Lead Clinician, Specialized Continuous Treatment Team

Company: Mental Health Cooperative
Location: Nashville
Posted on: January 31, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals. Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee. Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis. If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you! TITLE: Lead Clinician, Specialized Continuous Treatment Team SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Leadership: Provides clinical and operational leadership to SCTT team. Provides regular, consistent, and quality coaching and professional development to Care Manager, Registered Behavior Technician, and Supported Employment & Education Specialist. Provides case consultation and clinical guidance. Oversees daily team operations. Builds and maintains positive, collaborative team culture. Clinical Intervention & Support: Provides enrollment and therapy to Consumers in SCTT. Develops behavior intervention plans to be implemented by the RBT. Care Planning & Documentation: Collaborate with treatment team to ensure care plans incorporate SMART goals that are data driven and Consumer-centered. Work alongside treatment team members to carry out therapeutic interventions identified in the care plan. Document supervisions, team meetings, in-service trainings, assessments and interventions timely and with high quality, within organizational standards. Crisis Prevention & Intervention: Assists with crisis planning to proactively support Consumers in navigating potential crises safely. Responds to urgent/crisis Consumer needs in collaboration with Crisis Services, and Treatment Team by developing plans and interventions. Collaboration & Relationship Building: Leads daily treatment team meeting, prepared to facilitate and collaborate effectively with team members. Builds and maintains strong professional relationships with Consumers and their supports, treatment team members, and community partners. Provides community outreach to community partners and key stakeholders to promote program and facilitate referrals. Essential Skills and Experience: Master’s degree in applied Behavior Analysis, Clinical Psychology, Social Work (MSW), or related field. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Licensed or license eligible Minimum 3 years of experience working with co-occurring (IDD/BH) population. Excellent communication, collaboration, initiative, organizational, and coordination skills Essential Requirements for the Position: Valid Tennessee Driver’s License Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation Cell Phone ABOUT YOU: Core Competencies: Leadership Skills Ability to lead by example Ability to make sound decisions quickly and decisively Ability to motivate staff Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses of provide coaching on professional growth areas Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; can be counted on to hold things together during stressful times Team Oriented Assist teammates as needed Creates and maintains a climate in which teammates want to do their best Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of the team Interpersonal Skills Can negotiate skillfully in difficult situations with both internal and external groups; can win concessions without damaging relationships; can be both direct and diplomatic Customer Service Internal & external customer service indicative of mutual respect & trust Joint Commission Competencies: Consumer Engagement – establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship via effective, appropriate communication and behaviors with consumers. Actively participates in consultation process. Complete all clinical documentation in specified time periods. Demonstrates ability to work independently, to make critical decisions and to work collaboratively as an integral part of a team. Demonstrates evidenced informed practice related to clinical care of co-occurring population. Reporting to this Position: Care Manager, SCTT Registered Behavior Technician, SCTT Supported Employment & Education Specialist, SCTT BENEFITS: Mental Health Cooperative offers a full comprehensive bene?t plan for you to participate in. The following products are available: Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage Health Savings Account Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability Supplemental Life Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance 403b - Retirement Plan Calm App for medication and mental health Gym membership discounts Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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