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Community Support Team Lead (Licensed Social Worker)

Sunrise Clinical Associates, PLLC
Burlington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/22/2027

Position Overview

Sunrise Clinical Associates is seeking a licensed clinician to serve as a Community Support Team Lead, providing leadership for our Community Support Team (CST) in the Central Piedmont Region.

This role blends direct service, clinical oversight, and team leadership, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and client-centered care across community-based behavioral health services.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Community-based / On the road -Alamance, Orange, and Randolph (AOR) service area

Core Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and support to assigned CST team.
  • Deliver and oversee CST services for adults with mental health and/or substance use needs.
  • Support recovery-oriented, person-centered service delivery.
  • Coordinate care with community providers and natural supports. Maintain a small caseload and deliver billable services aligned with treatment plans and program standards.
  • Oversee documentation, service delivery, and billing to ensure compliance with Medicaid, state regulations, and agency policies.
  • Facilitate team meetings, case consultations, and performance feedback.
  • Support staff training, onboarding, and professional development.
  • Coordinate scheduling, coverage, and daily operational needs.
  • Collaborate with community partners, referral sources, and internal stakeholders.
  • Participate in quality assurance activities, audits, and program development initiatives.
  • Travel throughout the RDU service area to support staff and client needs.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
  • Active NC licensure or associate-level licensure (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT).
  • Minimum 1–2 years of experience in CST or a comparable community-based behavioral health program.
  • Prior supervisory or team lead experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and written/verbal communication.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends, based on client needs.
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Flexible schedule
  • Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

  • Licensed or provisionally licensed in NC (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT)?

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $40

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