Behavioral Health Manager - Springfield, IL

Signet Health Corporation; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

On-site childcare

Job summary

Memorial Behavioral Health Center in Springfield, IL, is recruiting a Director of Behavioral Health to oversee the outpatient program for adults, seniors, and children/adolescents. This hospital-based role offers comprehensive benefits and a starting salary between $77,000 and $118,560, depending on qualifications and experience.

Days-only schedule, no weekends or on-call. Responsibilities include supervising ~20 staff, leading program development, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Illinois licensed social worker with LMSW/LCSW/LCPC or equivalent.
• Experience with program development and supervision.
• Experience working with patients of varying ages and backgrounds.
• Ability to pass background and drug screen.
• IM + CANS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the outpatient program.
• Provide hands-on supervision for ~20 staff.
• Lead program development with short- and long-term goals.
• Ensure compliance with hospital, state, federal, and licensing standards.
• Establish relationships with community leaders and providers to enhance program reputation.

Skills

Supervision

Program development

Regulatory compliance

Community relationships

Education

MSW licensure (LCSW/LCPC)

Job description

Director of Behavioral HealthMemorial Health, 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, seasoned, 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.

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

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.