About Us 

Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio is a forward-thinking non-profit organization that promotes mental health and overall wellness.  We deliver a wide range of services including prevention, education, and direct care provision.   At the heart of our work are our employees, a highly passionate group of people working together to help our community.  

We are an affiliate of Mental Health America, the country's leading nonprofit dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives.  The organization has over a century of advocacy, public education, and program/service delivery experience.  

Position Summary 

Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Team Lead to lead and support the delivery of community-based behavioral health and recovery services. This leadership role is responsible for supervising program staff, managing operations, and cultivating strong relationships with community partners to promote recovery-oriented outcomes. If you are passionate about empowering individuals through recovery-focused services and enjoy working collaboratively in a fast-paced, community-centered environment, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful impact. Give us your best and we’ll give you ours.  

What You’ll Do 

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous quality improvement for Supported Employment and Payee programs 

• Build and maintain strong community partnerships 

• Supervise Employee Specialists and Payee Program Coordinator 

• Ensure compliance with agency and state standards 

• Carries a caseload of 5 Supported IPS participants meeting the agency direct service documentation policy 

What You’ll Need 

• A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field 

• At least two years of field experience, preferably in employment services or mental health 

• Prior supervisory experience 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage employers and community partners 

• The ability to thrive in a self-directed, field-based environment 

• Proven skill in analyzing needs and adjusting strategies to meet program goals 

• Experience in program management and implementation 

Reasons You Want to Work with Us 

• 2025 Recipient of the Platinum Bell Seal For Workplace Mental Health 

• We advocate for wellness for everyone 

• We encourage everyone to explore their talents and work toward a satisfying career experience 

• We appreciate diversity and encourage people of all experiences, backgrounds, and cultures to share their talents 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 

• Additional voluntary benefit options 

• Vacation time 

• Personal time 

• Sick time 

• Mileage Reimbursement 

• Team-building experiences and outings