Behavioral Health Director jobs in Peoria, IL

Overview

We are in search of an accomplished Associate Director of Integrated Behavioral Health to lead our dedicated team in pioneering innovative approaches to mental health, substance use disorder treatment, and trauma-informed care. Become an integral part of our team dedicated to enhancing individuals' quality of life through our commitment to integrated behavioral health services. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply and embark on this fulfilling journey with us.

Responsibilities

The Associate Director of Integrated Behavioral Health will be responsible for upholding and promoting our core values of hope, respect, empowerment, health/wellness, and spirituality/connectedness within the team. This individual will offer guidance and support to staff, fostering their engagement in program development and aiding them in setting professional goals. Ensuring compliance with regulations, accreditation standards, and maintaining updated program manuals and adherence to established policies and procedures will also be essential. Moreover, providing direct supervision, conducting timely evaluations for assigned staff, actively participating in organizational and interagency committees, and maintaining appropriate staffing patterns will be key aspects of this role. Coordinating treatment services, managing contracts and grants, conducting clinical treatment activities aligned with organizational goals, and upholding Chestnut's commitment to customer service excellence and safeguarding confidentiality will round out the responsibilities.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must possess:

• A Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Three years of clinical experience, preferably with one year in supervisory and administrative roles.
• Illinois license in LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC).
• Proficiency in Trauma Informed Care, Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder, and basic computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, EMR).
• A valid driver’s license, private automobile insurance, and insurability.

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! We’d love to explore the possibilities with you.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnut’s research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference.

Chestnut offers a new salary structure and robust benefits!

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.