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The SUD Residential Team Lead is responsible for assisting in the administration and oversight of daily operations, designed for adults with severe substance use disorders and mental illness. Additionally, the Team Lead provides support to both SUD residential staff and consumers in the residential programs. SUD Residential Team Lead will facilitate the activities of the unit through the effective performance of receptionist, transcriptionist, and clerical processes and/or to assist patient care team in performing assigned patient care and unit maintenance activities. This position manages information and connects physicians, team members and visitors with appropriate resources.
QUALIFICATIONS
Certifications:
- Driver's License - Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS)
Education:
- Associate degree: Psychology, Social Work, Related Field.
Work Experience:
- 2 years exp in one of the following:
- Behavioral health
- Substance abuse behavioral health
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Substance abuse treatment
- Clinical substance abuse treatment
- Chemical dependency treatment counseling
Other Requirements:
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer skills.
- Collaboration skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Compassion and empathy.
- Ability to appropriately manage and resolve issues.
- Ability to plan, organize and direct the activities of others.
- Ability to solve problems independently.
- Ability to motivate others as individuals and as a group.
- Ability to establish rapport and demonstrate courteous, respectful and caring behavior towards clients, family members, staff, and outside contacts.
- Knowledge and adherence to HIPAA and other state and federal laws and regulations.
Responsibilities
Key Accountability – Program Oversight and Administration
- Actively participates in the planning and development of comprehensive residential services, budgets, policies and standards.
- Works effectively as a key member of an interdisciplinary leadership team.
- Assists Manager in ensuring expenses meet budget and assists in securing funding for residential services whenever possible.
- Assists Manager in ensuring all agency and governmental regulations for residential services are met.
- With the manager, regularly inspects the living environment at residential sites for compliance with health and safety requirements. Works with other agency departments to ensure residential sites are properly maintained.
- Works with Manager and Program Nurse to ensure all consumer medications are properly ordered, stored, and observed.
- Works with Manager to develop and implement residential programming.
- Works with manager to purchase food items for selected residential sites.
- Assists in the oversight and approval of transportation as needed.
- Assists Manager with providing evening and weekend on-call availability for crises and staff support at all residential sites (both Peoria and Pekin locations).
Key Accountability – Staff Support and Supervision
- Assists Manager with the hiring, orientation, training, evaluating and supervision of residential staff.
- Helps develop and implement staff schedules to assure all sites have proper coverage according to shift needs to complete necessary consumer functions, such as dietary, housekeeping, dispensing of medications, etc.
- Assists with promoting staff compliance with productivity standards, as well as ensuring accurate paperwork submission is completed in a timely manner.
Key Accountability – Consumer Support and Supervision
- Oversees and provides case management/skills training/recovery services to residential consumers.
- Coordinates residential consumers’ medical needs with case management/nursing staff.
- Provides assessment and clinical documentation.
- Responds appropriately to consumer crises.
Performs transportation duties in an independent manner with little or no direct supervision.
- Understands correct patient identifiers.
- Uses proper BSI technique when handling and transporting specimens/medications.
- Maintains safety in the vans: follows all agency protocol and state laws (no smoking; all staff and consumers must wear seat belts; all children under age 8 are in child restraint devices; keeps first aid boxes filled; keeps gas tanks above one quarter full; drives in safe manner; follows the maintenance schedules).
- Records services accurately in order to bill appropriately.
- Develops and maintains positive and respectful relationships with consumers.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $23.43 per hour - $39.13 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
INTRODUCTION
The SUD Residential Team Lead is responsible for assisting in the administration and oversight of daily operations, designed for adults with severe substance use disorders and mental illness. Additionally, the Team Lead provides support to both SUD residential staff and consumers in the residential programs. SUD Residential Team Lead will facilitate the activities of the unit through the effective performance of receptionist, transcriptionist, and clerical processes and/or to assist patient care team in performing assigned patient care and unit maintenance activities. This position manages information and connects physicians, team members and visitors with appropriate resources.
QUALIFICATIONS
Certifications:
- Driver's License - Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS)
Education:
- Associate degree: Psychology, Social Work, Related Field.
Work Experience:
- 2 years exp in one of the following:
- Behavioral health
- Substance abuse behavioral health
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Substance abuse treatment
- Clinical substance abuse treatment
- Chemical dependency treatment counseling
Other Requirements:
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer skills.
- Collaboration skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Compassion and empathy.
- Ability to appropriately manage and resolve issues.
- Ability to plan, organize and direct the activities of others.
- Ability to solve problems independently.
- Ability to motivate others as individuals and as a group.
- Ability to establish rapport and demonstrate courteous, respectful and caring behavior towards clients, family members, staff, and outside contacts.
- Knowledge and adherence to HIPAA and other state and federal laws and regulations.
Responsibilities
Key Accountability – Program Oversight and Administration
- Actively participates in the planning and development of comprehensive residential services, budgets, policies and standards.
- Works effectively as a key member of an interdisciplinary leadership team.
