Assertive Community Treatment Coordinator

About the role

Sault Area Hospital's Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team provides specialized community care for people living with severe and persistent mental illness. The ACT Coordinator acts as clinical and administrative supervisor of the team, directing the multidisciplinary team together with psychiatric support so that services meet ACT Standards and recovery principles. The coordinator may also act as a practicing clinician on the team. The position is permanent and full time.

Key responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day clinical and administrative operations of the ACT team, including coverage for day, evening, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Lead daily organizational staff meetings and treatment planning meetings, and keep treatment plans up to date.
• Direct and coordinate client admissions, treatment, rehabilitation and support services, and comprehensive client-centred assessments.
• Carry a small caseload of clients and advocate for interventions that improve client outcomes.
• Evaluate client status continuously and coordinate treatment to meet changing needs.
• Provide support to the Early Psychosis Intervention program and educate clients, families and staff.
• Monitor medical records management, train staff on record requirements and review assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
• Liaise with community organizations, employers and government officials on services, employment and housing.
• Participate in accreditation, quality assurance and research initiatives, and support staff recruitment and policy development.

Required profile

• Masters level preparation.
• Registration with a professional college (e.g. College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, College of Psychologists of Ontario, Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, or College of Physiotherapists).
• Understanding of the Mental Health Act and health system navigation.
• Valid G driver's licence and access to a vehicle.
• Three to five years of experience providing direct services to clients with severe and persistent mental illness; leadership experience preferred.

Required skills

• Knowledge of the Ontario ACT and Early Psychosis Intervention Program Standards.
• Extensive knowledge of community resources.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and electronic documentation systems.
• Teamwork, organization and time management, and ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.