Team Lead, Behavioral Health Clinician (Enrollment)

Mental Health Cooperative • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Clinician Team Lead provides direct clinical services, with an emphasis on prevention, recovery, and consumer-centered care. This role supports individuals and groups in addressing addictions, substance use, family and parenting challenges, suicide risk, stress management, self-esteem, aging, and other mental and emotional health needs. In addition to therapeutic responsibilities, this position provides administrative, supervisory, and clinical leadership within the Therapy Department. The Team Lead supports therapy staff through mentoring, documentation review, licensure supervision, and serves as a backup in the absence of a Supervisor. The Team Lead is also expected to flex and provide therapy support to consumers as business needs require.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Current clinical license (LCSW, LPC-MHSP, LMFT, or equivalent) required.
• Approved to provide clinical supervision, or eligible to obtain supervision credentials.
• Minimum 3 years of direct clinical experience, including group and individual therapy.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
• Cell Phone

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership ability and experience mentoring or supervising staff preferred.
• Ability to make sound decisions quickly and decisively
• Ability to motivate staff
• Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses of provide coaching on professional growth areas
• Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; can be counted on to hold things together during stressful times
• Assist teammates as needed
• Creates and maintains a climate in which teammates want to do their best
• Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of the team
• Can negotiate skillfully in difficult situations with both internal and external groups; can win concessions without damaging relationships; can be both direct and diplomatic
• Internal & external customer service indicative of mutual respect & trust
• Demonstrates ability to work independently, to make critical decisions and to work collaboratively as an integral part of a team.
• Demonstrates evidenced informed practice related to substance use disorders.
• Demonstrates evidenced informed practice related to clinical care of children and youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based individual and group counseling.
• Guide consumers in developing skills to manage mental health challenges.
• Modify treatment based on consumer status and progress.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust plans accordingly.
• Provide therapy coverage as needed to meet business and consumer needs.
• Offer up to 2 days/month administrative support to Therapy Supervisors.
• Serve as clinical backup when Supervisors are unavailable.
• Provide licensure supervision and mentor new therapists.
• Review clinical documentation for quality and compliance.
• Ensure therapeutic goals and medical necessity are met.
• Collaborate with families, providers, and care teams for coordinated care.
• Refer consumers to community resources or specialists as needed.
• Actively participate in team meetings and cross-department collaboration.
• Train and mentor new therapists.
• Stay current through professional development and field trends.
• Maintain HIPAA, OSHA, and Joint Commission documentation standards.
• Model professionalism, integrity, and recovery-oriented care.
• Meet timeliness standards for notes, assessments, and service plans.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 403b - Retirement Plan
• Calm App for medication and mental health
• Gym membership discounts

What This Job Offers

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