D118 - APEX - GAP - Team Lead Clinician Licensed, APEX

River Edge Behavioral Health•Macon, GA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

River Edge Behavioral Health is seeking a Team Lead Licensed Clinician for the APEX - GAP program in Macon, GA. This role is responsible for the implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the Georgia APEX Program within assigned school districts. The Team Lead ensures high-quality mental health service delivery, fosters collaboration with school systems, and maintains compliance with DBHDD standards. This position reports to the Community Support Service Program Manager and provides daily supervision, mentoring, and guidance to APEX therapists, community support staff, and case managers. The role involves monitoring staff productivity, documentation, and data collection, collaborating with school administrators, and serving as the primary liaison between the DBHDD Regional Office and APEX staff. The Team Lead will oversee program implementation, review treatment plans, provide clinical support, monitor early intervention efforts, and evaluate key performance metrics. They will also support clinicians in building collaborative relationships with school staff, including counselors, teachers, and parents.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
Licensed or license-eligible in the State of Georgia (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, etc.).
Minimum of three (3) years of experience providing mental health services to children or adolescents, preferably in a school or community setting.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory or program coordination experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide daily supervision, mentoring, and guidance to APEX therapists, community support staff, and case managers.
Monitor staff productivity, documentation, and data collection to ensure compliance with DBHDD, Medicaid, and program requirements.
Collaborate with school administrators and district leaders to strengthen school-based mental health partnerships.
Serve as the primary liaison between DBHDD Regional Office and APEX staff, ensuring timely reporting and performance evaluations.
Oversee APEX program implementation in assigned schools, ensuring fidelity to DBHDD and APEX protocols and achievement of service delivery goals.
Review and approve treatment plans, progress notes, and referrals for assigned schools.
Provide coaching and clinical support to team members, emphasizing trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices.
Monitor early intervention efforts, including crisis response and coordination with community mental health providers.
Evaluate key performance metrics such as response times, service utilization, and student engagement.
Support clinicians in building collaborative relationships with school staff, including counselors, teachers, and parents.