Team Leader - Children's Services

Rediscover; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ReDiscover is a long-standing nonprofit mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri. The Children's Community Services Team provides school-based services with smaller caseloads, flexible scheduling, and patient-centered care to youth in home, school, or community settings.

The Team Leader will oversee clinicians, support staff development, and collaborate with schools and providers to ensure timely, high-quality services and positive outcomes for youth in care.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a social science field.
• Valid automobile driver’s license, auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle.
• Experience embedded full time in a school setting providing case management, therapy, and crisis response.
• Two (2) years of direct service experience in a mental health or substance use disorder setting.
• Prior supervision experience preferred and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and supervision to Qualified Mental Health Professionals.
• Foster development, coaching and training to maintain a customer service focus.
• Collaborate with program coordinators and administrative staff on staff development.
• Oversee new referral processes to school-based teams and manage charting as needed.
• Offer feedback to management and funding sources; participate in crisis response teams.

Skills

communication skills

customer service

team supervision

electronic health records

Education

Master’s degree in a social science field

Doctorate degree in a social science field

Job description

Make a Difference as a Team Leader with ReDiscoverJoin ReDiscover’s Children's Community Services Team and be part of a mission-driven organization that’s been transforming lives for over 50 years. As a non-profit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, we’re passionate about helping individuals impacted by mental illness or substance use find hope, support, and healing.Why ReDiscover?700+ dedicated professionalsOver five decades of community impactA culture grounded in compassion, collaboration, and growthAbout the Children's Community Services ProgramOur Children's Services program offers mental health services to school aged youth at home, school, or in their community. Our staff have smaller caseloads, are able to see clients one or more times a week, and have flexible schedules. This helps to ensure that a child's services are not disrupted due to transportation or family scheduling concerns.What You’ll DoProvides clinical oversight and supervision to Qualified Mental Health Professionals.Creates a culture that fosters development, coaching and training opportunities as they arise to continue to drive a customer service focus. This includes providing regular supervision to assigned staff and regular collaboration and communication with Program Coordinator(s) concerning staff development.Significant cooperation with internal sources (administration, program coordinators, etc…) and external sources (schools, school districts, managed care companies and all other referral sources), to ensure that the services provided are of the highest quality, accessible in a timely fashion, and produce positive outcomes for those we serve.Manages administrative duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator.Helps oversee the new referral process to the school-based team and opens/closes charts as necessary.Provides feedback and communicates to appropriate management staff, including Program Coordinator, and, as appropriate, to funding sources.Serves on assigned school district and school based crisis response team.May provide limited face to face contact with clients with diverse characteristics. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting intakes and/or assessments, maintaining a small caseload and/or other client-centered functions necessary to maintain continuity of client care.Requirements of the PositionAvailability to work a full-time schedule, (40-hours a pay-period), Monday to Friday.Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a social science field (as defined by the Department of Mental Health).A valid automobile driver’s license, appropriate automobile insurance, and a safe, reliable, registered automobile available for use during work are required.Experience working embedded full time in a school setting providing case management, therapy, and crisis response.Two (2) years of experience in direct service provision in a mental health or substance use disorder setting.Prior experience providing supervision preferredStrong communication and customer service skills.Comfort with electronic health records and intermediate computer proficiency (Microsoft Office and use of email).Grow With UsWe’re committed to your professional development and will support your growth as a Children's Services Team Leader through training, collaboration, and meaningful work.Ready to join a team that’s passionate about people? Apply today and help make wellness accessible for all.