Director, Assertive Community Treatment

The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES)

. Oversee the clinical and administrative operations of the ACT Department with the Senior Director of ACT .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeThe Bronx • New York • United StatesLead💰 $111,240 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced clinical competence in evidence-based practices and recovery-oriented services for high-risk individuals, while ensuring compliance with OMH and NYC DOHMH standards. Proven ability to oversee program operations, facilitate training, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)Licensed Psychologist (PsyD or PhD)Supervisory Experience in Program OperationsProficiency in Electronic Health Records

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Hard Skills

Evidence-Based PracticesTrauma-Informed CareMotivational InterviewingData-Based Analytic ThinkingPerformance Improvement InitiativesProgram OversightCompliance with OMH GuidelinesBehavioral Health TreatmentRecovery-Oriented ServicesClinical Supervision

Soft Skills

Interpersonal Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility to Tolerate Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

Foothold Technology AWARDS

Certifications & Qualifications

Active New York License as LCSW, LMHC, or PsyD/PhD

Industry Keywords

New York State OMHNYC DOHMHHIPAA RegulationsSubstance Use DisordersCriminal-Legal System InvolvementMobile Behavioral Health SettingsMultidisciplinary TeamsCulturally Appropriate ServicesRecovery-Oriented PracticesSerious Mental Illness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the clinical and administrative operations of the ACT Department with the Senior Director of ACT
Ensure culturally and developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services and effective motivational interviewing
Provide clinical support, training, and professional development opportunities for Team Leaders
Ensure ACT teams meet performance outcomes and operational standards defined by New York State OMH, NYC DOHMH, and CASES policies
Oversee incident reporting and management procedures
Conduct program reviews and performance improvement initiatives with the Senior Director and Quality team
Ensure compliance with OMH guidelines, NYC DOHMH standards, and HIPAA confidentiality regulations
Facilitate weekly clinical supervision groups for ACT staff seeking licensure hours
Participate in budget, fiscal, and cross-CASES meetings
Collaborate on special ACT initiatives
Maintain current knowledge of behavioral health treatment, criminal-legal issues, and state Medicaid initiatives
Report workplace hazards or unsafe conditions
Perform other duties as required by the Senior Director and executive staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active New York license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Psychologist (PsyD or PhD)
At least 2 years of supervisory experience in program operations, preferably with multidisciplinary teams
At least 4 years of experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and criminal-legal system involvement
Experience overseeing multiple programs and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
Fluency in OMH regulations and standards for ACT
Advanced clinical competence in evidence-based and recovery-oriented practices for high-risk, high-needs individuals in mobile behavioral health settings
Data-based analytic thinking and decision-making skills
Interpersonal communication skills
Organizational skills and ability to tolerate ambiguity
Proficiency in electronic health records, preferably Foothold Technology AWARDS
Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Vacation and paid time off starting at 25 days annually
Additional summer self-care day
12 paid holidays per year
403(b) retirement plan
Competitive employer matching up to 6%
Employee Referral Program
Flexible work arrangement allowing remote work 1 day per week