Lead Clinical Therapist
Company: Neighborhood Service Organization
Location: Highland Park
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Title: Lead Clinical Therapist FLSA Classification:
Exempt EEOC Classification: First Level/Mid Level Manager Location:
Clinics Position Type: Full Time Reports to: Program Manager of
Clinical Services Job Number: Summary: Lead Clinical Therapist
Behavioral Health carries a reduced case load and is responsible
for the oversight of Therapists - Behavioral Health assigned within
NSO integrated health clinics. Additionally, the Lead Clinical
Therapist will ensure that services are delivered in accordance
with treatment planning and staff achieve performance objectives as
outlined, and the quality of services provided. In addition, Team
Lead ensures that all compliance standards of funders and governing
agents are consistently met and maintained in accordance with
quality standards and contractual obligations Responsibilities:
Provides individual and clinical supervision, evaluates staff
performance, and makes recommendations for personnel actions to the
Director of Clinical Services, when needed. Directs day-to-day
operations of the clinical therapists, and is responsible for
scheduling of team meetings, services, and staff time. Ensures
documentation quality and compliance with the behavior health code
and all funding sources Responsible for overall productivity of the
Clinic Therapists - Behavioral Health staff, and for motivating
individual staff performance to meet department goals and
objectives. Responsible for carrying a personal caseload of
assigned clinic cases and the overall management of each case
assigned. Responsible for recommending changes to the Program
Manager that would improve service delivery and for implementing
changes and new programming. Responsible for ensuring the
coordination between the Therapists - Behavioral Health, Case
Management Staff, and Psychiatric Team Works collaboratively with
professional peers to coordinate the delivery of services
throughout the agency. Additional Duties as assigned by Supervisor
Leadership/supervisory skills: Adept at inspiring, influencing, and
enabling others to achieve goals. Promotes a harmonious work
environment. Develops performance objectives for direct reports.
Supervises staff which includes mentoring, coaching, training, and
administering disciplinary actions as necessary in keeping with
Human Resources policies and procedures. Delegates by allocating
decision making and other responsibilities appropriately and
effectively. Gives performance reviews on time and takes an active
role in the development of subordinates. Professional Skills:
Leadership skills in developing policies and procedures which both
guide and reflect services. Ability to work as part of a team and
to inspire the team spirit in others. Experience in dealing with
underserved populations. Proficient in Excel, Word, HMIS, and
Outlook, with the ability to quickly learn various EHR Systems.
Monitors and maintains data on services provided, and submits
reports as required, to DWIHN, All funding sources, and other
agencies, as appropriate. Monitors compliance with department and
NSO policy and procedures and recommends revisions as appropriate.
Ensures compliance with the behavior health code and requirements
of all funding sources Reviews staff requests for leave and makes
recommendations based upon program needs. Ensuring compliance with
established accounting practices and department/program guidelines.
Attends and actively participates in management team meetings and
provides input on management/supervisory issues and supports and
implements senior leadership decisions. Adheres to established
quality and performance improvement standards. Ensures customer
satisfaction through process of monitoring, developing, improving,
and delivering excellence in program services. Assists in the
recruitment of staff to ensure that vacancies are filled, and
program objectives are met. Candidate Requirements: Master’s degree
in social work from an accredited College or University State of
Michigan Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) (Required) 3-5 years’
experience in behavioral health 5 years’ experience providing
clinical therapy in a behavioral health setting 3 years of
supervisory experience (required) Familiarity with CMH (preferred)
Working Conditions: This position may be required to travel between
both Detroit and Westland Integrated Clinic locations. Will have
consistent physical contact with consumers/patients. Works in a
clinical setting; uses a computer, telephone and other office
equipment as needed, to perform duties. The noise level in the work
environment is variable, due to frequent contact with consumers.
Bends, stoops and reaches in order to gather equipment, files, or
to search for and retrieve records and documents. Manual dexterity
and regular fine-finger and hand/wrist motions are required for
operating a keyboard, writing and filing. Seeing/vision,
talking/speaking and listening/hearing are continuously required.
Frequently required to stand during working hours. Required to sit,
walk or drive as needed Operates an automobile while performing
assigned job duties, if required. Neighborhood Service Organization
is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its
workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified
individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those
with disabilities.
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