CAT Team Leader

NOW HIRING: CAT TEAM LEADER

APALACHEE CENTER, INC.

LEAD WITH PURPOSE. INSPIRE CHANGE. MAKE AN IMPACT.

Are you a licensed behavioral health professional with a passion for leadership and making a difference in the lives of children and families?

Apalachee Center, Inc. is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and compassionate CAT Team Leader to lead our Community Action Team (CAT).

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated clinical leader who is ready to inspire a multidisciplinary team, drive clinical excellence, and help transform the lives of children and adolescents facing behavioral health challenges.

Position: CAT Team Leader

Employment Type: Regular, Full-Time

Classification: Exempt

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Reports To: Director of Outpatient Services

Supervises: Community Action Team (CAT)

YOUR ROLE: LEAD. EMPOWER. TRANSFORM.

As the CAT Team Leader, you will provide both clinical and administrative leadership while remaining actively involved in delivering high-quality behavioral health services.

You will oversee daily operations, support and develop clinical staff, and ensure that children, adolescents, and their families receive compassionate, coordinated, and effective care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead & Inspire: Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a multidisciplinary team while promoting collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.

• Drive Clinical Excellence: Oversee clinical assessments, individualized treatment plans, treatment coordination, and service delivery.

• Make a Difference: Provide direct clinical services and support to children, adolescents, and families experiencing behavioral health challenges.

• Oversee Program Operations: Manage scheduling, admissions, discharges, staffing, program census, and compliance with contractual requirements.

• Build Community Partnerships: Collaborate with child welfare agencies, juvenile justice programs, law enforcement, and community organizations.

• Ensure Quality & Compliance: Monitor clinical documentation, performance indicators, regulatory standards, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Develop Your Team: Participate in recruitment, onboarding, staff development, clinical supervision, and ongoing training.

• Support Crisis Response: Provide after-hours supervisory consultation and backup crisis intervention when needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in a behavioral health field such as Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related discipline.

• Active Florida clinical licensure as an LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT, or qualification as a licensed Psychiatrist.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with children or adolescents with behavioral health needs.

• Strong leadership, clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to supervise clinical staff and manage multidisciplinary treatment services.

Preferred:

• 5 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

• Previous Community Action Team (CAT) experience.

• Experience with clinical program management, crisis intervention, and quality improvement.

• Knowledge of behavioral health regulations and compliance standards.

BENEFITS & WORKPLACE HIGHLIGHTS

INVEST IN YOUR CAREER. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

At Apalachee Center, we recognize that dedicated professionals are essential to delivering exceptional behavioral health care.

Benefits Highlights

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

• Health insurance benefits.

• Dental insurance benefits.

• Life insurance benefits.

• Additional employee benefits may be available based on eligibility and plan offerings.

Workplace Highlights

• Meaningful Work: Make a lasting impact on children, adolescents, and families in your community.

• Leadership Opportunity: Guide, mentor, and develop a dedicated multidisciplinary behavioral health team.

• Professional Growth: Expand your experience in clinical supervision, program management, and organizational leadership.

• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside behavioral health professionals committed to compassionate, quality care.

• Community Impact: Build partnerships that strengthen access to essential mental health services.

• Purpose-Driven Career: Be part of an organization focused on improving lives and supporting healthier communities.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is a confident, compassionate clinical leader who values teamwork, accountability, and excellence in behavioral health services.

We want someone who can lead with integrity, inspire their team, strengthen clinical outcomes, and make a difference every day.

YOUR NEXT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY STARTS HERE!

Ready to lead a team that changes lives?

Bring your clinical expertise, passion for service, and leadership experience to Apalachee Center, Inc.

APPLY TODAY!

APALACHEE CENTER, INC.

Lead with Purpose. Serve with Compassion. Make an Impact