Team Leader, School Based

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

This position will serve as a Team Leader in School-Based Services with primary responsibilities of supervising a team of school-based therapists. The team leader will report to the Program Coordinator for School-Based/CCFT services. This position requires a master’s degree in social work, psychology, marriage & family therapy, or counseling.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative oversight for School-Based therapists to include caseload management, handling of referrals, monitoring productivity, and offering guidance and support (ideally 8-10 administrative staff)
• Attend administrative oversight with Program Coordinator
• Network with school administrators to ensure a supportive and productive environment for staff and maintain positive relationships with the administrators at the school district level
• Provide consultation and training to school staff as needed
• Complete all required reports accurately and in a timely manner
• Ensure appropriate onboarding and training for all new staff
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other clinical staff and leaders within Centerstone in order to better facilitate services for clients
• Complete random client satisfaction surveys as directed
• Assist in trouble shooting with School-Based therapists to ensure their success in providing services
• Develop strategy for coverage of caseloads when a school therapist position is vacant
• Conduct staff evaluations at intervals determined for all staff on the team

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods
• Ability to grow and develop with extensive training opportunities
• A highly accountable, mature professional who listens actively and leads
• Self-motivated individual who can set and meet simultaneous short and long term performance
• Desire to be a part of a proven leader in the world of behavioral healthcare
• Demonstrates good clinical judgment in decision making regarding consumers

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level

• A Master’s degree is required in one of the following fields: Clinical Psychology, Mental Health (MH) Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and/or a specialization in MH Counseling
• License-eligible in respective discipline preferred.

OR

• Applicants with a Master’s degree in a related field (outside of the disciplines listed above) must meet the following criteria:
  • Completion of at least 24 graduate-level semester hours in psychology, social work, counseling, or other behavioral health-related coursework.
  • Relevant coursework and work experience in the following areas:
    • Clinical treatment and treatment planning
    • Appraisal and assessment of mental disorders
    • Psychopathology
    • Use of the DSM for diagnostic purposes within a clinical internship or practicum in a behavioral health setting

Years of Experience

Supervisory experience is preferred and/or experience providing behavioral health services with children and teens.

Certification/Licensure

Must possess a valid driver's license and meet eligibility requirements to be covered under the organization's vehicle insurance policy.

Fully licensed in the State of Tennessee preferred. (LCSW, LMFT, LPC-MHSP)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing – 20%

Sitting – 80%

Squatting – Occasional

Kneeling – Occasional

Bending – Occasional

Driving – Occasional

Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$46,000.00--$64,470.00

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• 403b retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off and ten paid holidays

• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Employee Resource Groups

• Continuing education opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.