Lead Clinician – Day Treatment

Miraclehouses; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Professional development support

Supervision toward licensure

Job summary

Miracle Houses, Inc. is seeking a Lead Clinician to lead our Day Treatment Services team. This full-time, master’s-level clinical leadership role serves children and adolescents with significant emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.

You will provide clinical leadership, oversee therapy interventions, develop structured programming, and coordinate with guardians, schools, care managers, and community partners, while ensuring documentation accuracy and safety planning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field.
• Must meet North Carolina Qualified Professional (QP) requirements within the mental health/SUD/IDD system.
• Minimum 2 years direct clinical experience with children/adolescents.
• Experience in Day Treatment or similar structured settings preferred.
• Valid NC driver's license and reliable transportation; background checks and registrations completed.
• Current or ability to obtain First Aid/CPR and crisis intervention/de-escalation certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day direction for Day Treatment staff.
• Deliver and oversee individual, group, and family therapeutic interventions.
• Develop structured therapeutic programming, psychoeducation, and skill-building activities.
• Complete and review clinical assessments, plans, progress notes, and discharge documentation.
• Facilitate Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings and coordinate with guardians, schools, care managers, DSS, medical providers, and partners.
• Monitor treatment progress, authorizations, attendance, utilization, and documentation compliance.
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, risk assessment, and safety planning.
• Support admissions, intake, eligibility, transition planning, and discharge planning.
• Maintain audit-ready clinical records and supervise documentation practices.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Experience with children/adolescents

Crisis intervention

Documentation accuracy

Collaboration with families/schools

Education

Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field

North Carolina Qualified Professional (QP) requirements in mental health/SUD/IDD system

Job description

Lead Clinician – Day Treatment Services

Miracle Houses, Inc. is seeking an experienced, compassionate Lead Clinician to join our Day Treatment Services team. This is a full-time, master's-level clinical leadership position serving children and adolescents with significant emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day direction for Day Treatment staff.

• Deliver and oversee individual, group, and family therapeutic interventions.

• Develop structured therapeutic programming, psychoeducation, and skill-building activities.

• Complete and review clinical assessments, person-centered plans, progress/service notes, incident reports, and discharge documentation.

• Facilitate Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings and coordinate with guardians, schools, care managers, DSS, medical providers, and other community partners.

• Monitor treatment progress, service authorizations, attendance, utilization, and documentation compliance.

• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, risk assessment, and safety planning when needed.

• Support admissions, intake, eligibility determination, transition planning, and discharge planning.

• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready clinical records.

• Coach and support staff in clinical documentation, trauma-informed care, ethics, confidentiality, and treatment delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related human services field.

• Must meet North Carolina Qualified Professional (QP) requirements within the mental health/SUD/IDD system.

• Minimum 2 years of direct clinical experience working with children and adolescents with behavioral or mental health needs.

• Experience in Day Treatment, residential, school-based, intensive outpatient, or another structured therapeutic setting is strongly preferred.

• Valid North Carolina driver's license, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.

• Must successfully complete required background checks, healthcare registry check, drug screening, and reference verification.

• Current or ability to obtain First Aid/CPR and approved crisis intervention/de-escalation certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Clinical licensure or associate-level licensure is preferred, including LCSW, LCSWA, LCMHC, LCMHCA, LMFT, LMFTA, or LPA, and/or eligibility for credentialing.

Schedule & Work Setting

This is a full-time, exempt position primarily working within the Day Treatment setting, with potential work in schools, community settings, and secure virtual platforms. Some travel and evening availability may be required for family sessions, CFT meetings, and program activities.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is commensurate with education, licensure, and experience. Benefits may include paid time off, professional development support, and supervision toward clinical licensure where applicable.

Join Miracle Houses, Inc.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who enjoys working with youth, leading multidisciplinary teams, developing meaningful therapeutic programming, and helping children and families achieve measurable progress.

Miracle Houses, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.