LCAS Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Team Lead (3849)
About The Position
Carolina Outreach is seeking a compassionate, experienced LCAS Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Team Lead to join our team. This leadership role is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about helping individuals overcome substance use challenges while mentoring a team of professionals dedicated to recovery and community wellness. As the SUD Team Lead, you will provide individual and group substance use counseling while guiding program operations, supporting clinical staff, and ensuring high-quality, person-centered care for individuals working toward recovery. If you are a motivated behavioral health professional who wants to make a real impact in your community while growing your leadership career, we encourage you to apply. The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Team Lead provides both clinical leadership and direct counseling services within the SUD program. This role works closely with the Site Manager to ensure effective program operations, high-quality treatment services, and strong clinical support for staff. The Team Lead plays a key role in program development, staff supervision, and ensuring individuals receive timely and appropriate care for substance use and co-occurring mental health needs.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in the Human Services field
- Completion of 300 supervised hours of practicum
- Under current supervision by a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CSS) or Clinical Supervisor Intern (CSI)
- Hold a registration issued by the governing board regulating a human service profession
- LCAS designation
- Full licensed required LCMHC or LCSW
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and guidance to SUD program staff
- Provide primary or secondary clinical and/or administrative supervision to team members
- Facilitate weekly team meetings and provide ongoing staff support
- Ensure staff receive appropriate clinical direction and coaching
- Support program growth and development based on community needs
- Coordinate with the Site Manager to ensure adequate staffing coverage for program services
- Monitor client participation and program utilization
- Assist in developing new services and treatment offerings
- Ensure timely follow-up on program referrals and client intakes
- Ensure assessments are completed within required timelines
- Provide individual and group substance use counseling
- Facilitate therapeutic groups focused on recovery and relapse prevention
- Conduct clinical assessments and develop treatment plans
- Support individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
- Collaborate with clients, families, and community supports to promote recovery
- Ensure documentation meets agency and payer requirements
- Monitor service authorizations and ensure services remain authorized
- Ensure treatment plans are clinically appropriate and regularly reviewed
- Respond to client or stakeholder concerns as needed
- Advocate for clients within the community and service systems
- Provide substance use counseling through individual sessions, group therapy, and clinical assessments.
- Lead and support the SUD team by providing guidance, supervision, and ongoing coaching.
- Oversee program operations by coordinating referrals, monitoring client services, and supporting daily workflows.
- Maintain quality care by completing accurate documentation, developing treatment plans, and ensuring compliance with agency standards.
Benefits
- Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
- Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan, you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem), with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental
- Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed
- Optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Generous paid time off
- 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
- Financial planning and education services
- Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability)
- Educational Assistance
- Licensure Residency Program for Full-time Clinical Staff
- Advancement and Career Development Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
