Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Clinical Team Leader to join our Adult Behavioral Health program in Canonsburg, PA.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Earn $73,500/year

Position Details

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Clinical Team Leader to oversee our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in Washington and Greene Counties In this impactful role, you will manage an interdisciplinary clinical team dedicated to delivering comprehensive treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to individuals with severe and persistent mental health illnesses. As a practicing clinician and supervisor, you will lead by example, ensuring service excellence while fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.

If you’re ready to lead with compassion and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Why Be an ACT Team Leader at Merakey?

At Merakey, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals with severe and persistent mental health challenges. As an ACT Team Leader, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Make a Tangible Difference – Lead a team that delivers life-changing, community-based care to those who need it most.
• Be Part of a Vision-Driven Organization – Join a values-driven organization focused on compassion, respect, and integrity in every interaction.
• Collaborate with a Multidisciplinary Team – Work with dedicated professionals to provide holistic, whole-person care in a supportive and team-oriented environment.
• Grow Professionally – Take advantage of leadership development, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement.
• Thrive in a Supportive Environment – Benefit from a workplace that prioritizes your well-being, offering a strong support network and valuable resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership Provide oversight and direction to the ACT team, ensuring clients receive high-quality, community-based care.
• Staff Supervision Mentor and supervise a multidisciplinary team, providing weekly individual and group supervision and quarterly field supervision to foster professional growth.
• Daily Operations Oversee daily clinical operations, ensuring adequate staff coverage and facilitating daily team meetings with detailed documentation.
• Client Admissions Manage the client admission process, including scheduling interviews, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans in coordination with the psychiatrist.
• Direct Clinical Services Dedicate 10 hours per week to providing direct clinical care to clients, including crisis intervention and therapeutic services.
• Community Partnerships Build and maintain relationships with community resources to ensure clients have access to housing, employment, and healthcare opportunities.
• Program Compliance Ensure the program adheres to OMHSAS guidelines and complies with all regulatory standards.

Benefits

Merakey 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

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Required Experience

• Masters degree in a generally recognized clinical discipline including, but not limited to, psychiatry, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, or activity therapies
• 3+ years of clinical experience working with adults with SPMI (serious and persistent mental illness)
• 2+ years of administrative/supervisory experience

Preferred Experience

• License eligible (LCSW, LSW, LPC, or LMFT)
  • All fieldwork and course work are completed, but haven’t yet passed exam
• Certified Peer Specialist Supervisor, or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire