Director of Behavioral Health
Scope of Responsibility:
The Director of Behavioral Health is responsible for administration oversight and clinical supervision of substance abuse & mental health treatment programs. Plans, implements and monitors the treatment program(s) which may be an outpatient model, an intensive outpatient model, or a residential therapeutic community model. Selects and supervises qualified counseling staff that provide case management and counseling services, and assists in the overall operation of the program. The Director of Behavioral Health will report directly to the Vice President of Quality & Community Services. The Director is also accountable to the President, patients, family, visitors and all employees of the institution.
Education Requirements:
Master’s Degree in a behavioral science or a related human services field required.
License/Certification Requirements:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Certified Alcohol and Drug abuse Counselor (CADC) or equivalent required. Valid Illinois Driver’s License required.
Experience Requirements:
Minimum of five years clinical and or supervisory experience required. Two years’ experience in health care and administration/supervisory responsibilities preferred. Experience with multiple treatment settings: inpatient, partial, outpatient, hospital, or residential based. Expertise in all facets of chemical dependency and mental health treatment, with demonstrated knowledge of special population needs. Must demonstrate knowledge of the methods and techniques of substance use treatment, aftercare planning, clinical supervision, and applicable guidelines pertaining to the operations of a treatment program.
Scope of Responsibility:
The Director of Behavioral Health is responsible for administration oversight and clinical supervision of substance abuse & mental health treatment programs. Plans, implements and monitors the treatment program(s) which may be an outpatient model, an intensive outpatient model, or a residential therapeutic community model. Selects and supervises qualified counseling staff that provide case management and counseling services, and assists in the overall operation of the program. The Director of Behavioral Health will report directly to the Vice President of Quality & Community Services. The Director is also accountable to the President, patients, family, visitors and all employees of the institution.
Education Requirements:
Master’s Degree in a behavioral science or a related human services field required.
License/Certification Requirements:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Certified Alcohol and Drug abuse Counselor (CADC) or equivalent required. Valid Illinois Driver’s License required.
Experience Requirements:
Minimum of five years clinical and or supervisory experience required. Two years’ experience in health care and administration/supervisory responsibilities preferred. Experience with multiple treatment settings: inpatient, partial, outpatient, hospital, or residential based. Expertise in all facets of chemical dependency and mental health treatment, with demonstrated knowledge of special population needs. Must demonstrate knowledge of the methods and techniques of substance use treatment, aftercare planning, clinical supervision, and applicable guidelines pertaining to the operations of a treatment program.