FACT Program Team Lead

About This Role

Lead the Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) team, providing intensive, time-limited services to clients with serious mental health conditions. This role involves coaching staff, coordinating care, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate team meetings to review client progress, share updates, and guide care planning
• Provide effective and efficient clinical services using best-practice standards
• Complete and assist staff with Less Restrictive Alternative (LRA) notes and extension requests
• Represent the FACT team in Mental Health Court proceedings
• Ensure timely, accurate agency documentation
• Assist the manager with scheduling, training, and addressing operational challenges
• Provide coaching to staff on client engagement strategies and proactive interventions
• Complete initial treatment plans, psychosocial summaries, and scheduling coordination for new admissions
• Participate in dual outreaches as a safe second when clinically indicated
• Deliver immediate therapeutic crisis interventions and facilitate referrals as needed
• Screen for co-occurring conditions, ensuring referrals to internal and external resources
• Maintain knowledge of KMHS outpatient and 24/7 services to support client transitions
• Serve as point of contact for 24/7 units, outpatient teams, and medical assistants
• Advise manager on operational needs such as supplies or equipment

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in Mental Health Counseling or acceptable social sciences
• One year working as a Mental Health Professional as defined by RCW 71.05.020, Clinical Supervisor, or Team Lead in an outpatient or inpatient mental health setting
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or meet needs of clinical caseload and ability to collaborate as part of a clinical team serving clients with psychosis
• Maintain the definition of a Mental Health Professional as defined by current Washington State requirements
• Reliable, insured transportation

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Mental Health Counseling or acceptable social sciences or must meet waiver criteria of RCW 71.24.260
• One year working as a Mental Health Professional, Clinical Supervisor, or Team Lead in an outpatient or inpatient mental health setting

Nice to Have

• Three or more years working as a Mental Health Professional, Clinical Supervisor, or Team Lead in an outpatient or inpatient mental health setting

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits