What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Behavioral Health Clinician position at Fello?
At Fello, we champion the rights of people with disabilities and invest in what matters most: real opportunities, strong relationships, and inclusive, equitable communities. We partner with people with disabilities to provide support services, develop inclusive housing, and create spaces where people feel genuinely connected—not just accommodated.
The Lead Behavioral Health Clinician provides leadership and coaching to an assigned team of Behavioral Health Licensed Clinicians and manages the operations of one or more Behavioral Health Counseling Suites. This position is a hybrid role, with 60% clinical and 40% leadership responsibilities. As a licensed clinician, the Lead Behavioral Health Clinician partners with persons served and their interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, monitor, and revise behavioral support plans and provide mental health counseling to an assigned group of people with disabilities. The Lead Behavioral Health Clinician partners with the Senior Director of Behavioral Health to support the continued development and growth of Behavioral Health services. This position is a member of the Leadership Council and is an essential role.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate brings five or more years of professional experience providing behavioral supports for people with disabilities in a community-based setting and at least two years providing management and coaching to licensed clinicians and other clinical professionals. They are proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and have knowledge of outcome systems. The successful candidate demonstrates a deep understanding and passion for person centered planning and self-direction for people with disabilities, with the ability to work autonomously in ambiguous situations with little direction, running toward problems without being asked with a solutions-oriented approach. They possess the ability to remain flexible, calm under pressure, and adaptive, with experience working across cultural, geographic, and programmatic lines to positively support persons served. They have excellent oral and written communications and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage positive communication in difficult situations and provide candid and constructive feedback.
This position requires a master's degree in social work, psychology, or another related field and a LCPC or LCSW-C. Candidates must meet all requirements to be a Maryland Board of Professional Counselors approved/certified supervisor or a Maryland Board of Social Work approved supervisor. This position must meet the qualifications of a Direct Support Professional. The ability to drive is a requirement of the position with access to reliable transportation.
This position includes an award-winning total rewards (benefits) package and opportunities for professional development within our mission-driven organization.
Fello is an equal opportunity employer which means we provide equal opportunity to all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, gender, gender expression, national origin, age, marital status, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all candidates, employment decisions at Fello will be based on merit, qualifications, and skills. Fello highly encourages all employees to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.
The Lead Behavioral Health Clinician provides leadership and coaching to an assigned team of Behavioral Health Licensed Clinicians and manages the operations of one or more Behavioral Health Counseling Suites. This position is a hybrid role, with 60% clinical and 40% leadership responsibilities. As a licensed clinician, the Lead Behavioral Health Clinician partners with persons served and their interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, monitor, and revise behavioral support plans and provide mental health counseling to an assigned group of people with disabilities. The Lead Behavioral Health Clinician partners with the Senior Director of Behavioral Health to support the continued development and growth of Behavioral Health services. This position is a member of the Leadership Council and is an essential role.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate brings five or more years of professional experience providing behavioral supports for people with disabilities in a community-based setting and at least two years providing management and coaching to licensed clinicians and other clinical professionals. They are proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and have knowledge of outcome systems. The successful candidate demonstrates a deep understanding and passion for person centered planning and self-direction for people with disabilities, with the ability to work autonomously in ambiguous situations with little direction, running toward problems without being asked with a solutions-oriented approach. They possess the ability to remain flexible, calm under pressure, and adaptive, with experience working across cultural, geographic, and programmatic lines to positively support persons served. They have excellent oral and written communications and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage positive communication in difficult situations and provide candid and constructive feedback.
This position requires a master's degree in social work, psychology, or another related field and a LCPC or LCSW-C. Candidates must meet all requirements to be a Maryland Board of Professional Counselors approved/certified supervisor or a Maryland Board of Social Work approved supervisor. This position must meet the qualifications of a Direct Support Professional. The ability to drive is a requirement of the position with access to reliable transportation.
This position includes an award-winning total rewards (benefits) package and opportunities for professional development within our mission-driven organization.
Fello is an equal opportunity employer which means we provide equal opportunity to all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, gender, gender expression, national origin, age, marital status, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all candidates, employment decisions at Fello will be based on merit, qualifications, and skills. Fello highly encourages all employees to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.