Are you a compassionate licensed mental health therapist looking to step into a leadership role? Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Therapist / Assistant Team Lead to support our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. This is a unique opportunity to provide clinical and administrative supervision while making a direct impact in the community. If you’re ready to grow as a leader and help guide a team of dedicated mental health professionals, we want to hear from you!
Why Join Our ACT Team?
At Easterseals PORT Health, our ACT Team brings comprehensive, person-centered care directly to the community. You will play a pivotal role in supporting individuals living with severe mental health and substance use needs while mentoring the team. You’ll gain leadership experience and help shape the future of community-based mental health care.
- Supportive Leadership Role: You’ll assist the Team Lead in overseeing clinical and administrative functions, ensuring that your team delivers the highest quality care.
- Community-Based Impact: You’ll work directly in the field, providing therapeutic interventions and helping individuals stay independent within their communities.
- Advocacy with Integrity: We operate with the highest level of integrity and ethics in everything we do, ensuring that the care we provide is rooted in respect, trust, and compassion.
- Professional Growth: This position offers hands-on leadership experience, supervision of staff, and opportunities for career advancement.
What You’ll Do:
- Step in for the Team Lead when needed, providing both clinical and administrative supervision.
- Deliver therapeutic interventions in community and home settings.
- Assist in coordinating team functions, including peer reviews, intakes, and new employee training.
- Provide direct clinical supervision to team members, ensuring adherence to best practices and ethical standards.
- Participate in daily team meetings, case reviews, and client care coordination.
- Collaborate with the Team Lead to ensure timely documentation and quality assurance.
Qualifications:
- Hold a valid license fully or provisionally (LCSW/A, LCMHC/A, LMFT/A, or LPC) in NC
- Minimum of one year of full-time experience working with adults living with severe mental illness
- Comfortable working in community settings with a valid driver’s license
Exceptional Benefits Await You:
We will intentionally support your professional goals, development and well-being while offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for benefits-eligible positions.
- Salary: $52,000 – $65,000 per year, based on experience and licensure
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off + 11 holidays
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Company phone, laptop, and IT support
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Make a Difference: Join us and make a lasting impact in your community. Apply today at www.eastersealsport.com/job-search or send your resume directly to recruiter@eastersealsucp.com.
About Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health is a compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health, and addiction services to help individuals live their best lives. Our 2,600-member team serves 40,200 people across 11,000 locations in North Carolina and Virginia. Committed to health, we maintain a tobacco-free environment in all facilities and vehicles. As a purpose-driven organization striving to become an Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, Authentic, and Learning (IDEAL) organization, we value unique strengths and perspectives to advance our mission. Applicants of all abilities are welcome!