Social Services Director: Lead Mental Health Programs & Team

Nexushm; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision

Short- & Long-Term Disability Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Opportunities

Employee Rewards & Recognition

Weekly Appreciation Events

Birthday & Work Anniversary Celebrated

Collaborative, Team-Oriented Culture

Job summary

Nexushm in Illinois is seeking a Social Services Director to oversee planning and implementation of social services programs within our facility. You will recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, and apply evidence-based treatment modalities to support residents.

The role requires an Illinois-licensed practitioner of the healing arts and several years of supervisory experience, with strong communication skills and a commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts as defined by the Illinois Mental Health Code.
• At least two years of direct care experience with individuals with psychiatric disorders.
• Three years of supervisory experience preferred; demonstrated ability to delegate authority.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, including MHPs, QMHPs, CRSs, and RSAs.
• Experience with evidence-based treatment modalities including wellness recovery action plans, illness management and recovery, dual diagnosis, and trauma informed care.
• 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

Communication

Supervisory experience

Staff training

Trauma-informed care

Evidence-based treatments

Education

Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts

Job description

Nexushm in Illinois is seeking a Social Services Director to oversee planning and implementation of social services programs within our facility. You will recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, and apply evidence-based treatment modalities to support residents.

The role requires an Illinois-licensed practitioner of the healing arts and several years of supervisory experience, with strong communication skills and a commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care.