Direct Care Team Lead, Adult Residential Services

Job overview

The Direct Care Team Lead, Adult Residential Services role is onsite in Salt Lake City, UT, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Compensation starts at $22 per hour, with an additional $2.25 per hour for all hours worked as a shift differential. The role supports Valley Behavioral Health’s CORE program, which helps individuals build stability, independence, and success. The Team Lead supervises direct-care employees, supports quality care, and ensures staff have the training and resources to perform effectively. The role combines team leadership and operational oversight with direct client-care responsibilities to advance program service and treatment goals.

What you'll do

• Supervise daily activities and operational performance of direct-care employees
• lead huddles and one-to-one meetings
• orient, train, and mentor staff
• monitor clinical and operational goals and policy compliance
• address performance issues
• analyze data and prepare reports
• manage timecards and payroll tasks
• coordinate with Quality Assurance and leadership on regulatory compliance
• provide client care including targeted case management, medication distribution, and transportation
• coordinate shift coverage and provide on-call coverage as assigned
• maintain treatment documentation and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct care team lead

adult residential services

part-time

salt lake city ut

valley behavioral health

core program

direct care

team supervision

behavioral health

monday–friday

on-call coverage

$22/hr + $2.25 differential

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Tenure-based compensation increases, performance bonuses, on-demand pay, accrued paid time off, paid holidays, wellness days, paid parental leave, eligible health and insurance coverage, retirement plan with company match, tuition and licensure reimbursement, paid training, and continuing education support.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and six months of direct-care experience. Professional certificate as required by job function, CPR certification, and Valley de-escalation certification are post-hire requirements; the professional certificate is required within 120 days. One year of behavioral health experience and supervisory experience are preferred.

About the employer

Valley Behavioral Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.