Social Work Manager Behavioral Health

Clinical Management Consultants; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants seeks a Social Work Manager Behavioral Health to lead the social work team at a Western Illinois medical center, driving patient-centered, compassionate care and strong team collaboration.

The role emphasizes staff mentorship, regulatory compliance, and coordination of behavioral health services across inpatient and outpatient settings within a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily social work operations and ensure smooth workflow across departments.
• Mentor team members and promote professional development.
• Support regulatory compliance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Strengthen patient-centered discharge planning and transitions across the care continuum.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, pharmacy, rehabilitation, and medical services.

Job description

Turn compassion into meaningful leadership as a Social Work Manager Behavioral Health at a respected Western Illinois medical center where clinical excellence, teamwork, and life-changing care come together!

The Social Work Manager Behavioral Health will join a mission-driven, patient-first healthcare organization known for clinical quality, safety, and compassionate service. Healthcare professionals benefit from an award-caliber culture, evidence-based practice resources, advanced technology, modern outcomes tracking, and interdisciplinary collaboration across behavioral health, nursing, pharmacy, rehabilitation, and medical services. With complex patient populations, specialized care programs, strong community trust, and leadership that supports professional development and clinician well-being, this hospital offers an outstanding environment for building expertise and advancing a healthcare management career.

Within the Social Work, Case Management, and Social Services department, the Manager Behavioral Health Social Work will help shape coordinated, equitable care for patients and families facing behavioral, psychosocial, and resource-related challenges. Serving as the largest and most advanced medical center within a 100-mile radius, this healthcare organization boasts key selling points spanning national quality awards, specialty certifications, and an integrated care model. The department’s collaborative approach connects inpatient and outpatient services, strengthens discharge planning, improves access to community resources, and supports safe transitions throughout the continuum of care.

The Social Work Manager Behavioral Health will report to senior clinical or operational leadership and receive support from experienced hospital executives, department leaders, and interdisciplinary partners. Responsibilities will include overseeing daily social work operations, mentoring team members, promoting regulatory compliance, managing performance and quality initiatives, supporting complex behavioral health cases, and strengthening patient-centered workflows. Friendly nurses, engaged physicians, case managers, social workers, therapists, and a diverse team of healthcare professionals create a welcoming environment built on communication, mutual respect, and shared accountability.

Living in Western Illinois gives the Manager Behavioral Health Social Work an appealing combination of affordability, convenience, and Midwestern hospitality. The region features attainable housing, manageable commutes, quality schools, reliable healthcare access, parks, trails, riverfront recreation, fishing, boating, cycling, and abundant green space. Residents can enjoy local restaurants, farmers markets, concerts, festivals, sports, arts and cultural events, higher education resources, and easy access to regional attractions. A stable economy, family-friendly neighborhoods, strong community connections, four-season scenery, pet-friendly amenities, and a relaxed pace of life make Western Illinois an excellent place to build both a career and a home.

The Social Work Manager Behavioral Health will receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, and professional growth resources.