Program Team Leader (LISW or LPCC)- Addiction Recovery Center

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Team Lead for Behavioral Health Hospital-Based Outpatient Programs is an independently licensed clinician who provides frontline clinical and operational leadership within the Substance Use Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program. This role demonstrates strong clinical acumen in substance use treatment, evidence-based interventions, and co-occurring disorders, while ensuring safe, consistent, and high-quality care delivery. The Team Lead provides day-to-day oversight through clinical guidance, case consultation, and workflow coordination, while ensuring accountability with accrediting bodies and fostering professional growth, and a collaborative, recovery-oriented team culture.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or other related behavioral health field required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment required
Minimum of 2 years of progressive leadership or supervisory experience within a clinical setting, preferably in an IOP, PHP, or hospital-based outpatient program required
LISW or LPCC Upon Hire Required
LCSW- License Clinical Social Worker Upon Hire Required
S or -CS supervision delegation within 1 Year Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 180 Days Required

Nice To Haves

Experience with ASAM criteria, OhioDBH or Joint Commission-accredited programs strongly preferred
Expert understanding of PHP and IOP level-of-care criteria.
Strong knowledge of evidence-based SUD and co-occurring treatment models (CBT, MI, relapse prevention, trauma-informed care).
Knowledge of OhioDBH and CMS regulations, documentation standards, and quality metrics.
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, provide supervision, and foster staff engagement.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to analyze program data, identify trends, and implement quality improvement strategies.
Proficient in EMR systems and data documentation.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive direct clinical services across the outpatient continuum, including individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, assessments, safety planning, and care coordination.
Deliver coverage during staffing gaps or census surges.
Ensures evidence-based, person-centered care that aligns with ASAM, OhioDBH, CMS, and Joint Commission standards.
Monitor documentation quality, productivity, outcomes, and regulatory readiness.
Lead PDSA cycles; identify trends and implement improvement strategies.
Ensure clinical records meet Ohio licensure board requirements, CMS/ASAM placement standards, and organizational policies.
Support audit preparation and corrective action plans.
Support the Program Manager (RN) in daily operations including staffing, workflow optimization, program evaluation, and policy revision.
Facilitate interdisciplinary communication and lead treatment team meetings to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
Participate in service development and alignment with best practices.
Provide clinical supervision to licensed and unlicensed staff (LCDC, CDCA, LPC, LSW) in accordance with Ohio board rules; maintain supervision plans and records.
Coach staff on documentation, assessment, group facilitation, and clinical decision-making.
Promote professional growth, licensure advancement, and a culture of accountability and support.