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We are seeking a passionate and experienced Team Leader to oversee our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Greensburg, PA serving Westmoreland County. In this impactful role, you will manage an interdisciplinary clinical team dedicated to delivering comprehensive treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to individuals with severe and persistent mental health illnesses. As a practicing clinician and supervisor, you will lead by example, ensuring service excellence while fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
If you're ready to lead with compassion and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Why Be an ACT Team Leader at Merakey?
At Merakey, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals with severe and persistent mental health challenges. As an ACT Team Leader, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Make a Tangible Difference – Lead a team that delivers life-changing, community-based care to those who need it most.
- Be Part of a Vision-Driven Organization – Join a values-driven organization focused on compassion, respect, and integrity in every interaction.
- Collaborate with a Multidisciplinary Team – Work with dedicated professionals to provide holistic, whole-person care in a supportive and team-oriented environment.
- Grow Professionally – Take advantage of leadership development, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Thrive in a Supportive Environment – Benefit from a workplace that prioritizes your well-being, offering a strong support network and valuable resources.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Provide oversight and direction to the ACT team, ensuring clients receive high-quality, community-based care.
- Staff Supervision: Mentor and supervise a multidisciplinary team, providing weekly individual and group supervision and quarterly field supervision to foster professional growth.
- Daily Operations: Oversee daily clinical operations, ensuring adequate staff coverage and facilitating daily team meetings with detailed documentation.
- Client Admissions: Manage the client admission process, including scheduling interviews, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans in coordination with the psychiatrist.
- Direct Clinical Services: Dedicate 10 hours per week to providing direct clinical care to clients, including crisis intervention and therapeutic services.
- Community Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with community resources to ensure clients have access to housing, employment, and healthcare opportunities.
- Program Compliance: Ensure the program adheres to OMHSAS guidelines and complies with all regulatory standards.
Earn $72,000-75,000/year , plus mileage reimbursement.
Location: 133 Donohoe Road Greensburg, PA 15602
Benefits
Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support. Retirement plan
- - both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions. DailyPay
- - access your pay when you need it!
- On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Requirements:Required Experience
- Masters degree in a generally recognized clinical discipline including, but not limited to, psychiatry, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, or activity therapies
- 3+ years of clinical experience working with adults with SPMI (Serious and persistent mental illness)
- 2+ years of administrative/supervisory experience
Preferred Experience
- License eligible (LCSW, LSW, LPC, or LMFT)
- All field work and course work is completed, but haven't yet passed exam
- Certified Peer Specialist Supervisor, or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Team Leader to oversee our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Greensburg, PA serving Westmoreland County. In this impactful role, you will manage an interdisciplinary clinical team dedicated to delivering comprehensive treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to individuals with severe and persistent mental health illnesses. As a practicing clinician and supervisor, you will lead by example, ensuring service excellence while fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
If you're ready to lead with compassion and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Why Be an ACT Team Leader at Merakey?
At Merakey, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals with severe and persistent mental health challenges. As an ACT Team Leader, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Make a Tangible Difference – Lead a team that delivers life-changing, community-based care to those who need it most.
- Be Part of a Vision-Driven Organization – Join a values-driven organization focused on compassion, respect, and integrity in every interaction.
- Collaborate with a Multidisciplinary Team – Work with dedicated professionals to provide holistic, whole-person care in a supportive and team-oriented environment.
- Grow Professionally – Take advantage of leadership development, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Thrive in a Supportive Environment – Benefit from a workplace that prioritizes your well-being, offering a strong support network and valuable resources.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Provide oversight and direction to the ACT team, ensuring clients receive high-quality, community-based care.
- Staff Supervision: Mentor and supervise a multidisciplinary team, providing weekly individual and group supervision and quarterly field supervision to foster professional growth.
- Daily Operations: Oversee daily clinical operations, ensuring adequate staff coverage and facilitating daily team meetings with detailed documentation.
- Client Admissions: Manage the client admission process, including scheduling interviews, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans in coordination with the psychiatrist.
- Direct Clinical Services: Dedicate 10 hours per week to providing direct clinical care to clients, including crisis intervention and therapeutic services.
- Community Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with community resources to ensure clients have access to housing, employment, and healthcare opportunities.
