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.
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*These posts are from multiple organizations and may not be associated with UNC or the CECMH, unless otherwise specified.
| Position | Date | Location | Contact | Description | Remote |
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| ACTT Vocational Specialist | August 27, 2025 | Wilmington, NC | Physician Alliance for Mental Health LLC | Program: Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) Position: Vocational Specialist Education Requirements: Bachelor Degree or Master Degree in a Human Service field Experience: at least one year of experience post graduation working with Adult MH/SA population The responsibilities of the Vocational Specialist are as follows: -VS engages the beneficiary on the topic of school or work, particularly competitive employment, educating them about their opportunities and the benefits of working and school; -VS completes a pre-vocational assessment that is focused on beneficiary’s strengths and preferences, and on-thejob assessments, where appropriate; – VS conducts job development, where the vocational specialist builds relationships with local businesses and educates them about the services that the vocational specialist provides, collects information about positions, and ideally determines potential for job carving options; -VS facilitates individualized job placement according to beneficiary’s preferences, per the evidence-based supportive employment model; -VS provides job coaching and ongoing supports, assisting the beneficiary in learning the job skills, navigating the work place, managing work relationships with other employees and supervisor; -VS provides benefits counseling directly, as well as connects beneficiaries to experts for more extensive benefits counseling as needed; this includes development of SSI/SSDI Work Incentives and NC Medicaid Buy-in: Health Coverage For Workers With Disabilities; -VS facilitates the Person-Centered Planning process for beneficiaries assigned to him or her; and -VS serves as a consultant and educator to fellow ACT team members on the topic of evidence-based supported employment, which is the Individual Placement and Support (IPS-SE) model https://pamentalhealth.com/ | |
| ACT Licensed Therapist | August 27, 2025 | Forest City NC | RHA Health Services | Job Description Summary The position of Licensed Clinical Professional calls for a licensed professional clinician with direct experience and skill in treating a range of behavioral health issues. The position of Clinical Professional includes active engagement and coordination of care with internal resources including psychiatry and community support as well as external bodies including the legal system, families, and social support agencies. Forest City, NC Salary: $56,000 to $62,000 Schedule: FT with some on-call responsibility Position Requirements: Graduate degree in Counseling or a related field Valid licensure to provide mental/behavioral healthcare Licenses include LCMHC, and LCSW; associate licensure will be accepted. General working knowledge of the human services delivery system Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Ability to perform tasks on the computer including working with Microsoft 360, Excel, Word and other basic programs. Valid driver’s license, auto insurance. Responsibilities: Providing therapeutic services including assessments, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy to individuals served including but not limited to adults and children/ adolescents. Serving individuals with wide variety of mental health and substance use diagnoses. Facilitating relationships and serving as a link between the company, parents, guardians, local agencies and the community Supporting individuals with connections to services and referral for holistic treatment. Working closely with other clinical/professional staff to maintain communication and providing feedback, standardizing procedures and expediting treatment implementation. Essential Qualifications/Skills Language- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and speak in front of a group, respond to questions from employees, people supported, government officials and the general public. Mathematical (Professional)-Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Fundamentals of math such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions and reading charts and graphs as applicable to practical situations. Ability to read financial statements, apply basic financial ratios and reasoning to interpret and project conditions. Reasoning (Professional)-Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions, diagrams and deal with several abstract and concrete variables at the same time. Essential Physical and Sensory Requirements-With or without the aid of mechanical devices Light – Regularly required to lift 10 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs. Must be able to pull minimum of 10 lbs. Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop. Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Required to regularly stand and walk. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Must be able to talk and hear. Ability to meet the physical requirements of performing therapeutic holds. https://rhahealthservices.org/careers/ a | |
| FACT Mental Health Professional | August 27, 2025 | Gainesville, FL & Jacksonville, FL | Mental Health Resource Center | This is an ideal opportunity for an individual who enjoys working in a team atmosphere and is dedicated to providing both behavioral health care and social services to the individuals we serve in the community. The FACT Program is a multi-disciplinary, clinical team that assumes responsibility for directly providing needed treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to adult persons with severe and persistent mental illness promoting recovery, empowerment, self-determination, and decision-making for each FACT participant. Some of the responsibilities of the FACT team include providing clinical and supportive services through advocacy, crisis intervention, assessments, evaluations, treatment planning, case management, and medication management. Participants are also provided with community referrals, symptom education, work-related vocational and educational services, social and interpersonal relationship training, and support for the participants’ families and caregivers. Most of a FACT team member’s day is spent in the community completing many of the above duties. Only about 15% of their time is spent in the office. Company vehicles are available, however, members of the FACT team also need to use their personal vehicles to provide services and are eligible for reimbursement for mileage. The FACT team operates both during and after normal business hours, rotates holiday and weekend responsibilities, and team members rotate carrying an emergency on-call cell phone. Responsibilities Provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services in accordance with the FACT model, which is based on the Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) manual Assures the accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of clinical records Conducts mental health status assessments Coordinates referrals to community providers and support services Provides assistance with activities of daily living, transportation, communication, social and interpersonal relationship skills Provides education related to symptoms, medications, and mental health issues Conducts individual and group therapy sessions on a variety of topics Serves as a primary case manager for an assigned group of individuals and promotes recovery, empowerment, self-determination, and decision-making for each FACT participant Qualifications In order to be considered candidates must have a Master’s degree in Human Services or related field. Previous experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness (i.e. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder) is required. Experience with DBT therapy techniques preferred. Each member of the FACT team must meet MHRC/RBHS vehicle driver requirements, including a valid Florida Driver’s License, automobile insurance coverage equal to or exceeding 50,000/100,000/50,000 split limits, and no more than eight points on their license for any combination of violations. The FACT Mental Health Professional position requires individual and group interaction with persons who have a serious and persistent mental illness in their home environment, a closed office, hospital, nursing home, and/or locked unit. The FACT Mental Health Professional needs to be able to make sound decisions independently on a daily basis, including but not limited to recognizing emergencies and life-threatening situations and responding appropriately. Strong communication skills are essential and this individual must be able to interact appropriately with internal and external customers, including families, caregivers, community service providers, supervisory staff, and other department professionals. https://www.mhrcflorida.com/ | |
| Team Lead | August 22, 2025 | New Orleans, LA | Resources for Human Development (RHD) | The ACT Team Lead establishes and maintains oversight and direction for the clinical and operational leadership of the multi-functional team to which they are assigned. They are responsible for maintaining and documenting regulatory compliance efforts of the team, providing supervisory guidance and support to all employees of the team including but not limited to coaching, counseling, corrective actions and hiring and firing of staff. They are also responsible for the fiscal security of the program which they lead, including maintaining proper census levels to ensure fiscal viability of the program, monitoring, and controlling expenses of the team, and ensuring the proper use and control of program funds. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed. https://www.rhd.org/about-us/work-with-us/ | |
| Assertive Community Treatment Training Specialist | August 18, 2025 | Catonsville, Maryland | Dr. Amanda Jones | The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) – Psychiatry has an exciting opportunity for an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Training Specialist. The ACT Training Specialist will work at the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, in the Behavioral Health Systems Improvement Collaborative (BHSIC) – Evidence-Based Practice Center, located in Catonsville, MD. This position, in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) of the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), plans and delivers training on the evidence-based practices (EBPs) of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) for behavioral health providers throughout the state working with individuals with behavioral health disorders. This position will require some travel within the state. Please direct any questions about this position to Dr. Amanda Jones, the Director of the Evidence-Based Practice Center, at aj****@***********nd.edu. Exp. Date: 8/28/25 | |
| Consultant and Trainer | July 28, 2025 | North Carolina | Morgan Elliston, HR Consultant | We are hiring one full-time Consultant and Trainer to join our current team of 10 consultants. Job duties will include onsite evaluation of ACT teams using a comprehensive and standardized program fidelity tool (Tool for Measurement of ACT (TMACT)); quality improvement feedback, which is to include a comprehensive report; assisting with training curriculum development and delivering training materials in-person and virtually (e.g., webinars), providing onsite consultation to NC ACT teams. Strong writing skills, good interpersonal style, and effective time management are required. This position will require frequent in-state travel, with the possibility of periodic out-of-state travel. On average, monthly in-state travel is likely to be approximately 6 – 8 days per month. The office will be located in Carrboro, NC; office-based work may be required up to six days per month. Qualified applicants will have at least a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field. Experience with ACT, program evaluation (particularly in using the Tool for Measurement of ACT (TMACT), and/or training/consultation is required, with experience across all three preferred. https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/304283 |
