Are you a strong clinical leader who thrives in fast-paced, community-based mental health care? We are seeking an
ACT Team Leader in Norfolk, VA supporting the Tidewater region to guide and support a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, person-centered care to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.
In this role, you will ensure individuals with complex mental health needs receive consistent, compassionate, and coordinated care in the community. You will lead a team that makes a meaningful impact every day while balancing clinical leadership, direct service delivery, and operational oversight.
The ACT Team Leader oversees daily clinical operations and provides guidance to a multidisciplinary team supporting individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.
Earn $89,793.60/year , plus mileage reimbursement.Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, plus rotating on-call coverage on consecutive days and weekend community coverage.Location: 6379 Center Drive Norfolk, VA 23502Position Details- Establish, administer, and direct the program of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team
- Supervise and evaluate the multidisciplinary team to ensure service excellence
- Provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to clients with severe and persistent mental health illnesses
- Function as a practicing clinician on the team
BenefitsMerakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
- Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
- On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
Required Experience- Licensed or license-eligible as an LPC, LCSW, LMHP, or LMHP-R.
- Master's degree in Social Work or Counselor Education.
- Three years of experience in the provision of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness.
- Valid Driver's Licenses and access to own vehicle. The role requires travel across the Tidewater region to provide support.
Preferred Experience- Supervisory and program management experience is preferred.
- Clear understanding of characteristics and problems of adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Experience with a co-occurring population preferred.
