Clinical Team Lead

Lighthouse Therapy & Consulting Pllc; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free snacks

Vision insurance

Job summary

Lighthouse Therapy & Consulting PLLC in Raleigh, NC seeks a Clinical Team Lead to guide a team of associate-licensed clinicians while continuing to deliver meaningful mental health care. This leadership role also involves hands-on clinical work and ensuring quality documentation.

Responsibilities include clinical oversight, DSM-5-TR usage, and collaboration with the Clinical Director to support clinician development and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active NC licensure (LCSW/LCMHC/LMFT) or equivalent.
• 3–5 years clinical experience in a mental health setting.
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care.
• Familiar with DSM-5-TR and diagnostic formulation.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and documentation review for 5–7 clinicians/ interns.
• Review and sign off on assessments, treatment plans, progress notes.
• Give clear feedback on documentation, diagnoses, and interventions.
• Support use of DSM-5-TR when developing diagnoses.
• Identify concerns and communicate with Clinical Director.
• Foster clinical skills, accountability and ethical practice.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director on performance and quality.

Skills

NC licensure (LCSW/LCMHC/LMFT)

Clinical supervision

DSM-5-TR knowledge

CBT / DBT expertise

EHR documentation

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Vision insurance

About the Role

Lighthouse Therapy & Consulting PLLC is looking for a passionate and experienced Clinical Team Lead to join our growing team in Raleigh, NC. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role where you'll guide a talented team of clinicians while continuing to make a meaningful impact on clients' lives. If you're a driven mental health professional ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Supervision Support

• Provide clinical oversight and documentation review for 5–7 associate-licensed clinicians and/or interns.
• Review and sign off on clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required clinical records, within the scope of licensure and organizational requirements.
• Provide clear, timely, and constructive feedback to clinicians regarding clinical documentation, diagnostic formulation, treatment planning, and clinical interventions.
• Support clinicians in applying the DSM-5-TR appropriately when developing and documenting diagnoses.
• Identify clinical documentation or practice concerns and communicate them to the Clinical Director as appropriate.
• Support the development of clinical skills, professionalism, accountability, and ethical practice among assigned clinicians and interns.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director regarding clinician performance, clinical concerns, and quality improvement needs.

Direct Clinical Care

• Maintain a caseload of approximately 22–25 clients per week.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans based on presenting concerns, diagnosis, clinical needs, and client goals.
• Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy using evidence-based therapeutic interventions appropriate to the client's diagnosis, level of functioning, and treatment goals.
• Establish therapeutic rapport and obtain relevant clinical and psychosocial information.
• Provide crisis assessment and stabilization and coordinate referrals to appropriate hospital, community, or higher levels of care when clinically indicated.
• Provide timely consultations to potential clients, as assigned.
• Educate and support clients in achieving identified treatment goals.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete and maintain accurate clinical documentation within according to Lighthouse documentation requirements.
• Ensure documentation supports the medical necessity, diagnosis, treatment plan, and services provided.
• Maintain client confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, ethical standards, licensing requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Maintain accurate and organized clinical records.

Collaboration & Team Communication

• Function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with clinicians, supervisors, school personnel, community providers, and other professionals as clinically appropriate.
• Communicate concerns professionally and participate in solutions-oriented discussions when disagreements or conflicts arise.
• Serve as a clinical resource and support for assigned team members.
• Participate in clinical meetings, supervision activities, trainings, and leadership initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• Active licensure in NC as an LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, or equivalent clinical license
• Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical experience in a mental health or counseling setting
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of the DSM-5-TR and clinical diagnostic formulation.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and clinical documentation
• Collaborative, empathetic, and solutions-focused leadership style
• Strong understanding of clinical documentation, treatment planning, and medical necessity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence providing constructive, clinically appropriate feedback to other clinicians.

About Us

Lighthouse Therapy & Consulting PLLC is a dedicated mental health practice based in Raleigh, NC, committed to guiding individuals, families, and communities toward healing and growth. Our clients trust us for our compassionate, personalized approach to mental wellness. Our team thrives in a supportive, collaborative environment where professional development and work-life balance are truly valued.

Flexible work from home options available.