Clinical Team Leader, Addiction Treatment

Cumberland Heights Foundation Inc; Pegram (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

HSA/HRA

401K with company match

PTO accrual beginning day 1

Job summary

The Clinical Associate Team Leader at Cumberland Heights Foundation supports the mission of transforming lives by leading Clinical Associates within the ARCH Academy treatment program. The role communicates with the treatment team, coordinates staffing, and ensures compliance with policies while promoting safety and quality care.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED (Bachelor's preferred), CPRS or equivalent, and strong English communication skills to train staff, de-escalate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One year experience in addictions treatment preferred.
• CPRS certification preferred but not required.
• Valid Tennessee driver’s license preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to quickly learn and use various clinical software.
• Ability to problem-solve, analyze, and interpret information.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and patient needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and make crucial decisions while knowing when to consult.
• Ability to be open and culturally sensitive to a wide variety of patients’ experiences.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English.
• Ability to interact collaboratively and train others.
• Ability to model/teach the 12 Step programs and philosophy.
• Reacts productively to change.
• Ability to deescalate in crisis; work calmly under stress.
• Ability to present to hostile or disinterested groups.
• If recovering, two years of verifiable abstinence; active participation in a twelve-step program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates patient and milieu information to the treatment team and Director.
• Notifies shifts and leadership of urgent patient or crisis information.
• Manages staffing for Clinical Associates; covers absences.
• Delegates assignments to Clinical Associates per needs.
• Orients and trains new Clinical Associates on policies and systems.
• Works with Nursing Shift Supervisor to resolve crises.
• Performs duties of Clinical Associate per job description.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Crisis de-escalation

Cultural sensitivity

Team training

Present to groups

Adaptability

Analytical thinking

Clinical software

Education

High school diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred

CPRS certification

Tennessee Driver’s License preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Clinical software

Job description

The Clinical Associate Team Leader at Cumberland Heights Foundation supports the mission of transforming lives by leading Clinical Associates within the ARCH Academy treatment program. The role communicates with the treatment team, coordinates staffing, and ensures compliance with policies while promoting safety and quality care.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED (Bachelor's preferred), CPRS or equivalent, and strong English communication skills to train staff, de-escalate