assist Regional Director in the development and monitoring of budgets.
• Serves as Elwyn's local representative with the funding source. Ensures that funding source requirements are met, assist Regional Director in working effectively with the funding source.
• Supports development of and participates in regional/program advisory committees to ensure community input and integration.
• Ensures effective communication between programs and the Administrative Office Departments.
• Serve as a role model to regional staff presenting a professional, ethical, and positive image, as well as communicating the agency's corporate culture and values as stated in its mission statement.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in counseling, social work, clinical psychology, or a closely related human services field.
• At least three years of behavioral health experience (in-patient and/or community treatment).
• A minimum of two years providing direct supervision to a team of three or more staff.
• Delaware state clinical licensure (LCSW, LPCMH) is preferred.
• Valid driver's license. Regular travel throughout the region. Driving in inclement weather as needed.
• Ability to respond to crisis situations as presented.

Why You Should Join Elwyn

We are committed as an organization to creating the best workplace experience for our employees and ensuring those that care for our clients are cared for. Elwyn offers a generous benefits package to all employees starting 30 days from the date of hire including health insurance through Aetna as well as free to low-cost dental and vision coverage to employees and their dependents. Employees can also participate in a 403(b) program with a discretionary match contribution from Elwyn. We encourage excellence in the workplace with our "Making A Difference" employee recognition program which offers bonus compensation for those who go above and beyond in the workplace. Elwyn invests in its employees through a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program as well as a master's degree incentive available to all employees working 30 or more hours weekly.

Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military, or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.

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