Licensed Clinical Therapist (CST Team Lead)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 60-75K per year

Job Title : Community Support Team Lead Outpatient Behavioral Health

Location : Winston-Salem, NC

Reports to : Agency Director / Clinical Director

Job Type : Full-Time

Salary : Competitive and commensurate with experience

About Us :

ArborCare Solutions is a leading outpatient behavioral health agency committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals and families in the Winston-Salem community.

We specialize in Community Support Team (CST) services, designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals facing mental health challenges.

Our dedicated team of professionals is passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals through evidence-based interventions and person-centered care.

Position Overview :

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Community Support Team (CST) Lead to join our team. The CST Lead will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Community Support Team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, client-centered care.

This role involves providing clinical supervision, managing a small caseload, and ensuring the team adheres to best practices in mental health care.

The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background, experience in community-based services, and a passion for leadership.

Key Responsibilities :

• Leadership and Supervision : Provide leadership and clinical supervision to the Community Support Team, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Conduct Comprehensive Assessments : Perform and oversee thorough assessments of clients’ mental health, including psychosocial, emotional, behavioral, and developmental factors.
• Develop and Oversee Treatment Plans : Create, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans, ensuring they align with clients’ needs and goals.

Provide guidance to team members on treatment planning and intervention strategies.

Provide Direct Therapeutic Services : Manage a small caseload of up to 48 clients, delivering evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy sessions using various modalities (e.

g., CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care).

• Quality Assurance : Ensure that all CST services meet the highest standards of care and comply with agency policies, ethical standards, and legal requirements.
• Team Coordination : Coordinate care within the CST and with other service providers, ensuring a seamless and integrated approach to client care.
• Documentation and Compliance : Oversee and ensure the maintenance of accurate, timely, and thorough documentation by the team in compliance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
• Crisis Intervention : Lead the team in responding to and managing crisis situations, providing appropriate interventions and referrals to ensure client safety and well-being.
• Client Advocacy : Advocate for clients’ needs within the community, including liaising with external agencies, schools, and other service providers.
• Professional Development : Facilitate ongoing professional development opportunities for CST members, including training, supervision, and team meetings to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.

Qualifications :

• Licensure : Must hold a valid and active clinical license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent) in the state of North Carolina.
• Education : Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience : Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience, with at least 2 years in a community-based or outpatient setting.

Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role is required.

• Supervisory Experience : Proven experience in supervising clinical teams or staff, with the ability to mentor and guide team members effectively.
• Skills : Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills. Proficiency in evidence-based treatment modalities.

Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

• Cultural Competence : Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Technology : Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) systems and basic computer applications.
• Commitment to Ethics : Adherence to professional ethical guidelines and standards of practice.

Work Environment :

This position involves working in an outpatient setting with potential for community-based visits. The role requires the ability to manage a caseload, engage with clients in both in-office and remote environments, and lead a team across various locations.

Benefits :

• Competitive salary with opportunities for annual reviews and increases
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Clinical supervision provided for licensure maintenance
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