Behavioral Heatlh Team Lead - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Behavioral Heatlh Team Lead - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LCSW / LMHC / LMFT

| Post-Acute Care | Regional Team Lead $75,000 – $90,000 OTE with bonus $83,000 – $104,000 License Required LCSW / LMHC / LMFT Setting Post-Acute / Field-Based About the Role The Behavioral Health Team Lead is a licensed clinician who travels across an assigned regional territory to deliver clinical oversight, conduct behavioral health intakes, and lead a team of Behavioral Health Coordinators (BHCs) embedded in post-acute and skilled nursing facilities. This is a field-based role — you are on the road, visiting facilities, building relationships with clinical and facility leadership, and ensuring your region operates at a high standard. You serve as the clinical presence and escalation point across your territory, blending direct patient-facing work with team accountability and operational execution. Ideal for clinicians who want to get out from behind a desk and lead a growing behavioral health program across a defined region. Key Responsibilities Clinical Assessment & Intakes Conduct behavioral health intakes and comprehensive psychosocial assessments Perform diagnostic clarification and risk stratification Determine program eligibility and level of intervention Engage patients and families as clinically appropriate Care Coordination Collaborate with psychiatry, psychology, and medical providers Participate in interdisciplinary care planning Support transitions of care and discharge planning Provide clinical guidance and escalation support to BHCs Review documentation for quality, compliance, and consistency Regional Travel & Facility Management Travel regularly across your assigned region to visit post-acute and skilled nursing facilities Build and maintain working relationships with facility administrators, DONs, and clinical leadership Serve as the on-site clinical presence and escalation point across the territory Ensure consistent program execution and team performance across all facilities in region Qualifications Required Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field Medicare‑eligible for intake and assessment services 3+ years behavioral health or case management experience Ability to travel regionally Preferred Post-acute, SNF, or geriatric experience Value‑Based Care or BHI program experience Prior team lead or supervisory experience How Success Is Measured Timely completion of intakes and assessments Clinical quality and documentation compliance Effective escalation support and resolution for BHCs Regional workflow stability and case progression Strong collaboration with facility and provider partners Performance supported through structured onboarding and supervision #J-18808-Ljbffr Veritehealthcollective