What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Behavioral Health Clinician, LCPC, LCSW-C position at The Arc Central Chesapeake Region?
The Arc Central Chesapeake Region supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to live, work, and connect with their community.
People are complex. We are each made of thousands of different experiences that can affect mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Here at The Arc, we take the time to understand these experiences and their relationship to behavioral health. We use a holistic approach to create an environment that encourages daily success for people we support.
The Lead Behavioral Health Clinician will provide leadership and coaching to an assigned team of Behavioral Health Licensed Clinicians and will manage the operations of one or more Behavioral Health Counseling Suite(s). This position is a hybrid role, with 60% clinical and 40% leadership responsibilities. As a licensed clinician, the Lead Behavioral Health Clinician will partner 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 intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Lead Behavioral Health Clinician will partner with the Senior Director of Behavioral Health to support the continued development and growth of Behavioral Health services. The Lead Behavioral Health Clinician will be a member of the Leadership Council. This position must meet the qualifications of a Direct Support Professional, Certified Medical Technician not required.
The ideal candidate is a compassionate and collaborative leader who brings empathy, patience, and strong communication skills to their work. They are deeply committed to person-centered care and can build trusting relationships with the people they support, their families, and interdisciplinary teams. Organized and detail-oriented, they balance clinical oversight with a genuine passion for mentoring others. They are confident in guiding licensed clinicians, facilitating thoughtful treatment planning, and helping teams stay aligned with the needs and goals of each person served. This candidate leads with integrity and is motivated by a desire to foster inclusive, supportive community environments.
A Masters degree in social work, psychology, or a related field, along with an active LCPC or LCSW-C license is required, as well as meet all qualifications to serve as an approved supervisor by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors or the Maryland Board of Social Work. Candidates should have at least five years of professional experience providing behavioral supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community-based settings, as well as a minimum of two years managing and coaching licensed clinicians and other clinical professionals. This position includes an award-winning total rewards (benefits) package and paid professional development opportunities.
About The Arc Central Chesapeake Region
The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc) is a dynamic regional organization providing person-centered supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, work, and connect with their communities. We advocate for equity and access for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live self-determined lives and foster opportunities towards self-sufficiency. To learn more, visit www.thearcccr.org.
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