LCSW - Behavioral Health Manager

Overview

Behavioral Health Manager - Springfield, IL

Signet Health is working with Memorial Behavioral Health Center, Springfield, IL, to recruit and fill their Behavioral Health Manager position for their outpatient program. We are looking for a qualified and organized Illinois licensed social worker to provide oversight of the outpatient behavioral health program providing mental health services to adults, senior adults, and children & adolescents. We can work with LCPC or LCSW certifications.

This is a hospital position with all benefits and salary provided by the hospital. Memorial Behavioral Health Center offers generous benefits and PTO,
on-site childcare
, with a competitive starting salary range of $77k - $118,560k, depending on qualifications and experience. Days only, no weekends or on-call. Good growth opportunities as well.

Your specific duties as Behavioral Health Manager will include:

• Overseeing all day-to-day operations of the outpatient program
• Hands‑on supervision for approximately 20 staff
• Experience leading program development with short‑term and long‑term goals
• Ensuring compliance with hospital, state, federal, and licensing agency regulatory standards
• Establishing relationships with community leaders and service providers to promote/foster the positive reputation of the program

Qualifications

Required:

• Unencumbered Illinois Master's level license - LCSW, LCPC, or equivalent.
• Experience with program development and supervision
• Experience working with patients of varying ages and backgrounds
• Be able to pass background and drug screen
• Have or be able to obtain IM + CANS certification within 30days of hire.
• Management experience in community mental health; knowledge of community agencies; familiarity with Illinois mental health services and the child welfare state system; very helpful.