Sr. Director of Behavioral Health Services
About The Position
Join Bridgeway! We are seeking a Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services who shares our commitment to person-centered, recovery-oriented care and is ready to lead a dynamic clinical team making a real difference in west-central Illinois. Bridgeway, Inc. is a comprehensive human services organization and a federally designated Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) serving individuals and families across more than 20 counties in Illinois. Our behavioral health division delivers a full continuum of care, including outpatient therapy, substance use disorder and prevention services, psychiatry and nursing, school-based programming, and crisis and SASS services. The Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services reports to the Vice President of Behavioral Health and serves as the senior clinical and operational leader for all direct-care behavioral health programs. This is an opportunity for a licensed clinical leader to take ownership of a high-impact role at a mission-driven CCBHC — shaping the quality of care delivered to thousands of consumers across our region.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related human services field.
- Applicants must be independently licensed to practice clinically in Illinois (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, or LP).
- Candidates with equivalent independent licensure in another state must be eligible for Illinois licensure.
- Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible behavioral health supervisory and administrative experience.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated knowledge of Illinois DHS Rule 132, CARF standards, and CCBHC or similarly regulated community behavioral health environment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and clinical supervision to program directors and clinical staff across outpatient, SUD, psychiatry, nursing, school-based, crisis, and specialty service areas.
- Ensure clinical and operational compliance with Illinois DHS Rule 132, CARF accreditation standards, CCBHC certification requirements, Medicaid/Medicare, DCFS, and 42 CFR Part 2.
- Monitor and manage staff productivity, service utilization, and clinical documentation compliance across all service lines.
- Lead outcomes management and continuous quality improvement, including consumer outcome monitoring, documentation audits, and utilization review.
- Conduct structured clinical supervision in accordance with Rule 132 and CARF requirements.
- Manage the full employment lifecycle for direct reports, including recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, and corrective action.
- Provide direct clinical services as needed and serve as a clinical resource to staff on evidence-based practice and documentation standards.
- Collaborate with the Vice President of Behavioral Health on strategic planning, program development, and budget management.
- Fulfill all required reporting obligations to IDHS, Medicaid, CCBHC, and other state, federal, and county entities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
