Program Manager, Community Support

Heritage Behavioral Health Center; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

Health Club/Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing Education Opportunities

Tuition Assistance Programs

Life insurance

403(b) retirement

Loan repayment opportunities

Job summary

Heritage Behavioral Health Center seeks a Program Manager to lead a Community Support Services team. The role combines clinical practice with administrative supervision and oversees services across on-site and off-site locations, including clients’ homes and community settings.

The position emphasizes crisis and treatment planning, coordination with providers, and focus on reducing crisis episodes while improving community functioning. Licensure is encouraged; Master’s degree required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field.
• Licensure as CADC, LSW, LCSW, LPC, or LCPC highly recommended.
• Ideal candidates have experience with mental health or substance use diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Provide team and individual supervision.
• Complete supervisor tracking to monitor quality measures and standards.
• Provide direct services off-site per service plan.
• Develop crisis plans and treatment plans with the team and stakeholders.
• Coordinate referrals and maintain effective communication with staff and families.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards and procedures.
• Assist in timely referrals and linkages to programs.

Skills

Team supervision

Clinical supervision

DSM-5 knowledge

Crisis planning

Electronic health records

MS Word

MS Excel

Written communication

Education

Master's degree in counseling/social work/psychology

CADC/LCSW/LPC/LCPC licensure recommended

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

This leadership position will serve as the lead for a Community Support Services team. The team provides recovery- and resiliency-oriented, intensive, community-based rehabilitation and outreach services for adults with mental health and co-occurring disorders. The program utilizes a team-based approach consisting of mental health rehabilitation interventions and supports necessary to assist individuals in achieving and maintaining rehabilitative, resiliency, and recovery goals.

The Program Manager serves as the clinical and administrative supervisor of the team while also functioning as a practicing clinician. Services are provided across a variety of Heritage locations, both on-site and off-site, including, but not limited to, the individual's home, community settings, healthcare locations, and other social service agencies.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide team and individual supervision.
• Complete supervisor tracking to monitor quality measures and standards.
• Provide direct services to individuals assigned to the team, with at least 60% of services provided off-site during times and in locations most convenient for the individual served, in accordance with the individual's service plan.
• Complete all necessary assessments, including the IATP and LOCUS, as well as required documentation and billing notes, in accordance with Rule 132/140 standards.
• Develop and implement crisis plans and treatment plans outlining treatment goals and interventions in collaboration with the individual served, the team, other providers, and other parties identified by the individual served, following the standards of Rule 132/140, payers, and accreditation bodies.
• Collaborate and effectively communicate with staff to ensure coordinated care and provide referrals for individuals who no longer require this level of care.
• Provide direct services that promote the reduction of crisis episodes and increased community functioning in order to support rehabilitative, resiliency, and recovery goals.
• Participate in bi-weekly team meetings and maintain current knowledge and understanding of the treatment, progress, goals, and needs of each individual served by the team.
• Maintain open and effective communication with agency and provider staff, family members, and others regarding identified needs, service needs, treatment plan follow-up, and adaptations needed to enhance progress toward goals.
• Work cooperatively with staff to ensure appropriate access to services as identified during the treatment planning process.
• Ensure that all clinical activities performed by the team comply with organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in ensuring that referrals and linkages to programs are addressed in a timely manner.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to engage individuals and decrease barriers to accessing treatment.
• Knowledge of behavioral health diagnoses and use of the DSM-5.
• Knowledge of co-occurring diagnoses and evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Knowledge of case management techniques and community resources, including psychiatric, substance use, medical, and other community services.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to navigate an electronic health record.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Education and Experience:

The successful candidate will possess a Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field. Licensure as a CADC, LSW, LCSW, LPC, or LCPC is highly recommended. Ideal candidates will have previous experience working with individuals with mental health or substance use diagnoses.

A valid driver's license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance are required for this position.

Salary: $65,000 to $85,000

Heritage offers the following benefits with this position:

• Generous paid vacation, sick, and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Health Club/Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Agency-provided life insurance and short-term disability policies
• Retirement plan (403(b))
• Access to optional insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and additional life insurance; health insurance includes a substantial agency contribution toward the cost
• Direct deposit of payroll check
• Clinical supervision provided for individuals seeking licensure (LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW)
• Access to the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program - Heritage is a National Health Service Corps site, which may provide federal student loan repayment opportunities for eligible licensed counselors, nurses, social workers, and substance use professionals. Additional information is available at nhsc.hrsa.gov.