ACT Team Behavioral Health Specialist

ACT Team Behavioral Health Specialist - $28/hr-$31/hr. We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and highly motivated Behavioral Health Specialist to join our client's Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team . The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or a related behavioral health field and possess a minimum of two years of direct experience working within an ACT team or similar community-based mental health setting .

The ACT Behavioral Health Specialist provides intensive, community-based mental health services to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI), co-occurring substance use disorders, and significant functional impairments. This position emphasizes person-centered care, recovery-oriented support, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:
Deliver individualized therapeutic interventions and recovery-focused support to clients in community settings (homes, shelters, streets, etc.).
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary ACT team, including psychiatry, nursing, substance use counselors, vocational specialists, and peer support staff.
Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments, risk evaluations, and crisis interventions.
Develop, implement, and regularly update person-centered treatment plans in collaboration with clients and the team.
Provide supportive counseling, psychoeducation, and skills training in areas such as symptom management, daily living, and interpersonal relationships.
Assist clients with accessing housing, benefits, healthcare, employment, and social supports.
Participate in daily team meetings and regular case consultations to ensure coordinated care.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
Engage in on-call rotation and respond to crises as needed, including after hours.
Advocate for clients and work collaboratively with community partners, legal systems, and medical providers.

Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW), Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with an ACT team or in a similar intensive community-based mental health setting.
Demonstrated understanding of severe mental illnesses, co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction.
Strong clinical judgment, crisis management skills, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Licensure or license-eligibility (LMSW) in the state of NY preferred, but not required.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $31.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:
Addiction Medicine
Psychiatry
Schedule:
Day shift

Application Question(s):
What is the best phone number and email address to reach you?

Experience:
ACT Team: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
NYS LMSW License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
Bronx, NY 10465 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
Bronx, NY 10465: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person