Director of Social Services & Mental Health Programs

Nexus at Cahokia; Sauget (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Recognition programs

Appreciation events

Job summary

Nexus at Cahokia in Illinois seeks a Social Services Director to oversee the planning and implementation of social services in the facility. You will recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, and work with evidence-based treatment modalities including wellness recovery action plans, illness management and recovery, dual diagnosis, and trauma-informed care.

Preferred candidates hold licensure as a healing arts practitioner per the Illinois Mental Health Code and have at least two years of direct

Qualifications

• Must meet the definition of a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts under the Illinois Mental Health code (LCSW, LCPC, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PMHNP, LMFT, etc.).
• At least two years of direct care experience with individuals with psychiatric disorders.
• Three years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to act decisively and delegate authority.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, including MHPs, QMHPs, CRSs, and RSAs.
• Coordinate referrals of residents to services the facility does not provide.
• Provide clinical case supervision of all treatment personnel.
• Develop Performance Improvement Project (PIP) tools to improve the delivery of care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Staff supervision

Clinical supervision

Job description

Nexus at Cahokia in Illinois seeks a Social Services Director to oversee the planning and implementation of social services in the facility. You will recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, and work with evidence-based treatment modalities including wellness recovery action plans, illness management and recovery, dual diagnosis, and trauma-informed care.

Preferred candidates hold licensure as a healing arts practitioner per the Illinois Mental Health Code and have at least two years of direct