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Stickney Township
DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (BHC)
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A Clinical Director directs and manages a medical practice, clinic, hospital, or other clinical setting. Organizes and manages of staff physicians, policy implementation, and ensures that standards for medical care are communicated and maintained.
$159,842 / year median in Illinois
+14% projected growth
Job Description
DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
(BHC)Position Summary:
The Behavioral Health Director leads a dedicated, small community-based out-patient behavioral health clinic for the Stickney Township Public Health District. The Director provides counselling services, administrative oversight and clinical supervision for a small mental health staff.Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individual therapy services to community members, family, couples, and/or group therapy, utilizing evidenced-based treatment models
- Oversee the operations of the Behavioral Health Clinic while maintaining a reduced caseload (approximately 50%).
- Oversee the intake process for new consumers
- Supervise and support clinical staff therapists; assist in conducting acute crisis assessments and prescreening evaluations for inpatient psychiatric care
- Facilitate weekly clinical staff meetings to provide administrative updates, manage case assignments, and foster a collaborative approach to case consultations
- Maintain annual recertification requirements of the Behavioral Health Clinic
- Ensure clinic operations comply with HFS community-based behavioral health services guidelines and Medicaid provider standards
- Accountable for maintaining the accuracy, security, and integrity of the electronic mental health records through implementation of a peer-review quality assurance system
- Maintain IM+CANS certification
- Develop and implement operational policies and procedures
- Conduct annual performance evaluations that drive professional growth, and align with the strategic goals of the Behavioral Health Clinic
- Analyze data and evaluate program effectiveness, providing quarterly management reports to community stakeholders
- Participate in the development of a 5-year community health plan, ensuring behavioral health initiatives are integrated into the strategic vision
- Advance the overall mission of the Stickney Township Public Health District by enhancing community educational activities that support emotional well-being and challenge mental health stigma
Qualifications:
Education:
Master's or Doctoral degree in a behavioral health discipline from a regionally accredited graduate schoolLicensure:
Active licensure (i.e., Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Psychologist) which meets the Medicaid requirements for Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA)Experience:
7+years in behavioral health, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or leadership roleLocation:
Stickney Township- South Clinic 5635 State Road, Burbank, IL, 60459
Compensation & Benefits:
Starting Salary Range $80,000- 105,000, commensurate with experience. An excellent benefits package includes paid time off, sick leave, paid holidays, health, vision and dental insurance, and Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension. Typical working hours are 8:30 a.m.
- 4:00 p.
Pay:
$80,000.00- $105,000.