Heritage Behavioral Health Center is excited to announce the availability of a full time leadership position - Director of Community Residential Services, which will provide leadership and managerial oversight for Heritage’s supervised residential locations.

Essential functions:

• Provide supervision and oversight to program managers and behavioral health specialist.
• Attend program meetings within Heritage to provide collaborative care for persons served
• Complete integrated assessment and treatment plans
• Oversees implementation of services outlined in person(s) served treatment plans
• Engage persons served in therapeutic interventions
• Participates in recruitment, ensures vacancies are filled in a timely manner, and participates in all hiring and staff development decisions for assigned locations
• Ensure that all clinical activities performed by the team are compliant with standards, policies and procedures of the organization
• Provide on-call support with other members of the residential leadership team and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability with changes to program needs and scheduling needs as they arises.
• Participate in program development. Execute agencies strategic plan and communicate the program mission
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, local and agency standards and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

OVERALL JOB PERFORMANCE:

• At all times maintain confidentiality according to the Illinois Mental Health code and Confidentiality Act.
• Responsible for participating in required in-service training and community training seminars at the discretion supervisor.
• Attend/complete agency trainings as required.
• Participate in/attend committee meetings as applicable.
• Maintain a professional image and role as a representative of Heritage
• Attend individual supervision with supervisor at scheduled time weekly to review and report on progress, productivity, and concerns.
• Interactions with individuals and fellow staff members are supportive and respectful
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education:
Position requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field. Candidates must have the ability to become licensed as an LPC or LSW. Ideal candidates will be team focused, able to work collaboratively with multiple programs/staff

Valid driver’s license, reliable means of transportation and proof of current automobile insurance are required.

Heritage also offers the following with this position:

• Generous paid vacation, sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Health Club/Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education opportunities
• Tuition assistance program
• Agency provided life insurance and short-term disability policies
• Retirement plan (403(b))
• Optional insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and additional life insurance (health insurance benefit includes substantial agency contribution towards the cost)
• Direct deposit of payroll check
• Access to Federal Student Loan Forgiveness - Heritage is a National Health Service Corp Site, which provides federal student loan forgiveness for licensed counselors, nurses, social workers, and substance use professionals approved through their program. Additional information is available at nhsc.hrsa.gov.
• In house training and Continuing Education Opportunities
• Clinical supervision to assist in obtaining licensure
• Direct deposit of payroll check