Clinical Team Lead, LCSW - Sign On Bonus Eligible

About the Role

Heritage Behavioral Health Center is seeking a Team Lead, LPHA Supervisor to provide clinical leadership and oversight to our team of reviewing Licensed Practitioners of the Healing Arts (LPHAs).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, clinical leadership, and day-to-day oversight to the team of reviewing LPHAs, including workload assignment, quality monitoring, and timeliness of assessment reviews.
• Oversee the LPHA review of diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and related clinical documentation to confirm diagnostic accuracy, medical necessity, and compliance with Illinois Rule 132/140 and CCBHC documentation standards.
• Facilitate and participate in case consultations with clinical staff across programs, offering guidance on complex presentations, differential diagnosis, level-of-care determinations, and treatment planning for high-acuity clients.
• Partner with directors and program managers across clinical service lines, including crisis services, residential recovery, outpatient, substance use, and youth and family programs, to coordinate continuity of care for high-needs clients moving between levels of care.
• Collaborate with Heritage’s Safety Team on the identification, review, and follow-up of client and staff safety concerns, including risk mitigation planning and post-incident clinical review.
• Track and report on LPHA review quality, accuracy, and turnaround time, providing coaching, feedback, and corrective guidance to reviewing LPHAs as needed.
• Participate in CQI activities related to assessment quality, diagnostic congruence, and clinical risk, in coordination with clinical leadership.
• Stay current on changes to Illinois Rule 132/140, CCBHC requirements, and DSM-5-TR diagnostic standards, and ensure the reviewing LPHA team is trained accordingly.
• Maintain own caseload of assessment reviews and case consultations as needed to support team coverage and timeliness.

Requirements

• Must meet the definition of a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) under Illinois Rule 132, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Active, unrestricted Illinois licensure required.
• Minimum of three years of post-licensure clinical experience in behavioral health required, including experience completing diagnostic assessments and treatment plan reviews.
• Prior supervisory, lead, or team coordination experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria, medical necessity standards, and Illinois Rule 132/140 documentation requirements.
• Strong skills in clinical case consultation, risk assessment, and crisis-related decision making.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple clinical programs and with the Safety Team on shared client care and risk concerns.

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance are required.

Skills

• Knowledge of DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria, medical necessity standards, and Illinois Rule 132/140 documentation requirements.
• Strong skills in clinical case consultation, risk assessment, and crisis-related decision making.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple clinical programs and with the Safety Team on shared client care and risk concerns.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, sick, and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Health Club/Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Agency-provided life insurance and short-term disability
• Retirement plan (403(b))
• Optional health, dental, vision, and additional life insurance (with substantial agency contribution)
• Direct deposit of payroll checks
• Clinical supervision for licensure (LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW)
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness (Heritage is a National Health Service Corps site)