Team Leader, SSG Fox Suicide Prevention

Centerstone•Nashville, TN

10h

About The Position

The Team Leader for Military Services will serve as the operational lead for all activities related to the SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant. This role will oversee day-to-day program operations, supervise staff teams, ensure compliance with grant deliverables, and coordinate outreach, screening, and navigation services for Veterans, service members, and their families. The Team Leader will serve on the Military Services operations team, act as the primary liaison between Centerstone Military Services and the VA Fox team, and report directly to the Director of Military Services.

Requirements

Strong communication skills (written, verbal, virtual, and in-person).
Growth mindset with ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems.
Highly accountable, professional leader with strong listening and decision-making skills.
Self-motivated with ability to set and achieve short- and long-term goals.
Skilled at catalyzing change and fostering collaboration in team settings.
Demonstrates sound clinical judgment in decision-making regarding consumer needs.
Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, CRM platforms, Zoom, Adobe, and basic data analysis/statistics.
Ability to leverage technology for program management, reporting, and communication.
Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field required.
Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of leadership experience may be considered.
Supervisory experience preferred; experience providing behavioral health services within the military community strongly desired.

Nice To Haves

Veteran status preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead daily operations of the SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant program.
Ensure program activities align with grant requirements, timelines, and performance metrics.
Support integration of suicide prevention services across Centerstone’s Military Services.
Serve on the Military Services operations team to align grant activities with broader organizational strategy.
Directly supervise Veteran Care Navigators, Clinical Care Coordinators, and Peer Mentors.
Oversee referral triage, case conferencing, documentation review, training compliance, and productivity management.
Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to staff.
Collaborate with clinical teams, community partners, and stakeholders to enhance outreach and engagement.
Implement outreach strategies to identify and connect Veterans and families to services.
Represent the program in community forums and outreach events.
Ensure compliance with all SSG Fox grant guidelines and reporting requirements.
Monitor program performance metrics and submit timely reports to stakeholders.
Maintain accurate documentation of program activities and outcomes.
Assist with program budget development and monitoring.
Track expenses, analyze variances, and collaborate with leadership and finance teams.
Act as the liaison between Centerstone Military Services and the VA Fox team to ensure seamless coordination.
Maintain strong working relationships with VA facilities, community providers, and other stakeholders.
Facilitate warm hand-offs and care coordination for Veterans at risk of suicide.
Expand and maintain a network of community linkages to support program participants.