Behavioral Health Clinical Lead

Position Overview

At United Health Services, every connection matters—whether we’re supporting patients on their behavioral health journey or guiding the clinicians who care for them. As our Behavioral Health Clinical Lead, you’ll serve as a key resource for Social Workers, CASAC Counselors, and other clinical staff, providing required supervision, leading case conferences and team meetings, and ensuring high standards in assessment, documentation, and treatment planning.

In this hybrid leadership role, you’ll oversee onboarding, training, licensure and CEU compliance, caseload management, and workflow coordination, while collaborating across programs to maintain regulatory excellence. You’ll also carry a reduced caseload to stay connected to patient care and support team needs during high-demand periods. If you’re ready to lead with purpose and elevate the impact of every connection, we invite you to join UHS.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit: UHS Outpatient Mental Health Clinic

Primary

Work Shift:

Day

Regular Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Compensation Range: $33.63 - $50.45 per hour, depending on experience

• Maintains a high standard of professional conduct and acts as a resource and mentor for clinical staff.

• Acts as direct resource for designated team members made up of clinical staff, such as Social Workers, CASAC Counselors, etc.

• Provides clinical supervision as defined by NYS Department of Education, OMH, and/or OASAS and in accordance with regulatory requirements for frequency and modality.

• Coordinates and facilitates case conferences, multidisciplinary team meetings, and group supervisions.

• Completes documentation of clinical supervision meetings.

• Oversees the scope of practice for clinical staff including:

• Training and orientation for new hires.

• Ongoing evaluation of new and existing clinical staff.

• Assists in providing information updates regarding available CEU trainings for staff development.

• Monitors for staff completion of required CEU’s.

• Monitors for license and certification renewal compliance.

• Providing input during completion of staff performance evaluations.

• Assumes leadership role and coordinates the following for assigned supervises:

• Making appropriate patient assignments.

• Assuring adequate management of caseloads.

• Monitoring schedules.

• Ensures compliance with all regulatory policies and procedures relative to assessment, diagnosis, documentation, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions.

• Collaborates with program staff to promote and facilitate the compliance and understanding of OASAS, OMH, Joint Commission, NYS DOH, Infection Control and all regulatory standards.

• In high-demand periods, triages in collaboration with Supervisors and Directors to maximize patient throughput and staff efficiencies.

• Provides direct patient care and carries a reduced caseload of patients in order to incorporate Clinical Lead responsibilities.

Minimum

Required:

• Masters Degree plus three years of supervised experience

• LCSW

Preferred:

• Six years of relevant clinical experience

At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.

A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.

Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits…