Living Room Team Leader & Crisis Response Coach

Thresholds; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 71,900 - 74,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO and holidays

Medical plans (4 options)

Job summary

Thresholds is seeking a Team Leader, Living Room to oversee the Living Room team within the McHenry Crisis Response program. This role reports to the Program Director and acts as the senior manager or “player coach” to ensure quality service delivery to guests.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology and 1–2 years of clinical leadership experience. Proficiency with EMR and strong interpersonal skills are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or closely related field.
• One to two years clinical experience.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Computer proficiency including email and EMR usage.
• Strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of group dynamics.
• Lived experience of mental health recovery is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership within the Living Room team and monitors service delivery.
• Supervises intake to ensure warm, nurturing assessments and safety.
• Addresses risk and behavioral issues in collaboration with the Program Director.
• Oversees referrals and linkage to services; coordinates case management.
• Leads staff development, staff meetings, and supervision to meet agency standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Interpersonal skills

Clinical supervision

Computer proficiency

Education

Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Thresholds is seeking a Team Leader, Living Room to oversee the Living Room team within the McHenry Crisis Response program. This role reports to the Program Director and acts as the senior manager or “player coach” to ensure quality service delivery to guests.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology and 1–2 years of clinical leadership experience. Proficiency with EMR and strong interpersonal skills are required.