Clinician Team Lead

Clarvida • San Diego, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The ACT Team Lead provides clinical leadership, operational oversight, and direct supervision to a multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team serving transition-age youth clients (ages 16–25) with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). The role ensures fidelity to the ACT model, supports staff development, coordinates community-based services, and provides direct client care using recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approaches.

Services are delivered throughout the local San Diego service area in community settings, including clients’ homes, with regular office-based team meetings. The role collaborates with the Clinical Director and multidisciplinary team members to support program goals and performs other duties as assigned to support department, program, and organizational operations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related clinical field.
• Active clinical license in California (LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LPCC, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience providing behavioral health services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI).
• Prior experience in case management, community mental health, or behavioral healthcare settings.
• Strong crisis intervention, clinical assessment, and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of community resources, recovery-oriented practices, and multidisciplinary treatment approaches.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems.

Nice To Haves

• Full licensure is preferred; associate-level licensure may be considered for exceptional candidates.
• Previous supervisory, leadership, or team coordination experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead an ACT team consisting of Pre-Licensed Therapists, Community Integration Specialists, Co-Occurring Specialists, Peer Support Specialists, Housing Specialists, and Employment Education Specialists.
• Provide clinical and administrative supervision, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Lead team meetings, case consultations, and interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Ensure adherence to ACT model standards and program requirements.
• Oversee assessment, treatment planning, recovery services, and discharge coordination.
• Deliver community-based outreach and direct clinical services in clients’ homes and community settings.
• Respond to client crises, psychiatric symptoms, and urgent care coordination needs.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and professional development of new staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with state, county, payer, and organizational requirements.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director and multidisciplinary team members to support program goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department, program, and organizational operations.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Free licensure supervision
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• National discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment through Perks @ Clarvida
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cellphone stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager