Behavioral Health Manager (Licensed Social Worker) - OutPatient

Overview

Behavioral Health Manager needed - Springfield, IL

Signet Health is working with Memorial Behavioral Health Center, Springfield, IL, to recruit and fill their Behavioral Health Manager position for their outpatient program.  We are looking for a qualified and organized Illinois licensed social worker to provide oversight of the outpatient behavioral health program providing mental health services to adults, senior adults, and children & adolescents.  We can work with LCPC or LCSW certifications.  

This is a hospital position with all benefits and salary provided by the hospital.  Memorial Behavioral Health Center offers generous benefits and PTO, on-site childcare, with a competitive starting salary range of $77k - $118,560k, depending on qualifications and experience. Days only, no weekends or on-call.  Good growth opportunities as well.  

Specific responsibilities 

Your specific duties as the Director of Behavioral Health will include:

• Overseeing all day-to-day operations of the outpatient program
• Hands-on supervision for approximately 20 staff
• Experience leading program development with short-term and long-term goals
• Ensuring compliance with hospital, state, federal, and licensing agency regulatory standards
• Establishing relationships with community leaders and service providers to promote/foster the positive reputation of the program

Requirements/Qualifications

Qualifications Required:

• Unencumbered Illinois Master's level license - LCSW, LCPC, or equivalent. 
• Experience with program development and supervision
• Experience working with patients of varying ages and backgrounds
• Be able to pass background and drug screen
• Have or be able to obtain IM + CANS certification within 30days of hire.
• Management experience in community mental health; knowledge of community agencies; familiarity with Illinois mental health services and the child welfare state system; very helpful.