Program Manager (Mental Health Professional) - Youth ACT

RADIAS Health is excited to announce a NEW Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team starting this summer!

The Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team is a specialized program designed to provide comprehensive, community-based mental health services to adolescents and young adults aged 14-20 who are living with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders and reside in the metro area. The program aims to support youth in achieving their personal recovery goals, enhancing their quality of life, and fostering independence.

Key Features:

1. Holistic Care Approach:
• The Youth ACT Team employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating psychiatric care, therapy, case management, co-occurring treatment, nursing, and peer support to address the diverse needs of each individual.
• Services are tailored to the unique developmental and cultural needs of young people, ensuring that care is both age-appropriate and culturally sensitive.
2. Community-Based Services:
• The program emphasizes delivering services in the community, including at home, school, or other preferred locations, to reduce barriers to access and promote engagement.
• The team is available 24/7 to provide crisis intervention and support, ensuring that help is always accessible when needed.
3. Individualized Treatment Plans:
• Each participant receives a personalized treatment plan developed collaboratively with the youth, their family, and other key supports.
• Plans are flexible and regularly updated to reflect the evolving needs and goals of the individual.
4. Comprehensive Support:
• The Youth ACT Team provides a wide range of services, including psychiatric evaluation and medication management, individual and family therapy, substance use treatment, and life skills training.
• The program also offers support with education, employment, housing, and social integration to help youth build a foundation for long-term success.
5. Family and Peer Involvement:
• Recognizing the importance of family and peer support, the program actively involves family members and peers in the treatment process.
• Family education and support is available to help families understand and navigate the mental health system.

The expected salary range for this position is based on several factors including market, funding, candidates experience level, skills, schedule, training, and related knowledge. Our ranges are developed and published as good faith estimates for the position.

Salary Range: $98,682 - $103,475

Office benefit package (covers parking/remote expenses): $180/month subject to change

The ACT Manager will provide professional, quality program services to clients served by the Youth ACT team. This person will develop a strong clinical team by performing competent administrative, educational, and supervisory work. Work involves the identification, development, implementation, and evaluation of program policies and procedures as directed by state, federal and administrative codes, as well as professional practice standards. Work is performed with latitude for independent judgment, and action is reviewed by the Associate Director of Clinical Services.

The work schedule is Mon-Fri 8am-4pm; there is also expectation for this position to provide clinical consultation after hours as necessary. Start date is late June 2025!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all clinical, organizational, and financial aspects of the program. This includes leading a multi-disciplinary team in the development and implementation of recovery oriented community based services to individuals with co-occurring disorders. Team operations and practices are guided by State Medicaid ACT standards/law.
• Develop and maintain program policies and procedures and revise as necessary.
• Act as a liaison to the County and State with clinical, contractual, and funding matters.
• Provide direction to the team for day-to-day clinical operation of the team.
• Provide direct services when necessary to cover for staff absences (PTO, FMLA, etc.)
• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy
• Coordinate program activities with community providers and other agencies to ensure optimum level of communication and care for clients.
• Train and assess team member competency in evidence based practices, specifically CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction and Co-occurring Disorders.
• Ensure that treatment plans and documentation are clinically sound and meet the basis for the medical necessity of Youth ACT services.
• Ensure appropriate reporting is submitted to Vulnerable Adult, Child Protection, the Ombudsman's Office, or other agencies/entities when necessary.
• Meet as needed with State and County administration on program development and coordination.
• Maintain appropriate ACT headquarters with suitable furniture, office equipment, and telephone lines, directly or by delegation.
• Develop and administer the Youth ACT program budget including line items such as client specific expenditures, training costs and supplies.
• Monitor staff mileage reimbursement for accuracy.
• Ensure that required program evaluations are completed and reports are submitted to state and county entities in a timely fashion.
• Ensure that all state and county fidelity outcomes/standards are met and/or demonstrate strategic planning toward fidelity adherence.
• Develop and ensure completion and compliance of all mandated training. Identify team training needs and conduct any necessary individual training for direct reports and other team members when applicable.
• Responsible for keeping on-going performance documentation for all direct reports.
• Build and maintain relationships with referral sources such as hospitals, schools, counties, and other providers
• Maintain a pattern of regular work hours.
• Hire all positions.
• Must be able to transport clients in the community.
• Complete all paperwork, reports, and charting contemporaneously and in an organized manner.
• Provide supervision to team members, including performance evaluations, growth and development plans, discipline, and recommendations for salary adjustments.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Masters or Doctorate degree in Behavioral Science or related field.
• Minimum of five year's work experience providing services to individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Three years of experience or training in administration or supervision.
• Licensed Mental Health Professional (LICSW, LMFT LP or LPCC).
• Preferred: Experience providing services to youth

• 4 weeks PTO first year of employment
• Casual dress code
• 12 holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Health Saving Accounts (HSA) + employer contribution and Flexible Saving Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Dependent Care Account (DCA) + employer contribution
• Reimbursement for professional licensure fees
• 403b retirement plan with an employer percentage match
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Bereavement and paid parental leave
• Wellness program to support employee overall health and well-being
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Variety of discounts through ADP LifeSmart
• Pet insurance

RADIAS Health is proud to be a LGBTQIA+, anti-racist, all-inclusive, and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

RADIAS Health is committed to pay transparency and equity, providing all employees and applicants with access to starting salary.