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Team Leader - IICAPSNewport County Community Mental Health Center • Middletown, RI, US
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Team Leader - IICAPS

Team Leader - IICAPS

Newport County Community Mental Health Center • Middletown, RI, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description : WHO WE ARE…

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic.

For more information visit our website : www.newportmentalhealth.org

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR…

Mission- Aligned : You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.

Ally : You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You’re a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.

Solution Orientated : You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.

Time Management : You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.

WHAT WE OFFER…

  • Excellent Health and Dental Insurance
  • Vacation, Sick and Personal time accrued biweekly.
  • Up to 11 Paid Holidays
  • Retirement program through Mutual of America
  • Additional supplemental insurance programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employer paid life insurance
  • Flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care (DCA) spending accounts.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) …

The Team Lead oversees, coordinates, and ensures the effective delivery of Intensive In-Home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services (IICAPS) for children, adolescents, and their families. This position combines clinical supervision with program administration, managing the day-to-day operations of the IICAPS program, ensuring model fidelity, and promoting high-quality, trauma-informed care. The Coordinator provides clinical supervision to IICAPS teams, ensures compliance with all regulatory and program standards, and fosters a collaborative, supportive, and learning-oriented environment.

Essential Duties :

  • Provide individual and group clinical supervision and guidance to IICAPS clinicians (therapists, case managers, and support staff), ensuring fidelity to the IICAPS model, adherence to clinical boundaries, and support for licensure supervision where appropriate.
  • Facilitate regular team meetings, case consultations, and clinical reviews to ensure effective treatment planning, model fidelity, and therapeutic progress.
  • Support teams in developing and reviewing Family Cycle drafts, clinical formulations, diagnoses, and treatment plans that reflect the child and family’s perspectives.
  • Provide back-up clinical coverage and crisis response as needed; may carry a small caseload depending on program size.
  • Manage day-to-day program operations, including team assignments, scheduling, and case flow management.
  • Determine if children referred to IICAPS meet medical necessity criteria for services.
  • Serve as liaison among clinical teams, the Administrative Team, referral sources, community partners, and external agencies to ensure seamless coordination and continuity of care with schools, hospitals, and other providers.
  • Oversee clinical and administrative documentation to ensure compliance with organizational, state, and payer requirements, including billing, insurance authorizations, and data integrity.
  • Monitor and evaluate program outcomes, treatment fidelity, and service quality; lead quality improvement initiatives that use data and feedback to enhance clinical effectiveness and operational efficiency.
  • Provide ongoing training, workshops, and professional development to strengthen staff clinical, administrative, and cultural competence.
  • Stay informed about current trends, evidence-based practices, and regulatory updates in child and adolescent mental health and in-home service delivery.
  • Promote a culture of collaboration within the program and organization.
  • Participate in leadership meetings, cross-program initiatives, and organizational planning.

    • Requirements :

    WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU…

  • Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional (LCDP), or Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in providing mental health services to children, adolescents, and families, preferably in an intensive in-home or community-based setting.
  • Proven experience in clinical supervision, team leadership, and program management.
  • Strong knowledge of child and adolescent mental health disorders, therapeutic interventions, and crisis intervention techniques.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and with external stakeholders.
  • A track record in setting priorities, shaping processes and developing infrastructure to ensure team productivity and efficiency
  • Demonstrated understanding and respect for the cultural and religious beliefs of clients and families
  • Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation to travel to our facilities throughout the area.

    • APPLY NOW

    Submitting your application is a great way to learn more about Newport Mental Health. If you have questions about how your experience aligns with our job openings or know someone who would be a great candidate for our job openings, please contact Human Resources :

    Human Resources

    Newport Mental Health

    42 Valley Road

    Middletown, RI 02842

    Tel : 401-846-1213

    Fax : 401-324-6251

    Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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