Clinical Manager – School-Based (Lawrence Township)

Jane Pauley Community Health Center | Behavioral Health Services

At Jane Pauley Community Health Center, we believe healthcare is about more than treating illness, it is about caring for the whole person. As a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide comprehensive, compassionate, and accessible care to communities across Indiana.

We are seeking a Clinical Manager – School-Based (Lawrence Township) to lead and support our school-based behavioral health program; an ideal opportunity for a licensed clinical leader who is passionate about child and adolescent mental health, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is driven to expand access to care within school communities.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Leadership opportunity within a growing, high-impact school-based behavioral health program
• Direct influence on clinical quality, program development, and student outcomes
• Strong partnership with school district leadership, administration, and community organizations
• Ability to shape and expand services in underserved communities
• Balanced role combining clinical leadership, strategy, and team development

Position Overview

The Clinical Manager – School-Based is responsible for the clinical and operational oversight of behavioral health providers across assigned school sites; ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based mental health and life skills services.

This role serves as a key liaison between clinical teams, school leadership, and community partners; balancing direct supervision, program development, compliance oversight, and staff development to ensure effective and sustainable service delivery. Flexibility is required to support coverage across school sites and districts as needed.

What You’ll Do

Program Leadership & Operations

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance management for clinical staff across school district sites
• Partner with leadership to support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing staff development
• Conduct performance check-ins, evaluations, and corrective action as needed
• Oversee caseload distribution to ensure appropriate student-to-provider ratios and equitable workloads
• Develop and manage coverage plans to maintain continuity of services
• Facilitate team meetings and clinical staffings to align practices and drive performance
• Foster a collaborative, accountable culture that supports engagement and retention

Clinical Oversight & Supervision

• Ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, trauma-informed care across school settings
• Provide clinical supervision to clinicians pursuing independent licensure, including documentation review and approval
• Guide staff in managing complex cases involving trauma, crisis, and behavioral health needs
• Promote culturally responsive care aligned with best practices

Crisis Response Leadership

• Serve as the clinical lead for complex crisis situations across school sites
• Develop and implement crisis response protocols in collaboration with school and safety teams
• Coordinate with external providers and community agencies for escalated care needs

Compliance, Quality & Outcomes

• Monitor program performance, including student outcomes, service utilization, and goal attainment
• Identify operational gaps and implement process improvements to enhance service quality and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, licensure, and organizational standards
• Lead quality initiatives aligned with program and organizational goals

School & Community Collaboration

• Serve as a primary liaison to school and district leadership
• Support integration of behavioral health services within IEP processes
• Participate in or delegate participation in IEP meetings, eligibility determinations, and manifestation reviews
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations and mental health providers
• Represent the program in district-level committees related to student wellness and school climate

Training & Staff Development

• Lead development and delivery of training and professional development for clinical staff
• Identify skill gaps and implement targeted development plans to strengthen team effectiveness

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant documentation practices across the team
• Monitor adherence to HIPAA, state regulations, and organizational policies
• Ensure compliance with mandated reporting requirements

What You Bring

Required

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
• Current, unrestricted independent clinical licensure in Indiana (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist/HSPP)
• 3–5 years of post-licensure clinical experience
• Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based practices
• Ability to manage crisis situations and lead clinical decision-making
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between sites

Preferred

• Prior supervisory or clinical leadership experience
• Experience in school-based or child and adolescent behavioral health settings
• Familiarity with IEP processes, IDEA requirements, and school systems
• CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) certification
• Bilingual or multilingual skills

Join Us

If you are a mission-driven clinical leader who is passionate about expanding access to behavioral health services for youth and families, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of school-based care.