Forensic ACT Team Lead (

Bring Your Passion.

Carolina Outreach is seeking a Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Team Lead for the overall clinical and administrative supervision of the FACT team, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based services for individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders who are involved in the criminal justice system

Build Your Purpose.

As a Forensic ACT Team Lead, you will provide leadership, service coordination, staff supervision, and legal system collaboration to support the successful reintegration of justice-invovled individuals into the community. The Team Lead ensures adherence to forensic treatment best practices while working closely with law enforcement, courts, probation/parole officers, and other stakeholders.

Position Highlights:

• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to the FACT team, ensuring adherence to forensic mental health standards and model fidelity.

• Oversee the development and implementation of person-centered treatment plans that integrate behavioral health and legal system requirements.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the FACT team and criminal justice partners, including courts, probation/parole, and correctional agencies.

• Conduct and oversee forensic risk assessments, diversion planning, and reentry coordination to support justice-involved individuals.

• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings, providing clinical guidance, case consultation, and staff training in evidence-based forensic practices.

The above statements describe the general nature of work being performed and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Location: Raleigh, NC

Compensation: $70,000.00

• Education:
  • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field, required.
• Certification / Licensure Requirements:
  • Active clinical license (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, or equivalent, required.
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required within 90 days of hire.
  • CPR/First Aid certification, required.
  • Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation, required.
• Experience / Knowledge Requirements:
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in community mental health, forensic mental health, or criminal justices-related services, required.

Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from ncgCARE's competitive benefits package to support you and your loved ones, provide work/life balance, and invest in your future. The list below is for informational purposes only.

• Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
• Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan, you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem), with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental, so you can choose the level of coverage that fits your needs and budget.
• Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed to keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp.
• An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account to reimburse yourself on a pre-tax basis for child care.
• Generous paid time off
• 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
• Financial planning and education services at no cost to you
• Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability)
• Educational Assistance (your position, date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility)
• Advancement and Career Development Opportunities

Join a team dedicated to providing responsive, effective, and compassionate care to our communities. Together, we can make a difference—starting with you.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals as needed. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at [email protected].

ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) of your authorization to work in the United States.
ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

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