Clinical Team Leader ( LISW​/LPCC)

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This full-time position reports to the Program Director of Specialized Youth Services and Juvenile Court Services. The Clinical Team Leader oversees NRTC intakes, provides direct mental health and/or chemical dependency counseling services to youth, and leads clinical coordination for the program. Direct-service productivity expectations are reduced to accommodate program leadership responsibilities.

Provide individual, family, and group counseling using evidence-based and/or research-based interventions and develop therapeutic alliances with youth.

Facilitate Seven Challenges group and individual services for youth meeting substance use disorder criteria.

Complete diagnostic assessment (DA) updates for youth placed at NRTC as needed, and assess diagnosis, mental status, functioning, and risk to self or others.

Collaborate with clients on specific, observable, positively stated treatment goals with baselines and treatment tasks that match readiness for change.

Meet the position’s billable-service expectation of 37.5% of the agency standard per fiscal year, scheduling clients within available clinician hours.

Maintain clinical records within agency standards and deadlines, with an annual average initial clinical records review score of at least 90%.

Engage family members, caregivers, and community supports in clients’ recovery.

Oversee NRTC intakes and coordinate with program staff regarding service delivery to youth and their primary families.

Attend weekly NRTC administration meetings and provide consultation during program crises.

Model teamwork, use appropriate delegation, seek supervision when needed, and support staff in implementing best-practice care.

Support program efficiency and fiscally responsible resource management; help maintain facility cleanliness, security, and safety.

Protect confidentiality, follow clinical and ethical standards, and perform other duties as assigned.

Provides clinical consultation, team leadership, and program coordination. Direct personnel-management authority is not specified in the source job description.

Clinical Judgment:
Ethical, evidence-informed care, risk assessment, and crisis response.

Communication and Customer Service:
Professional and timely communication with clients, families, colleagues, and partners, including returning calls within 24 hours.

Collaboration and Cultural Competence:
Respectful service to culturally diverse populations, teamwork, and annual cultural competency training.

Dependability and Productivity:
Reliable attendance, effective prioritization, and consistent completion of assignments and documentation.

Leadership and Problem Solving:
Sound decisions, flexibility, resourcefulness, appropriate delegation, and constructive response to feedback.

Quality and Confidentiality:
Compliance with HIPAA, agency procedures, licensure standards, and privacy requirements.

The employee must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Ability to communicate clearly with youth, caregivers, staff, and community partners; prepare clinical documentation and correspondence; and facilitate individual and group services.

Ability to exercise independent clinical judgment, assess safety and…