Description
Position at Clarvida - California
Location: San Diego, CA - On-site/Community-Based
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $40-$42/hour
Date Posted: 09/02/2026
About the Role
The ACT Team Lead is responsible for providing clinical leadership, operational oversight, and direct supervision to a multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team serving TAY CLIENTS (16-25yrs) with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). This role ensures fidelity to the ACT model while supporting staff development, coordinating community-based services, and delivering direct client care through a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approach.
Responsibilities
• Supervise and lead an ACT team consisting of Pre-Licensed Therapists, Community Integration Specialists, Co-Occurring Specialists, Peer Support Specialists, Housing Specialists, and Employment Education Specialists
• Provide clinical and administrative supervision, coaching, and performance evaluations
• Lead team meetings, case consultations, and interdisciplinary treatment planning
• Ensure adherence to ACT model standards and program requirements
• Oversee assessment, treatment planning, recovery services, and discharge coordination
• Deliver community-based outreach and direct clinical services in clients' homes and community settings
• Respond to client crises, psychiatric symptoms, and urgent care coordination needs
• Assist with onboarding, training, and professional development of new staff
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with state, county, payer, and organizational requirements
• Collaborate closely with the Clinical Director and multidisciplinary team members to support program goals
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department, program, and organizational operations
Required Qualifications
• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related clinical field
• Active clinical license in California required (LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LPCC, or equivalent)
• Full licensure preferred; associate-level licensure may be considered for exceptional candidates
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience providing behavioral health services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI)
• Prior experience in case management, community mental health, or behavioral healthcare settings
• Previous supervisory, leadership, or team coordination experience preferred
• Strong crisis intervention, clinical assessment, and risk management skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities
• Knowledge of community resources, recovery-oriented practices, and multidisciplinary treatment approaches
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems
All Employees
• 401(k)
• Free licensure supervision
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Perks @ Clarvida - national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cellphone stipend
(Benefits may vary by state or county)
Work Location
San Diego, CA- Community-based services delivered throughout the local service area with regular office-based team meetings.
Employment Type
Full-time
How to Apply
If you are a licensed behavioral health professional passionate about leading multidisciplinary teams and supporting individuals with severe mental illness through community-based care, click "Apply Now" to submit your application.
Keywords
ACT Team Lead, Clinical Supervisor, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Community Mental Health, Assertive Community Treatment, Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Clinical Leadership, Mental Health Services, SPMI, Case Management, Recovery-Oriented Care, Clarvida Careers.
