Program Director, School Based Services

Centerstone; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days PTO eligibility

Health, dental, vision, and life

403(b) retirement plan with match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Centerstone seeks a Program Director – School-Based Services in Illinois to lead youth-focused behavioral healthcare programs and ensure quality, compliance, and growth within a designated unit.

The role emphasizes fiscal management, stakeholder engagement, and strong team supervision to empower youth and families through school-based services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of healthcare system experience or 5 years of behavioral healthcare experience required.
• Leadership experience in behavioral healthcare preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fiscal performance and ensure compliance with accreditation standards, licensure, and funding sources.
• Identify funding opportunities and assist with grant management and invoicing.
• Track and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships including referral and funding partners.
• Hire, coach, supervise, and evaluate team members to support program goals and productivity.
• Conduct quality management reviews and field observations.
• Ensure accurate documentation in databases and electronic medical records.
• Work direct care shifts as needed.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written коммуника

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Program Director – School-Based Services

Location: Illinois Employment Type: Full Time Shift: Monday - Friday

Job Summary:

Are you an experienced leader in behavioral healthcare with a passion for supporting youth and school-based services? Join our mission-driven organization as a Program Director and take on a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing services that support youth and families in your community. Under the direct supervision of the Vice President, the Program Director is responsible for maintaining compliant, quality services within a designated business unit. This includes fostering a positive and respectful culture, ensuring compliance with all legal and contractual requirements, and driving program growth through effective quality assurance and team leadership. As a key leader, you will be responsible for fiscal management, performance tracking, stakeholder relationships, and direct supervision of team members. The ideal candidate is an effective communicator, an empathetic leader, and a strategic thinker committed to empowering individuals and building community partnerships.

Position Perks & Benefits:

• 29 Days of PTO Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more** Competitive 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
• Company-paid basic life insurance Emergency Medical Leave Program Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
• Health & Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Discount Program Mileage Reimbursement (When applicable)

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee fiscal performance and ensure compliance with accreditation standards, licensure, and funding sources
• Identify funding opportunities and assist with grant management and invoicing
• Track and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships including referral and funding partners
• Hire, coach, supervise, and evaluate team members to support program goals and productivity
• Conduct quality management reviews and field observations
• Ensure accurate documentation in databases and electronic medical records
• Work direct care shifts as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of relevant healthcare system experience or five (5) years of behavioral healthcare experience required
• Behavioral healthcare experience in a leadership role preferred
• Master’s degree preferred

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and workflow development skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal abilities
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment for mental health and/or substance use
• Proven experience with program compliance, CARF standards, and audit readiness
• Ability to independently solve problems and make informed decisions
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic health records systems
• Time Type: Full time

Pay Range:

$67,610.00--$101,430.00

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy: Medical, dental, and vision health coverage Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 403b retirement plan with company match Paid time off and ten paid holidays AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid) Employee Resource Groups Continuing education opportunities Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect. At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture. Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve. Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety. Centerstone is a nonprofit health system providing mental health and substance use disorder treatments. Services are available nationally through the operation of outpatient clinics, residential programs, the use of telehealth and an inpatient hospital. Centerstone also features specialized programs for the military community, therapeutic foster care, children’s services and employee assistance programs. Centerstone’s Research Institute provides guidance through research and technology, leveraging the best practices for use in all our communities. Centerstone’s Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support the work and mission of delivering care that changes people’s lives.