Social Work Manager Behavioral Health

Clinical Management Consultants; Jacksonville (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants is helping to place a Social Work Manager Behavioral Health at a Western Illinois medical center. This role leads the social work team within Behavioral Health, guiding patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve outcomes.

The Manager will oversee daily operations, mentor staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive performance and quality initiatives across the department, supporting complex cases and safe transitions of care.

Qualifications

• Experience leading social work teams in hospital settings.
• Ability to mentor and develop staff.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in behavioral health care.
• Track record implementing quality initiatives.
• Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration across clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily social work operations within the Behavioral Health department.
• Mentor and develop social work staff and teams.
• Promote regulatory compliance and standards across the unit.
• Manage performance improvement and quality initiatives.
• Support complex behavioral health cases and care coordination.
• Strengthen patient-centered workflows and discharge planning.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Quality initiatives

Interdisciplinary collaboration

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.