Director of Behavior Health

PLCCA INC; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PLCCA INC in Maywood, IL seeks a Clinical Director of Behavioral Health to provide clinical and operational leadership across behavioral health and substance use programs. The role ensures regulatory compliance, trauma-informed care, and high-quality services, with oversight of staff and Medicaid billing.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in a behavioral health field with active licensure (LCSW/LCPC) and at least 5+ years of experience, including 2+ in leadership, plus strong communication

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health field.
• Active clinical licensure (e.g., LCSW, LCPC).
• 5+ years of behavioral health experience, including 2+ years in leadership.
• Experience with Medicaid billing and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee behavioral health programs and clinic operations.
• Supervise clinical and administrative staff.
• Oversee Medicaid billing, documentation, and compliance.
• Ensure grant, contract, and program deliverables are met.
• Provide clinical support, including intake coverage and crisis response.
• Build partnerships with community and healthcare providers.
• Analyze program data and prepare required reports.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Trauma-informed care

Cultural competency

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health

Tools

Medicaid billing software

Job description

Clinical Director of Behavioral Health

Overview

A mission-driven behavioral health organization is seeking a Director of Behavioral Health to lead mental health and substance use programs. This role provides clinical and operational oversight, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports high-quality, trauma-informed care. The ideal candidate must have a LCSW for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee behavioral health programs and clinic operations.
• Supervise clinical and administrative staff.
• Oversee Medicaid billing, documentation, and compliance.
• Ensure grant, contract, and program deliverables are met.
• Provide clinical support, including intake coverage and crisis response.
• Build partnerships with community and healthcare providers.
• Analyze program data and prepare required reports.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health field.
• Active clinical licensure (e.g., LCSW, LCPC).
• 5+ years of behavioral health experience, including 2+ years in leadership.
• Experience with Medicaid billing and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion.