Mental Health Clinical Lead-IOP/PHP

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical Team Lead to oversee and support the clinical operations of our IOP/PHP programs. This leadership role ensures clinical excellence, supports team development, and directly contributes to high-quality patient care through supervision, intervention, and coordination., Leadership & Supervision:

• Provide clinical leadership to therapists and group facilitators.
• Lead daily clinician huddles and conduct regular supervision.
• Facilitate case consultations and guide clinical decision-making.
• Collaborate with the psychiatry team for coordinated care.

Admissions & Discharge:

• Oversee clinical assessments and level-of-care determinations.
• Lead discharge planning and ensure seamless aftercare transitions.

Therapeutic Intervention:

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based practices.
• Maintain a caseload of 20-23 clinical hours per week.
• Lead crisis interventions and monitor treatment progression.

Documentation & Case Management:

• Ensure timely documentation and compliance with legal/insurance standards.
• Coordinate with community partners and insurance providers as needed.

Program Development & Family Support:

• Assist in developing group curricula and clinical resources.
• Create workshops and psychoeducation for families.

Quality Assurance:

• Lead chart reviews, clinician trainings, and fidelity monitoring.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts and staff competency assessments.

• Required: Valid California license or registration (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Psychologist, AMFT, ACSW, APCC, Postdoc).
• Strong leadership, communication, and clinical documentation skills.
• Proficient in crisis intervention, treatment planning, and evidence-based modalities.
• Experience with electronic health records and outcome tracking systems preferred.
• Experience in IOP/PHP or similar levels of care strongly preferred., * Driver’s License (Required)

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, * 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Vitalize Behavioral Health is a leading provider of intensive outpatient (IOP) and partial hospitalization (PHP) services dedicated to delivering high-quality, client-centered care. We specialize in treating individuals with complex mental health needs, and we pride ourselves on providing innovative, evidence-based services in a compassionate and collaborative environment.