What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intensive In-Home (IIH) Team Leader position at Pathways to Life, Inc?
Intensive In-Home (IIH) Team Leader
Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Evening, weekend, and on-call crisis support required as needed.
About Pathways to Life
Pathways to Life, Inc. has provided community-based behavioral health services since 2006. Our teams support youth and families across North Carolina through Intensive In-Home, outpatient, and crisis-focused services designed to keep children safely connected to their homes, schools, and communities.
We are hiring a licensed Intensive In-Home (IIH) Team Leader to supervise clinicians serving children and adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral needs.
This role combines clinical leadership, direct therapy, crisis response, and staff supervision. You will guide a multidisciplinary team while maintaining compliance with North Carolina Clinical Coverage Policy 8A.
What You’ll Do
Lead and Supervise the IIH Team
Supervise Qualified Professionals and Associate Professionals providing community-based mental health services.
Review clinical documentation, service plans, and treatment progress.
Provide coaching, case consultation, and field support during high-risk situations.
Support staff development through training, feedback, and performance monitoring.
Deliver Clinical Services
Provide assessments, treatment planning, family therapy, and crisis intervention services.
Maintain a small caseload while supporting complex family systems.
Respond to behavioral health crises in homes, schools, and community settings.
Coordinate care with schools, DSS, juvenile justice, hospitals, and community providers.
Maintain Compliance and Quality Standards
Ensure services meet Medicaid and Clinical Coverage Policy 8A requirements.
Monitor authorizations, service delivery hours, and treatment outcomes.
Complete documentation within agency and state timelines.
Participate in on-call crisis rotation and team scheduling.
Qualifications
Required
Master’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related clinical field.
North Carolina full or provisional licensure.
1 year of experience providing Intensive In-Home or community-based behavioral health services.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when needed.
Accepted Licenses
LCSW / LCSWA
LCMHC / LCMHC-A
LMFT / LMFT-A
LCAS
CCS
CCJP
Licensed Psychologist
Physician
APRN-PMH or NP-PMH
Preferred
Experience supervising clinical or multidisciplinary teams.
Crisis intervention experience with youth and families.
NCI and CPR/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain after hire.
Work Environment
Services are delivered in:
Client homes
Schools
Offices
Community settings
This position includes regular local travel and exposure to high-stress crisis situations. Physical requirements include standing, walking, bending, driving, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Clinical supervision and professional development
Mission-driven team environment
Opportunities for advancement within a growing behavioral health organization
Apply
If you have experience leading community-based mental health teams and want to help families remain safely connected in their communities, we encourage you to apply.
Pathways to Life, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.