Team Leader - Mindstrong

About the Role

As a Team Leader for Thresholds' Mindstrong Program, you will lead a dynamic, multidisciplinary team, including therapists, a vocational specialist, a peer specialist, and a prescriber as they provide mental health services to young adults on the north side of Chicago. This includes sharing direct service duties within the team and leading by example while working directly with clients, providing guidance, and growing the clinical skills of your team. Mindstrong is a highly specialized program, providing state-of-the-art services to youth and young adults who are experiencing a First Episode of psychosis, who are at risk for symptoms of psychosis, or have other serious mental health challenges. You will use evidence-based practices to support the young clients, providing First Episode services in the community and wherever is relevant for achieving treatment and personal goals.

Services Provided

You and your team will provide:

• Assessment
• Care coordination & case management
• Individual therapy and support (including CBT for psychosis)
• Family psychoeducation
• Multi-family groups

This team provides cutting-edge programming: our youth participate in the Young Adult Advisory Board, receive Cognitive Training, and we use evaluative tools to ensure that we're making a positive difference in our clients' lives. We implement research findings by our Young Adult Research program, who have published papers and presented internationally on the innovative, evidence-informed practices used by this team.

Responsibilities

• Engage and motivate your staff during regular team meetings and supervision
• Provide direct feedback and coach staff to meet billing targets
• Drive collaboration on client care and help staff work through challenges
• Share your knowledge of harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based practices
• Receive ongoing opportunities for training, clinical supervision, and leadership development

Qualifications

Required skills:

• Passion for mental health advocacy and working with young people
• Strong communication and teaching skills
• Adaptability to staff and client needs
• Superb time management and organizational skills
• A valid driver's license, current car insurance, and a car for daily use
• Willingness to provide transportation to clients in Chicago and neighboring suburbs

Education and experience REQUIRED:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field REQUIRED
• Licensed clinician (LSW, LPC, LCSW, LCPC, LCP) preferred
• Previous supervisory experience preferred

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay: Base Salary $70,400 annually, subject to increase based on education and experience
• Generous PTO (15 Vacation, 8 sick, 9 Holidays, and 3 personal days)
• Dental insurance, vision insurance, 4 medical insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Public service loan forgiveness
• Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month)
• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
• Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal

About Thresholds

Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to fostering an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency's mission. One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row.