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Monarch

Behavioral health and substance use treatment

Residential Team Leader

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$47.8k
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's, Associate's
Cornelius, NC, USA
In PersonMonday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; evenings, weekends, and on-call availability. Driving and travel may be required.
Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor degree is required, dependent upon experience.
  • A valid United States driver's license is required.
  • Experience working with children or adults with a mental health diagnosis or an intellectual or developmental disability is required; the required experience is 1-4 years depending on education.
  • A Qualified Professional must meet one of these education and experience combinations: a Bachelor degree in a non-Human-Services field and four years of full-time experience with the population served; an Associate or Bachelor degree in Human Services and two years of full-time experience with the population served; or a Master degree in Human Services and one year of full-time experience with the population served.
  • Must be available for the Monday-Friday schedule, evenings, weekends, and on-call coverage as required.
  • Driving and travel may be required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide initial and ongoing assessments; evaluate the effectiveness of each person-centered plan and the individual's progress; participate in team meetings with other providers and natural supports as needed; and facilitate person-centered plan development.
  • Identify ways to provide services using existing community resources whenever possible.
  • Use person-centered approaches and positive approach strategies when interacting with people supported, and integrate those strategies into program plans.
  • Ensure service requests consider eligibility, continued-stay, and discharge criteria; ensure services and supports match the person-centered plan and individual needs and are fiscally viable.
  • Initiate and maintain clinical authorizations and systems for timeframes, audits, follow-up on clinical issues that prevent authorization approval or billing, resolving issues locally or regionally, and reviewing clinical documentation for service requirements.
  • Ensure staff are appropriately trained on plans and related programs and understand specific plan components, including privileging requirements outlined by area programs.
  • Complete clinical supervision plans and monitor performance by observing day-to-day activities on all shifts and conducting unannounced visits.
  • Ensure required and requested reports and documentation are completed; maintain records of individuals supported; and coordinate daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual documentation in the electronic health record or medical record.
  • Use communication skills and strategies to establish mutual relationships with individuals, staff, coworkers, supervisors, other stakeholders, and people important to individuals receiving services.
  • Take responsibility for hiring, discipline, firing, training, and performance appraisals where appropriate; coordinate employee development and corrective-action forms with the Administrative Services Manager or other appropriate personnel to ensure consistency and legality; and inform the Director of Program Operations as applicable.
  • Respond effectively and promptly to incidents according to agency policies and procedures.
  • Maintain a safe working environment for employees and people receiving services.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures, including preventative and crisis services, and schedule and participate in on-call coverage.
  • Know and comply with agency policies and procedures and state and federal statutes and regulations related to specific program areas.
  • Complete other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

About the company

Monarch NC provides behavioral health services across North Carolina, addressing mental health and substance use disorders. It offers telehealth, crisis intervention, urgent care, and outpatient services to deliver personalized care. The approach combines in-person clinics, telehealth, and crisis support across multiple locations (Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro) to coordinate care and support recovery. Its goal is to improve clients' mental health by delivering the right level of care tailored to each person and expanding access through integrated services.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$23.9M

Headquarters

Albemarle, North Carolina

Founded

1958

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What believers are saying

  • North Carolina backed Monarch with a $32.5 million Cabarrus grant and $500,000 Nash allocation.
  • Monarch opened Pittsboro's Chatham Opportunities Center in summer 2026, broadening I/DD capacity.
  • Cabarrus expects Monarch's new behavioral health center to serve 200 youth in 2027.

What critics are saying

  • August 2022 ransomware settlement still exposes Monarch to trust and compliance damage in 2026.
  • Monarch's Concord expansion requires staffing about 150 jobs before mid-2026 opening.
  • North Carolina funding dependence ties Nash County and Cabarrus growth to state appropriations.

What makes Monarch unique

  • Monarch's June 2026 Concord center bundles urgent care, crisis, and residential youth services.
  • Monarch's mobile clinics reach six northeastern counties with on-site and telehealth treatment.
  • Monarch's I/DD and substance-use curriculum uniquely targets underserved patients with developmental disabilities.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

14%
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Monarch, a personal finance app, raised $75 million in a Series B round, valuing the company at $850 million. This funding comes amid a challenging period for consumer fintechs. Monarch's growth surged after Mint's closure, as it offers a paid, ad-free service. The round, led by FPV, highlights Monarch's innovative approach to financial planning. Despite a 38% decline in fintech funding, Monarch's success stands out in the current "nuclear winter" for fintech startups.

PR Newswire
Oct 11th, 2023
Monarch Breaks Ground With Free, Online Curriculum For Those With Intellectual Or Developmental Disabilities Struggling With Addiction

ALBEMARLE, N.C., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Monarch has launched "Understanding Addiction and Developmental Disabilities," a first-of-its-kind web-based resource to help an underserved population of people living with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) and substance use disorders (SUD)."Substance use is often overlooked and people with I/DD are less likely to seek help." - Peggy Terhune, Ph.D. Tweet this Understanding Addiction and Developmental Disabilities, a curriculum developed by Monarch to assist professionals and caregivers in helping those with Intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and substance use disorders, features our hero Eddie learning about the health risks that come from mixing medicines and alcohol, and the importance of taking only the medicines and dosages prescribed by his doctor.The " Understanding Addiction and Developmental Disabilities '' website features screening tools and helpful guides for those who work with individuals with I/DD, such as mental health clinicians and caregivers, guardians or parents and teachers. The free, open-source curriculum consists of 14 animated videos that provide relevant therapeutic information for the person with I/DD and SUD. To learn more, visit understanding.monarchnc.org .Those interested in learning more can attend the "Understanding Addiction and Developmental Disabilities" webinar, a free training for professionals, family members and other caregivers, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 11 a.m

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