Interim Clinical Team Lead

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Clinical Team Lead to deliver outpatient counseling for individuals with substance use disorders and to support the clinical team with evidence-based frameworks.

The role emphasizes collaborative leadership, mentoring staff, coordinating services, and promoting patient-centered care through motivational interviewing and best practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active LCSW or LCPC license in Illinois and a Master's Degree.
• Experience delivering individual and group counseling.
• Strong documentation of assessments and treatment plans.
• Experience in staff education and marketing activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead outpatient services for substance use disorders and support treatment frameworks.
• Facilitate communication among providers to align vision and care.
• Mentor team members and provide orientation and training.
• Engage community and stakeholders to promote services.

Skills

Strong communication

CBT

Trauma-informed care

Cross-organizational collaboration

Education

LCSW license (Illinois)

LCPC license (Illinois)

Master's degree

Job description

The Clinical Team Lead provides outpatient services for individuals with substance use disorders and supports the implementation of effective treatment frameworks within the clinical team.

They facilitate communication among licensed and certified providers to ensure a shared vision, adherence to motivational interviewing, and client-centered care, minimizing treatment rigidity to enhance engagement.

• Qualifications** include active licenses such as LCSW or LCPC from Illinois, with a Master's Degree required.
• Key responsibilities** involve delivering individual and group counseling, conducting community outreach, documenting assessments and treatment plans, providing educational support to staff, and participating in marketing efforts.

They provide leadership, mentor team members, support the integration of best practices, and assist with orientation and training.

• Skills** required include strong communication, proficiency in evidence-based modalities (e.g., cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care), and the ability to work effectively across organizational levels.
• Essential functions** encompass counseling, community engagement, documentation, staff education, leadership support, and role modeling to promote consistent, effective treatment delivery.

They foster a collaborative environment aligned with emerging research and best practices to improve patient outcomes.