--- title: Team Leader, Community Mental Health at Thresholds description: Thresholds is hiring for the Team Leader, Community Mental Health role in Chicago, IL. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/team-leader-community-mental-health-at-thresholds-01a0ecac-baac-77c9-b431-d98e631e6c35 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Thresholds as Team Leader, Community Mental Health in Chicago, IL. Pays $70.4K–$73.4K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/b0fddp.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Thresholds | | **Location** | Chicago, IL | | **Salary** | $70.4K/yr - $73.4K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 06, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Thresholds sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 3 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Thresholds. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $57,000 – $85,000 a year (median $70,000). ## Description Are you ready to take the next step in your career? As a Team Leader, you will supervise a dynamic team of 3-6 Community Support Specialists (CSS) as they provide mental health services in the community. This includes sharing case management duties within the team and leading by example while working directly with clients, providing guidance, and growing the clinical skills of your CSS team. Team Leaders hold a unique position within Thresholds: they provide direct service while keeping an eye on the overarching goals of the program. Team Leaders contribute to the program’s network of resources by establishing and maintaining community relationships. You and your team will remove barriers to mental healthcare through case management: connecting our clients with resources and helping them navigate complex systems. You will help clients strengthen daily living skills as you drive them to doctors’ appointments, to benefits offices, or to the grocery store. You will collaborate with clients to create plans for symptom management and teach coping skills that support clients in reclaiming their lives. Our culture is supportive, and the Team Leaders are key to setting the tone. During regular team meetings and supervision, you will engage and motivate your staff, provide direct feedback, coach staff to meet billing targets, drive collaboration on client care, and help staff work through challenges. Share your knowledge of harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based practices and receive ongoing opportunities for training, clinical supervision, and leadership development. **To succeed in this role, you need:** - Passion for mental health advocacy - Strong communication and teaching skills - Adaptability to staff and client needs - Superb time management and organizational skills - A valid driver’s license, current car insurance, and a car for daily use - Willingness to provide transportation to clients in your personal car - ON - CALL rotation schedule **Education and experience paths eligible for this role:** - Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field - LSW, LPC, LCSW, or LCPC - Previous supervisory experience preferred **What sets Thresholds apart:** - Competitive Pay: **$70,400 - 73,400 annually** - Based upon education, experience, and licensure - Clinical Roles – list below - $1000 salary increase for LSW or LPC licensure - $1000 salary increase for CRSS - Generous PTO - Dental insurance, vision insurance, 4 medical insurance plans - 403(b) retirement plans with 3% employer match - Robust employee assistance program (EAP) - Mileage reimbursement - Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month) - Public service loan forgiveness - Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC) - Reimbursement for licensure and licensure renewal Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to fostering an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency’s mission. 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