Mid Level Lead Clinician Jobs
Mid level lead clinician jobs go to clinicians ready to own caseloads or program components, mentor newer staff, and make clinical decisions with limited day-to-day supervision. Openings run across Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Education, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Optum, Centerstone, and PeaceHealth hiring at this level now.
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Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change
At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.
Benefits at Eliot
We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:
- Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
- Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
- Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
- Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development
Eliot’s Homeless Services Division is seeking a dedicated Outreach Clinician to join our Intensive Case Management (ICM) Team which offers a wide range of services, including outreach, case management, mental health treatment, housing assistance, and referrals to other resources for adults with substance use disorders, including those with co-occurring serious mental health diagnosis. The ideal candidate is a compassionate, Master’s-level clinician with at least three years of experience supporting adults navigating chronic homelessness, severe mental illness, complex trauma, and/or substance use disorders. In this role, you will provide intensive, street-based outreach and clinical support to individuals navigating chronic homelessness, severe mental illness, complex trauma, and substance use disorders. Grounded in trauma-informed care and racial equity, you will conduct assessments, provide crisis follow-up, and deliver hands-on clinical guidance while consulting with a multidisciplinary team and community partners to bridge critical gaps in care.
Responsibilities:
- Provide intensive, field-based clinical outreach to unsheltered individuals and high utilizers of crisis systems across prioritized Boston neighborhoods.
- Deliver direct clinical support utilizing trauma-informed care and person-centered planning, including clinical education, health/wellness guidance, and overdose prevention education to mitigate risk.
- Conduct clinical assessments, including completing individual service/recovery plans for assigned clients.
- Address and stabilize comprehensive life domains for clients, including physical health, mental/behavioral health, basic needs, housing, family/social connections, and legal status.
- Provide clinical consultation to the multidisciplinary team, advising on complex behavioral health, substance use, and medical cases.
- Respond collaboratively to acute behavioral health crises and high-risk situations, ensuring rapid follow-up to critical events like overdoses, hospitalizations, or arrests.
- Meet with high-risk individuals in diverse environments—including street outreach alongside the team, emergency departments, inpatient units, treatment centers, and houses of correction—to ensure continuity of care.
- Assist with discharge planning and attend hospital and detox discharge planning meetings to ensure warm handoffs and prevent care gaps at every transition point.
Qualifications
- Requires a Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology or related field and have a corresponding license with the state of Massachusetts.
- At least three years experience with the homeless, mentally ill, and/or substance using population.
- Demonstrated experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders, complex trauma, or chronic homelessness.
- Strong commitment to mental health recovery, substance use treatment, care coordination, racial equity, and holistic wellness.
- Proven ability to deliver flexible, community- and field-based services within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team structure.
- Ability to build trust, establish supportive therapeutic relationships, and respect client autonomy and treatment preferences.
- Sound clinical judgment with strong, solution-focused problem-solving capabilities.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to commute and transport clients to appointments as needed.
Location: Outreach Community based work in Boston, including Dorchester, Roxbury, Mass and Cass area, Downtown, South Station.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Annual Salary: $75,000 USD - $85,000 USD
At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.
Apply today and make a difference.
Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change
At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.
Benefits at Eliot
We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:
- Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
- Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
- Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
- Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development
Eliot’s Homeless Services Division is seeking a dedicated Outreach Clinician to join our Intensive Case Management (ICM) Team which offers a wide range of services, including outreach, case management, mental health treatment, housing assistance, and referrals to other resources for adults with substance use disorders, including those with co-occurring serious mental health diagnosis. The ideal candidate is a compassionate, Master’s-level clinician with at least three years of experience supporting adults navigating chronic homelessness, severe mental illness, complex trauma, and/or substance use disorders. In this role, you will provide intensive, street-based outreach and clinical support to individuals navigating chronic homelessness, severe mental illness, complex trauma, and substance use disorders. Grounded in trauma-informed care and racial equity, you will conduct assessments, provide crisis follow-up, and deliver hands-on clinical guidance while consulting with a multidisciplinary team and community partners to bridge critical gaps in care.
Responsibilities:
- Provide intensive, field-based clinical outreach to unsheltered individuals and high utilizers of crisis systems across prioritized Boston neighborhoods.
- Deliver direct clinical support utilizing trauma-informed care and person-centered planning, including clinical education, health/wellness guidance, and overdose prevention education to mitigate risk.
- Conduct clinical assessments, including completing individual service/recovery plans for assigned clients.
- Address and stabilize comprehensive life domains for clients, including physical health, mental/behavioral health, basic needs, housing, family/social connections, and legal status.
- Provide clinical consultation to the multidisciplinary team, advising on complex behavioral health, substance use, and medical cases.
- Respond collaboratively to acute behavioral health crises and high-risk situations, ensuring rapid follow-up to critical events like overdoses, hospitalizations, or arrests.
- Meet with high-risk individuals in diverse environments—including street outreach alongside the team, emergency departments, inpatient units, treatment centers, and houses of correction—to ensure continuity of care.
- Assist with discharge planning and attend hospital and detox discharge planning meetings to ensure warm handoffs and prevent care gaps at every transition point.
Qualifications
- Requires a Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology or related field and have a corresponding license with the state of Massachusetts.
- At least three years experience with the homeless, mentally ill, and/or substance using population.
- Demonstrated experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders, complex trauma, or chronic homelessness.
- Strong commitment to mental health recovery, substance use treatment, care coordination, racial equity, and holistic wellness.
- Proven ability to deliver flexible, community- and field-based services within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team structure.
- Ability to build trust, establish supportive therapeutic relationships, and respect client autonomy and treatment preferences.
- Sound clinical judgment with strong, solution-focused problem-solving capabilities.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to commute and transport clients to appointments as needed.
Location: Outreach Community based work in Boston, including Dorchester, Roxbury, Mass and Cass area, Downtown, South Station.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Annual Salary: $75,000 USD - $85,000 USD
At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.
Apply today and make a difference.
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Mid Level Lead Clinician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level lead clinician job?
Position yourself around clinical ownership rather than task completion. Highlight cases or programs you managed independently, decisions you made without direct supervision, and any informal mentoring of newer colleagues. Tailor your resume to show scope and accountability, not just duties. Hiring managers at this level are looking for clinicians who demonstrate confidence in their judgment and the ability to coordinate care across a team.
Which companies hire mid level lead clinicians?
Companies hiring mid level lead clinicians right now include Optum, Centerstone, and PeaceHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from health systems, outpatient specialty practices, community health organizations, and behavioral health providers that need experienced clinicians who can carry a full caseload while supporting less experienced staff.
Are there remote mid level lead clinician jobs?
Yes, though availability depends on the clinical specialty. About 12% of mid level lead clinician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with telehealth platforms, managed care organizations, and utilization review teams driving most of the fully remote roles. In-person demand remains strong in direct-care settings like hospitals, clinics, and residential programs.
How do I move up to a mid level lead clinician role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on accumulated clinical depth and demonstrated ownership. Focus on taking on more complex cases, volunteering to lead components of a project or program, and building a record of independent problem-solving. Clinicians who move up fastest tend to seek feedback actively, deepen a specialty area, and show they can coordinate with other disciplines without constant guidance.
Which industries hire the most mid level lead clinicians?
Mid Level lead clinician roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire at the mid level because they need clinicians who can carry substantive caseloads, support quality and compliance standards, and contribute to team-level decision-making without requiring the same oversight that entry-level staff need.