The Stepping Stones Group is seeking an experienced and dedicated MHP Clinical Manager to provide clinical leadership, supervision, mentorship, and support to mental health professionals serving school-based programs. This role is ideal for a licensed behavioral health professional who is passionate about ensuring high-quality services for children and adolescents while supporting the growth and success of fellow clinicians.
The District Clinical Lead serves as a key clinical resource within assigned school districts and contracts, collaborating closely with Mental Health Leadership, district partners, and clinical staff to promote service excellence, compliance, and positive student outcomes.
Reports To: Mental Health Market President, Regional Director, and State Clinical Director
Position Overview
The District Clinical Lead will provide clinical oversight, guidance, and supervision to clinicians within an assigned territory or contract. This position plays a critical role in maintaining clinical quality, supporting staff development, ensuring compliance with state and district requirements, and fostering strong relationships with school partners.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership, mentoring, supervision, and support to clinicians within assigned districts and contracts.
- Serve as a trusted clinical resource by offering guidance on assessments, interventions, documentation, treatment planning, IEPs, 504 Plans, reports, and related clinical practices.
- Promote ethical, evidence-based, and high-quality service delivery across all assigned locations.
- Oversee implementation of established clinical protocols, services, and best practices throughout district contracts.
- Directly supervise Associate-Level Mental Health Providers in accordance with state licensing requirements.
- Review, approve, and co-sign assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other clinical documentation as required.
- Ensure providers understand and comply with district policies, procedures, and clinical expectations.
- Complete all required documentation and reporting in accordance with district, company, and state guidelines.
- Conduct clinical interviews for prospective clinicians as needed.
- Participate in team meetings, consultation sessions, and leadership meetings.
- Attend required district, company, and professional development trainings.
Additional Duties
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between clinicians, district personnel, and Mental Health Leadership.
- Support onboarding, training, mentoring, and ongoing professional development for clinicians in both virtual and onsite settings.
- Monitor clinical documentation, service delivery records, and treatment-related materials to ensure quality and compliance standards are met.
- Assist with contract-related documentation and requests under the guidance of Mental Health Leadership.
- Travel periodically for district visits, meetings, conferences, or training opportunities.
- Maintain all required licensure, certifications, and continuing education requirements in accordance with state regulations and professional standards.
- Support special projects and initiatives that enhance clinical service delivery and operational effectiveness.
Qualifications
Education & Licensure
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a closely related Behavioral Health field from an accredited institution.
- Active, independent licensure in the State of Georgia as one of the following:
- GA Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW)
- GA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- GA Associate Professional Counselor (APC)
- GA Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- GA Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT)
- GA Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Experience providing behavioral health, counseling, or social work services to children and adolescents.
- Previous clinical supervision or leadership experience within a behavioral health setting preferred.
- Strong knowledge of school-based mental health services, documentation standards, and clinical best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with clinicians, school personnel, families, and leadership teams.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described below are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
- Visual ability to read computer screens, printed materials, and documentation.
- Ability to use a computer, telephone, and other office equipment for extended periods.
- Ability to hear and communicate effectively in person, virtually, and by telephone.
Work Environment
This position operates in school-based, office, and virtual environments. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities of the position.
Why Join The Stepping Stones Group?
At The Stepping Stones Group, we are committed to transforming the lives of students and supporting the professionals who serve them. You'll join a collaborative team dedicated to clinical excellence, professional growth, and making a meaningful impact in schools and communities.
Apply today and help lead the future of school-based mental health services!