Behavioral Health Clinical Manager

The Project of the Quad Cities•Moline, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Since 1986, The Project has served people living with HIV/AIDS with remarkable care and radical acceptance. We take a holistic approach to health care by treating the entire individual. Our services include a sexual health clinic, no-cost mental health services, LGBTQ+ health care, and more. The Project is excited to announce an opening for a Behavioral Health Clinical Manager. Under the general guidance and mentorship of the Director of Healthcare Operations, this role coordinates and oversees the activities of the behavioral health department and clinical team to ensure the compassionate, effective, and efficient delivery of high-quality, ethical, culturally competent, and LGBTQ+ affirming care. The Behavioral Health Clinical Manager is a key leader in advancing the Project’s mission to be a leader in providing affirming health care and supportive services that promote well-being. This role balances direct clinical care with team leadership, maintaining a small caseload while ensuring services are trauma-informed, person-centered, and responsive to the diverse needs of the community, especially those living with HIV and LGBTQ+ individuals. You will supervise and support a dedicated behavioral health team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth. Through clinical supervision, team leadership, and staff development, you’ll ensure the delivery of high-quality, ethical, and affirming care. Working closely with organizational leadership and community partners, you’ll help strengthen and expand services through program development, quality improvement, and implementation of evidence-based practices, improving access and outcomes for those we serve. As a member of the Leadership Team, you will model organizational values, build meaningful partnerships, and represent the Project in ways that advance its mission. This position supervises 2.8 FTE, including Behavioral Health Clinicians and the Transgender & Gender Expansive Care Navigator, and provides additional supervision to interns as needed. This posting highlights the key aspects of the role; a full job description is available for review during the hiring process. This full-time position is based at our office in Moline, Illinois. Some occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Flexible scheduling options may be available (for example, remote work or four 10-hour days) based on organizational needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a mental health field, social work, or a closely related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a licensed mental health professional.
Desire and ability to engage in equity and inclusion initiatives and discussions in the workplace, including but not limited to engaging in training workshops, team and department meetings, and critical conversations for how The Project can better meet the needs of those we serve.
Current, active licensure in good standing in Illinois as one of the following: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Current, active licensure in good standing in Iowa as one of the following: Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Candidates who do not hold active Iowa licensure at the time of hire must be willing and able to obtain it promptly following employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising provisionally licensed clinicians and interns, with responsibility for clinical oversight and skill development.
Strong cultural awareness of people living with HIV/AIDS, men who have sex with men, communities of color, and people with substance use issues, and how this may affect or influence service delivery.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and oversees the activities of the behavioral health department and clinical team.
Ensures the compassionate, effective, and efficient delivery of high-quality, ethical, culturally competent, and LGBTQ+ affirming care.
Balances direct clinical care with team leadership, maintaining a small caseload.
Ensures services are trauma-informed, person-centered, and responsive to the diverse needs of the community, especially those living with HIV and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Supervises and supports a dedicated behavioral health team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth.
Ensures the delivery of high-quality, ethical, and affirming care through clinical supervision, team leadership, and staff development.
Works closely with organizational leadership and community partners to strengthen and expand services through program development, quality improvement, and implementation of evidence-based practices.
Models organizational values, builds meaningful partnerships, and represents the Project in ways that advance its mission.
Supervises 2.8 FTE, including Behavioral Health Clinicians and the Transgender & Gender Expansive Care Navigator, and provides additional supervision to interns as needed.

Benefits

BCBS Health Insurance - HSA High Deductible or PPO low deductible
Vision (fully paid)
Delta Dental
401k: Employees can start contributing after six months. Once they start contributing, TPQC will match 5% and the funds are immediately vested.
PTO: 3 weeks a year (accrual base system) with higher accrual rates at 3 and 6 years of tenure.
Sick Time: 80 hours every year (employees that start later than January has a prorated amount).
Bereavement: 80 hours a year.
EOY Break: 1.5 weeks off (paid) at the end of the year for the Holidays.
Holidays: 12 paid Holidays
Wellness Benefit: Receive $300 at the start of each fiscal year for wellness expenses.
Education Credit: $2000 a year for tuition or continuing education. Employees are eligible after 2 years of employment.