Mental Health Program Director

7 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Envision Unlimited Full time
About Envision Unlimited

Envision Unlimited is a renowned organization dedicated to providing comprehensive care services to individuals with disabilities, catering to diverse age groups from infancy to 80+ years old. Established in Chicago in 1948, our legacy is built on delivering empathetic care with innovation and precision.

We offer a wide range of services across Chicagoland and Central Illinois, including community living options, novel day programs, behavioral health services, employment programs, respite for families, and foster care for children with disabilities.

Job Description: ACT Team Leader

The Acute Community Treatment (ACT) Team Leader plays a pivotal role within the administrative team, overseeing the recovery-oriented treatment of clients enrolled in our mental health program. This position involves directing clinical oversight of client treatment, reviewing and signing off on Individualized Medication Plans (IM-CANs), and providing direct supervision and training to mental health staff responsible for delivering ACT services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with the Director of Crisis Services to make informed administrative decisions.
  • Maintain compliance with relevant government regulations, including DHS and CARF standards, to ensure the ACT Program meets quality and safety expectations.
  • Contribute to program development, policy creation, and implementation to provide high-quality, recovery-oriented services to all clients.
  • Monitor and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for ACT services.
  • Design individual and group training opportunities for staff based on identified professional development needs.
  • Provide direct supervision, coaching, and guidance to mental health staff while maintaining accurate supervision logs and addressing disciplinary actions as necessary.
  • Assist with interviewing, hiring, and coordinating new staff members, ensuring they receive proper training and support.
  • Foster collaboration among ACT Team members, promote a culture of excellence, and contribute to marketing and outreach efforts.
Ongoing Expectations:
  • Manage referrals, intakes, screenings, and IM-CANs for new clients, ensuring pre-authorizations are met before services begin.
  • Document crisis interventions, risk assessments, and incident reports as needed.
  • Ensure all services align with clients' individual treatment plans and update client information in the Electronic Health Record (Quantum).
Supervisory and Clinical Expectations:
  • Oversee referrals, admissions, discharges, and discharge planning with Service Overviews Form (SOF).
  • Support staff during periods of high client volume.
  • Ensure all services adhere to clients' individual goals and needs.
  • Update client information in the Electronic Health Record (Quantum).
Benefits and Qualifications:

This role requires a Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field, along with clinical licensure (LCSW/LCPC/LMFT). The ideal candidate will possess 3+ years of experience in the social service field and at least 1 year in a mental health program, with a minimum of 1 year of supervisory/managerial experience.

A valid driver's license and passing background check are also required. We welcome candidates who are comfortable working within an agency setting serving clients with Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities (MI/DD). We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

Salary and Benefits:

This role offers a competitive salary of $65,000 per year, along with a generous benefit package, including medical coverage through Blue Cross/Blue Shield, dental and vision insurance options, company-paid life insurance, 12 paid holidays, paid vacation, sick time, and personal days. Our organization also offers a 401(k) plan, in-house training and CEU's, employee assistance network, support for pursuing clinical licensure, career growth and development opportunities, and participation in a student loan forgiveness program.

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