CST Team Lead (2356)
About The Position
Appalachian Community Services (ACS), an ncgCARE partner, is dedicated to providing mental health, substance use, and intellectual/developmental disability services to individuals and families across the seven western counties of North Carolina. Our mission is to promote the emotional and physical well-being of our clients in a safe and respectful environment. We are committed to offering a comprehensive range of services to meet the evolving needs of our communities, including counseling and psychiatry, substance use treatment, crisis stabilization, intensive in-home services, peer support, and residential programs. We are seeking a Clinical Team Lead to oversee our Enhanced Services team. In this role, you will coordinate clinical services, provide direct therapy, and lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care for individuals and families. If you are a motivated clinician and leader with a passion for mental health advocacy and community support, we want to hear from you! Position Description: Conduct and oversee client assessments to determine clinical needs, service scope, and anticipated outcomes. Assign team members based on their clinical expertise to ensure the highest quality care for each client. Provide individual and family therapy to clients assigned to the Enhanced Services team. Ensure service delivery aligns with medical necessity criteria and client Person-Centered Plans (PCPs). Monitor and evaluate interventions, services, and client progress to support positive treatment outcomes. Provide clinical supervision and guidance to all team members, ensuring adherence to best practices and individual supervision plans. Ensure compliance with service documentation standards, including reviewing and approving service notes and PCPs. Lead regular team meetings to discuss client progress, interventions, and team challenges. Facilitate crisis response and linkage to additional services as needed to ensure comprehensive client care. Travel within the service area and maintain a flexible schedule to meet the needs of clients and the team. The above statements describe the general nature of work being performed and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Counseling, or Social Work.
- Active or provisional licensure as LCMHC, LCSW, or LMFT (required).
- Previous experience providing individual and family therapy.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in community-based mental health services preferred.
- Supervisory or leadership experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and oversee client assessments to determine clinical needs, service scope, and anticipated outcomes.
- Assign team members based on their clinical expertise to ensure the highest quality care for each client.
- Provide individual and family therapy to clients assigned to the Enhanced Services team.
- Ensure service delivery aligns with medical necessity criteria and client Person-Centered Plans (PCPs).
- Monitor and evaluate interventions, services, and client progress to support positive treatment outcomes.
- Provide clinical supervision and guidance to all team members, ensuring adherence to best practices and individual supervision plans.
- Ensure compliance with service documentation standards, including reviewing and approving service notes and PCPs.
- Lead regular team meetings to discuss client progress, interventions, and team challenges.
- Facilitate crisis response and linkage to additional services as needed to ensure comprehensive client care.
- Travel within the service area and maintain a flexible schedule to meet the needs of clients and the team.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage through Anthem.
- Wellness resources, including 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Two dental plan options and vision coverage through Delta Dental and EyeMed.
- Paid Time Off and 401(k)/Roth IRA retirement plans.
- Tuition assistance and financial planning services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
