Strategic Leader, Mental Health Residential Services

Envision Unlimited; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life & LTD

Voluntary plans

Paid holidays

Paid vacation & sick leave

403(b) retirement plan

Training & CEUs

Licensure support

Career advancement

Job summary

Envision Unlimited in Chicago, IL is seeking an Assistant Director of Mental Health Residential Services to lead recovery‑oriented treatment in our residential facilities. You will plan, implement, and evaluate programs, supervise staff and interns, and coordinate overall program operations to maintain quality and compliance.

Required: Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field and licensure as an LCSW/LCPC (LPHA) in Illinois, plus at least five years of

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field.
• Active IL LCSW or LCPC license qualifying as LPHA.
• At least five years of social-service or behavioral-health experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in administrative decision making with the Director of Mental Health.
• Oversee compliance with DHS, CARF and other regulations for MH Residential Programs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate policies and programs to ensure recovery-oriented services.
• Maintain KPI metrics for MH Residential Program.
• Provide direct supervision and training to MH residential staff and interns.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff training

Regulatory compliance

Program management

Education

Master's degree in social work / related field

LCSW or LCPC licensure (LPHA) in IL

Job description

Description

Summary:

The Assistant Director of Mental Health Residential Services is a member of administrative team responsible for directing recovery-oriented treatment for clients placed in Envision Unlimited’s residential facilities. Responsible for program planning/implementation and evaluation of program, providing direct supervision and training to mental health residential staff and interns, and coordinating/maintaining overall efficiencies of the program/residences. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for participating in decision making on an administrative level in conjunction with the Director of Mental Health.
• Responsible for overseeing that DHS, CARF, and other governmental regulations are in compliance, in regard to the Mental Health (MH) Residential Program, on a monthly basis.
• Responsible for assisting with the development of policies and procedures, program planning, implementation, and evaluation of the MH Residential Program to ensure recovery-oriented services are provided to all members.
• Responsible for maintaining Key Performance Indicators for MH Residential Program.
• Responsible for proving direct supervision and training to MH residential staff, while maintaining supervision logs for each staff member; Responsible for overseeing House Managers and their case management responsibilities.
• Provide supervision to student interns as authorized by the Director of Mental Health
• Responsible for carrying out progressive corrective action with residential staff members as needed.
• Responsible for overseeing staff/shift scheduling and payroll approval and providing shift coverage as needed.
• Responsible for building and maintaining a registry for external shift coverage to account for call-offs and coverage shortages.
• Responsible for monitoring MH residential staff productivity targets and documentation completion as required to meet agency goals, accreditation standards and funder requirements.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and coordinating, and/or directly training, new MH residential staff members and interns.
• Responsible for working with MH intake coordinator to ensure that the census at each residential facility is maintained at capacity.
• Will attend weekly supervisions with Director of Mental Health and meetings as requested, participate on committees, and collaborate on marketing and outreach efforts.

Clinical Expectations:

• Will work with MH Intake Coordinator to schedule interviews, assessments, and orientation with possible new residential clients.
• Will provide and document crisis interventions and additional risk assessments, as needed, and will complete incident reports when appropriate within a 24hr period.
• Ensure all services provided are in accordance with client’s individual treatment plan.
• Enter, maintain, and update client information in Envision Unlimited’s Electronic Health Record (Quantum). i.e. face sheet, treatment plan, and diagnoses.
• Assess and oversee referral transitions into MH residential facilities.
• Will complete and maintain compliance with all clinical documentation related to assigned caseload.
• Complete required productivity targets and documentation on a timely basis, including clinical documentation, service reporting, and note approvals for assigned houses/staff.
• Will serve as the LPHA reviewing and signing off on IM-CANs developed by other staff as applicable.
• Attend all scheduled clinical meetings including Group Supervision, Clinical Staff team meetings and All Staff meetings.

Overall Job Performance Functions:

• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability with changes to program needs and schedule as the need arises.
• Participate in/attend committee meetings as assigned.
• Attend special events for clients and assist as needed.
• Attend internal and/or external trainings when available and approved (minimum of 15 hours/year). Be prepared to present information from outside trainings to clinical staff.
• Inform Director of Mental Health of any condition that impacts the safety and wellbeing of clients served. Seek assistance as necessary to mitigate risk.
• Adhere to all the Policies and Procedures of Envision Unlimited.
• Maintain confidentiality according to the Illinois Mental Health code and Confidentiality Act at all times.
• Seek out supervision as needed.
• Maintain a professional attitude in conduct, and when interacting with other staff, clients, and outside personnel.
• Demonstrate conduct and behaviors consistent with agency mission and policies.
• Adhere to social worker/counselor code of ethics.
• Respond sensitively to the diverse populations of the agency, including persons with disabilities and/or mental health issues.
• Arrive to work, meetings, and all work-related functions on time. Report any absence, tardiness, or schedule change to supervisor as soon as possible. Maintain appropriate attendance record using Paylocity.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:

Residential Services Staff

OTHER EXPECTATIONS

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or based upon a person’s legally protected characteristics or conduct, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.

Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees so classified.

Requirements

EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral-health field, and a current Illinois license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in good standing, qualifying the hire as a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) under 59 Ill. Adm. Code 132. At least five years of social-service or behavioral-health experience, including at least one year of supervisory or management experience.

Preferred: Experience in residential mental health programs; DHS Rule 132, CARF, and Medicaid documentation compliance; IM+CANS; multi-site staffing and scheduling; supervision of staff pursuing clinical licensure.

Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO
• Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• Company paid Life and LTD Insurance
• Voluntary plans (Pet insurance, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation, sick time and personal days
• 403B plan
• In house training and CEU’s
• Employee Assistance Network
• Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)
• Opportunity for career growth & development

Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.