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Vivia

ACT Director

Vivia, Lincolnwood, Illinois, United States, 60712

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Base Pay Range $100,000.00 / yr – $120,000.00 / yr

Bring hope, stability, and recovery directly to people’s doorsteps.

At Vivia Health, we’re reimagining community mental health.

Our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program pairs licensed clinicians, nurse practitioners, case managers, and peer specialists to deliver mobile, wraparound services that meet people where they are — in their homes, neighborhoods, and communities.

We’re looking for a strategic, compassionate clinical leader to guide this work and shape the future of intensive community care in Chicago.

Are you a LCSW, LCPC, or equivalent with strong leadership skills and a passion for recovery-oriented, field-based care? Then, you belong here at Vivia!

About the Role The Director of ACT Services leads a multidisciplinary team serving adults with serious mental illness — many navigating co-occurring conditions, housing instability, or justice involvement.

You’ll lead with both heart and rigor, ensuring clinical excellence, operational smoothness, and fidelity to the ACT model while building lasting partnerships across Chicago’s systems of care.

In This Role, You Will What You’ll Do

Provide clinical oversight across case managers, therapists, nurses, and peer specialists

Lead daily coordination meetings to manage risk, review cases, and assign priorities

Maintain fidelity to ACT standards — ensuring balanced caseloads and proactive outreach

Approve treatment plans and guide interdisciplinary care coordination

Respond to crises and oversee safety planning and de-escalation practices

Strengthen community partnerships (hospitals, housing, courts, detox programs, etc.)

Track outcomes like engagement, hospitalization rates, and housing stability

Ensure compliance with Medicaid, grants, and documentation standards

Provide training in trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing

Champion a culture of equity, inclusion, and recovery

What You Bring

Master’s in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Active Illinois license (LCSW, LCPC, or equivalent preferred)

5–7 years’ experience with adults with serious mental illness

3+ years in a supervisory or leadership role

Knowledge of ACT model, Medicaid billing, and integrated care

Strong clinical judgment, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Familiarity with IM+CANS and EHR systems (Athena preferred)

Bonus if You’re

Certification in DBT, CBT, Harm Reduction, or Trauma-Informed Care

Experience with forensic, homeless, or co-occurring populations

Bilingual ability and cultural responsiveness to Chicago’s diverse communities

Why Join Vivia Health?

Lead Impactful Work – Guide a gold-standard ACT program and drive real change in Chicago

Mission-Driven Team – Collaborate with passionate clinicians and visionary leaders

Professional Growth – Access CEUs, clinical supervision, and leadership mentorship

Supportive Culture – Inclusive, values-aligned environment where your voice matters

Details

Location: Clinics and field sites across Chicago

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 9 am - 5 pm

Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Annual professional development stipend

401(k) with employer match

Supportive, flexible workplace culture

Ready to lead a team that changes lives every day? Join Vivia Health and help us build a more equitable, community-based mental health system—one person at a time.

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