Team Lead, School-Based Clinician
About The Position
Heritage Behavioral Health Center is a private not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the mental and physical well-being of those we serve and advancing behavioral health in our community. As a growing organization, we are always looking for genuine, caring people to join our team! Working here at Heritage means dedication to being a positive force for change in our communities. In order to meet the needs of our clients and serve the community, we offer a wide range of open opportunities including various clinical, administrative, operations, and many more types of roles. Heritage Behavioral Health is a proud equal opportunity employer. The Clinical Team Lead, School-Based, carries the same direct-service role and functions as a Mental Health Professional, School-Based — providing assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention to support students’ emotional and psychological well-being — while also providing clinical supervision and oversight for a team of up to four School-Based Mental Health Professionals. This position requires collaboration with educators, families, and community resources to develop and implement individualized support plans, while also ensuring that the school-based clinical team delivers consistent, high-quality, and ethically sound mental health services. The Clinical Team Lead helps build staff clinical skill and confidence through supervision and case consultation, while contributing to a safe and inclusive school climate through direct services and mental health education and prevention programming. Ultimately, this position aims to foster resilience and healthy development in students, and to support the professional growth of the school-based clinical team, enabling both students and staff to thrive.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related mental health field
- Active, unrestricted Illinois licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- Experience working with children and adolescents in a clinical or school setting
- Knowledge of evidence-based mental health interventions and crisis management techniques
- Strong understanding of confidentiality laws and ethical standards related to school-based mental health services
- Minimum of 21 years of age
- A valid driver’s license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of automobile insurance
Nice To Haves
- Advanced clinical licensure (e.g., LCPC or LCSW)
- Prior supervisory, lead, or team coordination experience
- Experience working within a school system or educational environment
- Training in trauma-informed care and culturally responsive practices
- Familiarity with special education processes and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Certification in suicide prevention and intervention strategies
Responsibilities
- Conduct mental health assessments and develop individualized support plans tailored to student needs
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions to address a range of emotional, behavioral, and social issues
- Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and families to coordinate care and support student progress
- Respond promptly and effectively to mental health crises, ensuring student safety and appropriate follow-up
- Design and implement school-wide mental health promotion and prevention programs to enhance awareness and reduce stigma
- Provide clinical supervision, case consultation, and day-to-day oversight for up to four School-Based Mental Health Professionals
- Monitor the quality, timeliness, and clinical appropriateness of assessments, treatment plans, and documentation completed by supervised staff
- Support the professional development of supervised staff through coaching, feedback, and guidance on complex or high-risk cases
- Assist supervised staff in responding to student mental health crises, providing guidance and escalation support as needed
- Coordinate caseload assignments and coverage across assigned school sites to ensure consistent service delivery
- Serve as a liaison between the school-based clinical team and school administration, families, and community partners on program-level matters
- Participate in the hiring, onboarding, and training of new School-Based Mental Health Professionals as needed
Benefits
- Paid wellness day every other Friday
- Collaborative mission-driven work environment
- Competitive salaries aligned with state and national benchmarks
- Loan forgiveness eligibility through NHSC
- Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave
- Wellness Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and fitness reimbursement
- Insurance: Health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care), and additional life insurance. Health insurance includes substantial agency contributions toward the cost.
- Retirement: 401(k) and Roth retirement plans
- Professional Growth: Tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities
- Licensure Support: Clinical supervision provided for staff seeking advanced licensure (LCPC, LCSW)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
