Director of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Youth Program
Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Package for highly qualified candidates
Northern Rivers Family of Services seeks a leader for the Youth ACT Crisis Response program in Schenectady, NY. Seeking an experienced professional who will develop and supervise a multi-disciplinary team that provides services to youth and families with the highest level of need in the community. The over-arching goals of the program are to prevent out-of-home placement, in-patient hospitalization, and involvement with the child welfare system by expanding services to youth ages 10 to 21 with significant psychiatric needs, who are at risk of institutional level of care, and who require intensive interventions to support the child and family’s complex needs.
The Director will also have the opportunity to develop their team’s skills to maximize their impact on the individuals and communities the Youth ACT program serves while also providing clinical and administrative oversight to the program in collaboration with the NYS OMH and NRFS leadership.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Interface with county mental health leadership to coordinate admissions to Youth ACT and successful discharges to lower levels of care
- Coordinate with prescribers, licensed mental health professionals, and team members with specialized expertise to provide youth and families with comprehensive care
- Facilitate team building, staff training, and staff supervision to develop a cohesive, high performing team
- Collaborate with agency leadership to develop the Youth ACT program as a best-practice model in New York State
- Provide outreach and education to community providers about Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) including the program philosophy, outcomes, and best practices
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with other agencies, schools, hospitals, primary care providers, housing authorities, and law enforcement agencies to assist in meeting the needs of the youth and families served
- Provide direct services to youth and families through collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ensure the development of person-centered, youth-driven treatment plans that assist youth and families in addressing their barriers and creating real and lasting change in their lives
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Master's degree
- 1-2 years of progressively responsible related experience
CERTIFICATION / LICENSURE
- NYS licensure in the mental health field required
- Valid NYS Driver's License required
Benefits
- 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
At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work.
