What are the responsibilities and job description for the IPS-SE Team Lead position at Holt Assessment Services, LLC?
Job Overview
Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of those navigating behavioral health and substance use challenges? Do you believe that competitive employment is a pathway to purpose, belonging, and recovery? At Holt Assessment Services, LLC, we are committed to reshaping the future of community-based behavioral health. We’re on the lookout for an inspiring IPS-SE Team Leadto champion our mission - one individual, one job, and one success story at a time. As our IPS-SE Team Lead, you’ll guide a dedicated team providing Individual Placement and Support (IPS) to adults and youth 16 years-old or older living with mental illness or substance use disorders. You’ll work where the impact happens - at home, in the community, and on the job - ensuring that our clients are supported every step of the way in finding and sustaining meaningful employment. This isn’t a desk job; it’s a role for hands-on leaders who thrive in dynamic, client-centered environments. Join Holt Assessment Services, LLC and step into a leadership role that offers personal and professional growth, the opportunity to innovate service delivery, and the satisfaction of seeing real-world impact. You’ll have the resources, training, and freedom to develop your team and make a lasting difference in our community.
Duties
Team Leadership & Supervision: Supervises up to 10 Employment Specialists (ESPs/EPMs), providing weekly supervision, training, and field mentoring (working side-by-side) to ensure high fidelity to the IPS model.
Fidelity & Outcomes: Monitors team outcomes (number of clients employed) and implements quality improvement plans to meet IPS fidelity scales.
Caseload Management: Maintains a small, direct caseload of 2–3 individuals (if supervising 7–10 staff) to provide direct vocational services.
Collaboration & Liaison: Acts as the primary liaison between the IPS team, mental health treatment teams, and the NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVRS).
Employer Engagement: Leads the team in developing relationships with local employers to access the hidden job market.
Documentation & Compliance: Ensures all documentation (Career Profiles, service notes, job logs) meets CARF and NC Tailored Plan standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Rehabilitation, or related field;
- Minimum 2 years of experience in behavioral health, vocational rehabilitation, or related community-based services
- Previous team lead, supervisory or project management experience strongly preferred
- Knowledge of IPS (Individual Placement and Support) principles and evidence-based practices
- Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication, motivational interviewing, and conflict resolution abilities
- Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with clients, staff, employers, and community partners
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for frequent community visits
- Commitment to person-centered, trauma-informed care and cultural competency
Pay: $23.30 - $25.46 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $25