Director of Mental Health Center
4 weeks ago
Job Description
Under direction, the class directs the day to day operations and administers mental health programs and services provided to community residents at a mental health center; and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Develops, implements, and evaluates mental health programs and services using evidence-based practices aimed at meeting specialized needs in the community.
Evaluates and develops metrics to measure and improve quality.
Establishes goals and objectives for programs and services provided to clients.
Assigns cases to professional and paraprofessional staff engaged in providing psychotherapeutic treatment and counseling to clients; reviews case assignments, clinical records and client diagnoses with staff, ensuring the completeness and appropriateness of assessments and treatment plans.
Monitors the delivery of services by staff to ensure compliance with accreditation and licensing bodies, departmental policies, procedures and quality standards.
Develops and implements staff in-service training programs.
Develops and administers the center's budget.
Oversees the maintenance of clinic facilities and equipment.
Prepares comprehensive reports on the center's program activities and clients served.
Acts as a liaison with community organizations, schools and government agencies to coordinate services for clinic clients; attends meetings with local and city wide advisory boards regarding mental health issues
NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE
ALL
REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
T he City of
Chicago
is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work or a directly related field, supplemented by four years of progressively responsible mental health experience, including two years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
Previous supervisory experience.
Previous experience in a mental health environment.
Previous experience managing a mental health program.
Previous quality assurance and improvement experience.
Previous experience partnering with community organizations.
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