- Assists Manager in ensuring expenses meet budget and assists in securing funding for residential services whenever possible.
- Assists Manager in ensuring all agency and governmental regulations for residential services are met.
- With the manager, regularly inspects the living environment at residential sites for compliance with health and safety requirements. Works with other agency departments to ensure residential sites are properly maintained.
- Works with Manager and Program Nurse to ensure all consumer medications are properly ordered, stored, and observed.
- Works with Manager to develop and implement residential programming.
- Works with manager to purchase food items for selected residential sites.
- Assists in the oversight and approval of transportation as needed.
- Assists Manager with providing evening and weekend on-call availability for crises and staff support at all residential sites (both Peoria and Pekin locations).
Key Accountability – Staff Support and Supervision
- Assists Manager with the hiring, orientation, training, evaluating and supervision of residential staff.
- Helps develop and implement staff schedules to assure all sites have proper coverage according to shift needs to complete necessary consumer functions, such as dietary, housekeeping, dispensing of medications, etc.
- Assists with promoting staff compliance with productivity standards, as well as ensuring accurate paperwork submission is completed in a timely manner.
Key Accountability – Consumer Support and Supervision
- Oversees and provides case management/skills training/recovery services to residential consumers.
- Coordinates residential consumers’ medical needs with case management/nursing staff.
- Provides assessment and clinical documentation.
- Responds appropriately to consumer crises.
Performs transportation duties in an independent manner with little or no direct supervision.
- Understands correct patient identifiers.
- Uses proper BSI technique when handling and transporting specimens/medications.
- Maintains safety in the vans: follows all agency protocol and state laws (no smoking; all staff and consumers must wear seat belts; all children under age 8 are in child restraint devices; keeps first aid boxes filled; keeps gas tanks above one quarter full; drives in safe manner; follows the maintenance schedules).
- Records services accurately in order to bill appropriately.
- Develops and maintains positive and respectful relationships with consumers.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $23.43 per hour - $39.13 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Team Lead
Clarify sponsorship early in the process
Ask about visa sponsorship before your first interview, not after an offer. Framing it as a timeline question, such as when you'd need authorization in place, keeps the conversation practical and avoids late-stage surprises.
Determine if your role qualifies for STEM OPT
Team Lead roles in engineering, data, or IT often qualify for the 24-month STEM extension if your degree is STEM-designated. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility, as leadership titles alone do not guarantee qualification.
Quantify your leadership impact in applications
Employers sponsoring OPT want low-risk hires. Document team size managed, projects delivered, and measurable outcomes. Concrete results make your case stronger than titles alone and reduce employer hesitation around the sponsorship commitment.
Target employers with an established OPT track record
Companies that have sponsored OPT students before have existing HR processes, reducing friction for you. Look for organizations with international teams or university recruiting programs, as they are more familiar with DSO paperwork and authorization timelines.
Understand your OPT end date before negotiating offers
Know exactly how many months remain on your EAD before you enter salary and start-date negotiations. Employers need enough runway to sponsor H-1B or other long-term status, so presenting a clear timeline builds confidence in your candidacy.
Leverage your cross-functional experience as a differentiator
Team Leads who bridge technical execution and stakeholder communication are harder to replace, which matters to sponsors investing in your long-term authorization. Highlight cross-functional projects that demonstrate you add value beyond your individual contributor work.
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Can I work as a Team Lead on OPT?
Yes. OPT authorizes F-1 students to work in any role directly related to their field of study, including leadership positions. A Team Lead role qualifies as long as the work is tied to your degree field. Your employer does not need to file any petition with USCIS during your initial OPT period, but you must have a valid EAD and remain employed in a qualifying role.
Do Team Lead jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
They can, but the job title is not the deciding factor. STEM OPT eligibility depends on whether the role requires application of STEM knowledge from a qualifying degree and whether your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. A Team Lead overseeing a software engineering or data analytics team at a qualifying employer would typically meet the criteria. Confirm with your DSO that your degree's CIP code is STEM-designated before applying for the extension.
How do I find Team Lead jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Browse Migrate Mate to find Team Lead roles posted by employers who are actively open to sponsoring or hiring OPT candidates. Filtering by visa-friendly employers saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that a company won't support your authorization. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where OPT and sponsorship details are already part of the posting.
Will employers sponsor H-1B after hiring me as a Team Lead on OPT?
Many will, but it depends on the employer's sponsorship policy and your performance. Team Lead roles carry enough seniority that employers often view H-1B sponsorship as a worthwhile investment. Ask about the company's sponsorship history during the offer stage, and be specific about H-1B lottery timing relative to your OPT expiration date so both sides can plan accordingly.
What happens to my Team Lead role if my OPT expires between H-1B filing and approval?
If your employer files your H-1B cap-subject petition before your OPT expires and you have a timely filed STEM extension, you may be protected by cap-gap provisions that extend your work authorization through September 30 of the fiscal year. Coordinate closely with your DSO and the employer's immigration counsel well before your EAD expiration date to avoid any gap in employment eligibility.
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