Manager, Clinical Congregate Care

A Hiring Company; Hoyleton (IL); On-site; USD 68,993 - 86,242; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Hoyleton is seeking a Manager of Clinical Congregate Care to lead therapeutic programs and ensure a safe, trauma-informed environment for youth. This role involves guiding clinical direction, supervising therapists, and overseeing compliance with Medicaid regulations. Ideal candidates will be licensed or license-eligible clinicians with strong leadership skills and experience in crisis management. The position operates primarily in Hoyleton and Fairview Heights, with a strong focus on quality care delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical leadership and supervision.
• Ability to support therapists and coordinate care.
• Knowledge of Medicaid billing and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Guide the therapeutic direction of programs.
• Support therapists and ensure quality compliance.
• Lead clinical team meetings and oversee treatment planning.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Supervision

Crisis response

Therapeutic knowledge

Education

Licensed or license-eligible clinician

Job description

Salary Range: $68,993.60 - $86,242.00 per year

Hoyleton is seeking a clinical leader who believes that structure, compassion, and accountability can coexist, and that young people deserve all three. As our Manager of Clinical Congregate Care, you’ll guide the therapeutic direction of our residential and transitional living programs, ensuring that every youth we serve experiences a safe, trauma-informed, and developmentally focused environment.

This role is ideal for a licensed or license-eligible clinician who thrives at the intersection of direct care, leadership, compliance, and systems-level impact.

What Your Days Actually Look Like

You’ll spend most of your time supporting therapists, reviewing clinical work, and coordinating across programs and schools, with a regular presence in both Hoyleton and Fairview Heights.

• Attend and lead monthly staffing and clinical meetings
• Review case notes, treatment plans, and documentation for quality and compliance
• Guide therapists in treatment planning, crisis response, and CARE/TCI application
• Communicate regularly with schools, case managers, and program managers
• Step in to support staff during short‑staffed periods or complex situations

What You’ll Do

You’ll serve as the clinical backbone of our residential programs, partnering closely with the Director of Residential Services and the Director of Child Welfare to ensure care delivery is both therapeutically sound and operationally strong.

Clinical Leadership & Supervision

• Recruit, supervise, coach, and evaluate residential and transitional living therapists
• Address performance concerns and recommend disciplinary actions when needed
• Identify training needs and contribute to the agency’s annual staff development plan

Program Oversight & Treatment Coordination

• Lead clinical team meetings and staffing in alignment with agency guidelines
• Oversee treatment planning, IATPs, and ICMPs for all residents
• Ensure treatment is focused on stabilization, family involvement, and timely community reintegration
• Consult with staff on complex behavioral needs and crisis response strategies

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure clinical documentation and Medicaid billing comply with Rules 132 and 140
• Maintain records for case reviews, court hearings, and administrative reporting
• Monitor performance data to support effective treatment planning and permanency outcomes

Safety, Culture & Crisis Response

• Promote and model CARE principles and TCI practices
• Support staff in maintaining safe, therapeutic environments
• Assist with crisis de‑escalation and physical intervention when required

Compensation details: 68993.6-86242 Yearly Salary