School Based Team Leader

Job Description:

Job Title: School-Based Team Leader

Location: Indianapolis, IN (IPS District & Charter Schools)

Department: School-Based Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Job Summary:

Are you an experienced behavioral health professional passionate about supporting students, families, and clinicians in a school-based setting? Join our team as a School-Based Team Leader and help shape the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based services. In this role, you will provide clinical oversight, staff supervision, and operational leadership to ensure effective service delivery, regulatory compliance, and positive outcomes for students and families.

Our ideal candidate has advanced clinical knowledge, strong supervisory skills, and a collaborative approach to building relationships across schools, families, and community providers. This position offers the opportunity to combine direct clinical care with program development and leadership responsibilities.

Position Perks & Benefits Highlight:

• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, & more**
• Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
• Competitive Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
• Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• Life Insurance - Company paid (basic)
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Health & Wellness Program
• Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Loan Repayment & Tuition Reimbursement options
• HRSA Loan Repayment (with eligibility requirements)
• Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
• **Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

• Build strong partnerships with schools, agencies, and community providers.
  
• Lead clinical staff meetings and team consultations.
  
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
  
• Provide supervision, coaching, and professional development for staff.
  
• Maintain direct clinical hours through individual, family, and group therapy.
  
• Oversee program operations, fiscal planning, and quality improvement initiatives.
  
• Respond to crises and ensure timely incident reporting.
  
• Support recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of team members.
  

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, or closely related field.
• Active Indiana license as a Clinical Social Worker, Counselor, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, or Physician with specialized training in behavioral health.
• At least three (3) years of professional experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment.
• Preferred - One (1) year or more supervisory experience in clinical or behavioral health services.

Additional Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of clinical best practices and evidence-based interventions.
• Strong supervisory, coaching, and staff development skills.
• Skilled in compliance monitoring, record review, and quality improvement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with schools, families, and community stakeholders.

• Be part of a mission-driven organization that values your expertise.
• Enjoy a supportive, collaborative work culture.
• Access robust benefits, loan repayment options, and career advancement opportunities.

Take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact on students' lives.

Click "Apply Now" to join our team and start your journey toward leadership excellence

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Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.