Assistant Director of Transitional Programming

Envision Unlimited-posted 7 months ago
$75,000 - $75,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Elk Grove Village, IL
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Are you a licensed mental health professional with a passion for leadership, housing stability, and recovery-focused care? Join our innovative Front Door Diversion Program, which diverts individuals from psychiatric hospitalization into temporary housing, while our team helps them apply for benefits, access mental health services, and transition into permanent, subsidized housing. As Assistant Director, your leadership will help clients with serious mental illness (SMI), co-occurring substance use, trauma, and medical complexities step out of crisis and into stability. You'll guide a passionate team and ensure that every service delivered—from crisis support to housing placement—moves clients closer to lasting mental health recovery and independence. You'll drive program outcomes, support your team, and ensure clinical excellence every step of the way.

  • Supervise and inspire a team of staff and interns providing life-changing services like housing linkage, recovery-focused therapy, and intensive case management.
  • Monitor program performance, track recovery and housing milestones, and use data to continuously improve results for our clients.
  • Oversee clinical documentation, ensure compliance with Medicaid standards, and serve as LPHA to approve treatment plans, assessments, and notes.
  • Provide weekly supervision, mentorship, and training that helps staff grow clinically and professionally-while also building a high-performing team culture.
  • Collaborate with hospital providers to expand the program's reach, strengthen partnerships, and develop outreach efforts that bring more clients through the 'front door.'
  • Support staff in responding to crises, conducting risk assessments, and creating safety plans that keep clients stable and engaged.
  • Lead continuous quality improvement efforts that elevate service delivery across housing, mental health, and recovery domains.
  • Interface with state funders, shape policies, and help tell the story of your team's impact through quarterly reports and strategic conversations.
  • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field.
  • Valid Illinois clinical license (LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT).
  • 3+ years of social services experience, with at least 1 year in a mental health setting.
  • Minimum 1 year of supervisory or team leadership experience.
  • Knowledge of Medicaid billing (Rule 132/140), IM+CANS.
  • Strong clinical documentation and communication skills.
  • Reliable transportation and valid driver's license (community-based travel required).
  • Must obtain IM+CANS and SOAR certification within 30 days if not already certified.
  • Familiarity with transitional housing or diversion programming.
  • Experience working with individuals facing homelessness, trauma, and dual diagnoses.
  • Comfort navigating grants, KPIs, and government reporting.
  • Understanding of SOAR process and certification.
  • Base Salary: $75,000 per year + additional quarterly productivity bonuses.
  • Paid Time Off: 11 Vacation days, 12 Holidays, 3 sick days, 3 personal days.
  • Illinois Paid Leave: 40 hours (accrued).
  • Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement: 403(b) plan.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Mileage reimbursement.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
  • Cell phone reimbursement (or use of company phone).
  • Free clinical supervision for licensure (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC).
  • Reimbursement for professional licensure and renewal fees.
  • Cell phone allowance as well as annual tuition assistance.
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