Division Manager of Behavioral Health

Are You Passionate About Making a Positive Impact in the Lives of People With Developmental Disabilities? Do you have a knack for providing compassionate and effective therapy? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Location: Mount Prospect, IL Benefits Offered: Medical, Life Insurance, 401k, Dental Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $75,000-$80,000/Year Schedule: Weekdays, 8:00a.m.

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The Division Manager of Behavioral Health provides leadership, clinical oversight, and operational management of behavioral health services for people receiving services s position supervises licensed and board-certified clinicians, ensures compliance with all Illinois DHS/DDD, Medicaid Waiver, HCBS, and organizational requirements, and promotes person-centered practices aligned with CQL standards.

The Division Manager is accountable for the overall performance of the Behavioral Health Department, including staff supervision, quality assurance, program development, service delivery, and regulatory compliance. This position maintains ultimate responsibility for ensuring all state-mandated assessments, documentation, reporting requirements, billing standards, and deadlines are completed accurately and on time. The Division Manager is also responsible for workforce planning and continuity of services during staffing shortages or vacancies, including providing direct clinical support or caseload coverage when necessary.

Reports To:

Division Director of Community Living and Clinical Services

• Paid Time Off:
  Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Health Coverage:
  Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Pet Insurance too!
• Financial Support: 401(k), flexible spending account, and help with loan forgiveness programs.
• Professional Growth:
  Ongoing training, staff development, and appreciation events.
• Employee Perks:
  Discounts, swag, and more!

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current licensure or certification as an LCPC, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, BCBA, or other DHS-recognized clinical credential.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Minimum three (3) years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of Illinois DHS/DDD regulations, Medicaid Waiver services, HCBS requirements, and person-centered planning practices.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral assessment, behavior support planning, trauma-informed care, and positive behavior supports.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance, reliable vehicle to travel between worksites.

• Experience with HCBS, and CQL accreditation and Personal Outcome Measures.
• Experience overseeing clinical billing, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance activities.
• Experience with strategic planning, budgeting, and program development.

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, mentoring, and performance management to licensed clinicians, BCBAs, and other behavioral health professionals.
• Ensure staff maintain required licensure, certifications, credentialing, and continuing education requirements.
• Oversee the referral, assessment, treatment planning, implementation, and monitoring of behavioral health services.
• Ensure behavioral assessments, risk assessments, behavior support and skill acquisition plans, treatment plans, and other required clinical documentation are completed accurately and within required timelines.
• Provide clinical consultation and support to interdisciplinary teams, families, guardians, and external providers.
• Coordinate continuity of care among psychiatric providers, hospitals, medical professionals, community agencies, and internal programs.

• Monitor clinician caseloads, staffing levels, productivity, and service capacity.
• Develop and implement staffing and coverage plans to ensure uninterrupted services during vacancies, leaves of absence, or other staffing shortages.
• Assume direct clinical responsibilities or caseload…