Director of Behavioral Health

One Family Illinois•Chicago, IL

just now•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Behavioral Health leads the Behavioral Health team at One Family Illinois, ensuring high-quality therapeutic care and adherence to all contractual, regulatory, and organizational standards. This role supervises Clinical Therapists, oversees therapy and wellness programs, and supports initiatives across multiple sites and communities, with the goal of promoting well-being for children, individuals, families, and communities.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related field; LCSW or LCPC required.
Minimum 3 years of clinical practice with supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge of DCFS standards, Medicaid billing, and behavioral health best practices.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in MS Office and relevant documentation software.
Certified or willing to certify in IM-CANS within 90 days.
Excellent presentation, communication, and facilitation skills
Strong organizational and project management abilities
Proficiency in developing training materials using various instructional techniques and tools
Ability to engage and motivate participants, including diverse learning needs and styles
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and familiarity with data management/reporting software.
Ability to work with DCFS, courts, and other social service systems
Ability to pass DCFS required criminal background check including CANTS/SACWIS and SORS and to provide required DCFS Medical Report/TB test.
Valid Illinois driver's license with acceptable driving record; insured and reliable transportation.
Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients and staff.
Ability to relate to the Agency staff and to the public in a courteous and professional manner.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment and to handle sensitive and confidential materials.
Ability to work flexible hours and be reliable, punctual, and able to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to work in an alcohol, tobacco, drug, and firearm-free environment.
Commitment to One Family Illinois philosophy and mission.

Responsibilities

Supervise and guide Clinical Therapists in the delivery of individual, group, and family therapy services.
Oversee behavioral health programs, ensuring compliance with DCFS, Cook County, COA, and Medicaid standards.
Review and approve clinical documentation, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely completion.
Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of clinical and support staff, including interns.
Provide supervision to unlicensed staff to ensure all clinical practices align with professional standards.
Conduct regular staff consultations and manage a 24/7 on-call Behavioral Health team.
Create opportunities for training and development for the behavioral health team to ensure service excellence and professional growth.
Collaborate with Program Directors to build interdisciplinary teams that drive innovative, client-centered solutions.
Foster an environment of respect that values team member contributions, encourages collaboration, promotes personal growth and supports employee retention.
Develop and implement policies to uphold high standards of care and ethical practices.
Ensure timely, accurate documentation, and manage Medicaid and other billing processes.
Maintain compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
Assure alignment of programs with grant and other contractual commitments.
Represent One Family Illinois in interactions with community organizations, regulatory bodies, and funding agencies.
Establish partnerships with external providers to expand client services.
Collaborate with leadership, case managers, and foster parents to align services and support holistic behavioral health care.
Develop and manage the Behavioral Health budget to ensure cost-effective operations.
Track program metrics, assess outcomes, and implement improvements to meet program goals.
Develop dashboards to periodically report on progress toward meeting strategic goals.
Support organizational advocacy efforts and assist with fundraising initiatives as needed.
Drive the expansion of behavioral health services, programs, and resources to address evolving needs within the community.
Prepare and submit required reports; maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation.
Engage in professional development to stay current with best practices and regulatory changes.
Promote a positive agency reputation by adhering to ethical standards and advocating for services.

Benefits

Corporate culture that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion
Hybrid/flexible work options to help balance work and life
PTO (paid time off in the form of personal days, sick time, vacation days, and paid company holidays
Bonus Plan for Child Welfare Specialists
Employee Referral Bonuses
Competitive Healthcare plans through BCBS for you and your dependents (eligible the first of the following month after 30 of FT employment)
Vision/Dental/Life Insurance offerings
Flexible PTO
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403b Retirement Savings Plan (nonprofit version of 401K). Able to contribute immediately upon full-time employment. In addition, the organization will contribute 4% to your savings plan after 12 months of full-time employment regardless if you are contributing.
Part of the federal student loan forgiveness program
Access to financial advisors and financial education tools
Tuition reimbursement options
Opportunities for further education as well as time to attend trainings/workshops/etc. for personal/professional development