Team Leader - Emerging Adults

Looking to build your leadership talents while working with one of the most innovative services in mental health?  Thresholds, Illinois’ oldest and largest provider of mental health services, is looking for a Team Leader for our Westmont youth service team. This growing team provides state-of-the-art services to youth and young adults who are experiencing a First Episode of psychosis, at risk for symptoms of psychosis, or have other serious mental health challenges.  The Team Leader will provide clinical leadership for a multidisciplinary set of staff, including therapists, a vocational specialist, a peer specialist, and a prescriber.  The team provides specialized assessment, care coordination, individual therapy and support, family psychoeducation and multi-family groups, psychopharmacology, employment/educational support, and community outreach and education, all based on the most up-to-date research.  This is a unique opportunity to receive training in specialized treatment models, and to help further develop a nationally renowned team for youth.  Find more about the services in this publication: https://www.pathwaysrtc.pdx.edu/focal-point-S1908.

The Team Leader will learn the evidence-based and evidence-supported models of care within a highly respected supervisory team, while then providing strong supervision to the service team.  The successful candidate will have strong supervision and organizational skills, along with the ability to build excellent working relationships with the team, young people, and their families. LCPC, LCSW, or Psychologist license required.  Must have a valid driver’s license and daily access to a reliable personal vehicle.