Behavioral Heatlh Team Lead - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Veritehealthcollective; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritehealthcollective is seeking a Behavioral Health Team Lead (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMHC, or LMFT) to provide clinical oversight in a regional post-acute setting. You will lead a team of Behavioral Health Coordinators, travel across facilities, and ensure high standards of care and program execution across the region.

The role blends direct patient-facing work with supervision, collaboration with facility leadership, and ongoing program development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Medicare‑eligible for intake and assessment services.
• 3+ years of behavioral health or case management experience.
• Ability to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health intakes and comprehensive psychosocial assessments.
• Perform diagnostic clarification and risk stratification.
• Determine program eligibility and level of intervention.
• Engage patients and families as clinically appropriate.
• Collaborate with psychiatry, psychology, and medical providers; participate in interdisciplinary care planning.
• Support transitions of care and discharge planning; provide clinical guidance to BHCs.

Skills

Ability to travel regionally

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Behavioral Heatlh Team Lead - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LCSW / LMHC / LMFT | Post-Acute Care | Regional Team Lead

$75,000 – $90,000

OTE with bonus

$83,000 – $104,000

License Required

LCSW / LMHC / LMFT

Setting

Post-Acute / Field-Based

About the Role

The Behavioral Health Team Lead is a licensed clinician who travels across an assigned regional territory to deliver clinical oversight, conduct behavioral health intakes, and lead a team of Behavioral Health Coordinators (BHCs) embedded in post-acute and skilled nursing facilities. This is a field-based role — you are on the road, visiting facilities, building relationships with clinical and facility leadership, and ensuring your region operates at a high standard. You serve as the clinical presence and escalation point across your territory, blending direct patient-facing work with team accountability and operational execution. Ideal for clinicians who want to get out from behind a desk and lead a growing behavioral health program across a defined region.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Intakes

• Conduct behavioral health intakes and comprehensive psychosocial assessments
• Perform diagnostic clarification and risk stratification
• Determine program eligibility and level of intervention
• Engage patients and families as clinically appropriate

Care Coordination

• Collaborate with psychiatry, psychology, and medical providers
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning
• Support transitions of care and discharge planning
• Provide clinical guidance and escalation support to BHCs
• Review documentation for quality, compliance, and consistency

Regional Travel & Facility Management

• Travel regularly across your assigned region to visit post-acute and skilled nursing facilities
• Build and maintain working relationships with facility administrators, DONs, and clinical leadership
• Serve as the on-site clinical presence and escalation point across the territory
• Ensure consistent program execution and team performance across all facilities in region

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
• Medicare‑eligible for intake and assessment services
• 3+ years behavioral health or case management experience
• Ability to travel regionally

Preferred

• Post-acute, SNF, or geriatric experience
• Value‑Based Care or BHI program experience
• Prior team lead or supervisory experience

How Success Is Measured

• Timely completion of intakes and assessments
• Clinical quality and documentation compliance
• Effective escalation support and resolution for BHCs
• Regional workflow stability and case progression
• Strong collaboration with facility and provider partners
• Performance supported through structured onboarding and supervision