Behavioral Health Lead

Behavioral Health Lead – Job Description

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Lead is responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality behavioral health services, ensuring clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and effective team leadership. This role provides supervision to clinical staff, supports program development, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Provide oversight and guidance for behavioral health services, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Ensure evidence-based practices are implemented across all services
• Review and monitor clinical documentation for quality, accuracy, and compliance
• Support crisis intervention and risk management as needed

Team Supervision & Development

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate behavioral health staff (therapists, counselors, case managers)
• Facilitate regular team meetings, case consultations, and clinical supervision sessions
• Identify training needs and coordinate professional development opportunities
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team environment

Program Management

• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of behavioral health programs
• Monitor program performance metrics and outcomes
• Ensure services meet organizational goals and community needs
• Support quality improvement initiatives

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as organizational policies
• Maintain accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CARF if applicable)
• Conduct audits and implement corrective actions when necessary

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with medical providers, social services, and external partners
• Serve as a liaison between behavioral health staff and leadership
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning

Administrative Duties

• Assist with staffing, scheduling, and workload management
• Contribute to budgeting and resource allocation
• Prepare reports and documentation as required