- Program Compliance: Ensure the program adheres to OMHSAS guidelines and complies with all regulatory standards.
Earn $72,000-75,000/year , plus mileage reimbursement.
Location: 133 Donohoe Road Greensburg, PA 15602
Benefits
Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support. Retirement plan
- - both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions. DailyPay
- - access your pay when you need it!
- On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Requirements:Required Experience
- Masters degree in a generally recognized clinical discipline including, but not limited to, psychiatry, social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, or activity therapies
- 3+ years of clinical experience working with adults with SPMI (Serious and persistent mental illness)
- 2+ years of administrative/supervisory experience
Preferred Experience
- License eligible (LCSW, LSW, LPC, or LMFT)
- All field work and course work is completed, but haven't yet passed exam
- Certified Peer Specialist Supervisor, or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical team leader jobs.
- Active clinical licensure such as RN, LCSW, BCBA, or equivalent required
- Two or more years of direct supervisory or team leadership experience in a clinical setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems and clinical documentation platforms
- Experience conducting staff performance reviews, coaching sessions, and corrective action processes
- Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards including Joint Commission or CMS requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in nursing, social work, psychology, or a related clinical field
Tips for Your Clinical Team Leader Job Search
Tailor your resume to outcomes
Clinical team leader hiring managers want to see staff retention rates, patient satisfaction improvements, or compliance scores you influenced, not just duties. Replace task-based bullets with results your team achieved under your direct leadership.
Highlight your supervisory credentials early
Many postings screen for specific licensure, like RN, LCSW, or BCBA, plus supervisory hours. Put your credentials and years leading direct-care staff in the top third of your resume so recruiters don't miss them during a quick scan.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical team leader openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your specialty and apply directly to each listing without jumping between sites.
Filter by setting, not just title
The day-to-day for a clinical team leader in an outpatient clinic differs sharply from one in a residential or acute-care setting. When searching, add the care setting as a keyword alongside the title to surface openings that match your actual experience.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Expect interviewers to ask how you handled a struggling direct-report, a documentation audit, or a staff conflict mid-shift. Prepare two or three detailed examples that show your decision-making process, not just the resolution.
Negotiate scope before discussing pay
Before salary talk, clarify the number of direct reports, on-call expectations, and budget authority. These factors vary widely between organizations and affect both your leverage and what a fair offer actually looks like for the role.
Clinical Team Leader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical team leaders?
The companies hiring the most clinical team leaders right now include Methodist Health System, Catholic Charities, and Benevis, with the largest share of openings in Texas, New Jersey, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, behavioral health networks, and home health agencies consistently post the highest volumes of these roles.
How many clinical team leader jobs are remote?
About 33% of clinical team leader openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying significantly by specialty. Care coordination, utilization review, and telehealth-based roles are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid schedules, while direct-care supervisory roles in residential or acute settings remain predominantly on-site.
How do you become a clinical team leader?
Start by completing a clinical degree and obtaining the licensure required in your specialty, such as an RN, LCSW, or BCBA. Build direct patient-care experience, then move into a charge, senior, or lead clinician role to develop supervisory skills. Pursue any internal leadership development programs your employer offers, document measurable outcomes from your team work, and apply for formal team leader openings when you have consistent supervisory responsibilities on your record.
Can you get a clinical team leader job with limited leadership experience?
Yes, some organizations hire clinical team leaders from strong senior clinician backgrounds even without a formal supervisory title. Emphasize informal leadership you have already done, such as orienting new staff, leading case conferences, or serving as a charge clinician. Smaller organizations, community health centers, and high-growth behavioral health agencies tend to have more flexibility on experience requirements than large hospital systems.
What does the clinical team leader interview process look like?
Most clinical team leader interviews involve a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a structured panel interview with clinical operations leadership and sometimes direct-care staff. Expect scenario-based questions focused on staff management, regulatory compliance, and handling care quality incidents. Some employers add a written exercise or a brief case presentation. The full process typically runs across two to four rounds depending on organization size.
Where can I find and apply to clinical team leader jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical team leader jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search by specialty or location to narrow down the listings that match your background, then apply directly to each role that fits. No separate account setup is needed to start applying.
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