At Ecker Center for Behavioral Health, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which our employee team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At Ecker, we firmly believe in the significance and positive impact of our work, demonstrating dedication and a compassionate approach, where treatment is carefully planned and customized for each client based on their individual needs and strengths. Our collective ethos extends to caring for the well-being of each of our team members. Together, our staff is fostering a warm and inclusive organizational culture that embraces individual perspectives, encouraging active participation, and open feedback to facilitate ongoing improvement.

As a trusted behavioral health organization committed to providing care in the community since 1955, we offer an array of comprehensive services for youth, adolescents, and adults. Our Supported Apartment and Housing & Urban Development Programs provide on-site support, resources, and skill-building for adults who are unable to live independently due to their psychiatric needs or who need assistance transitioning to independent living situations.

Job Scope: Lead a diverse team of clinicians providing mental health and crisis de-escalation services in a collaborative and fast paced residential setting. Engage clients with obtaining and managing entitlements, connecting to their community, and managing their apartments independently.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations and evaluates HUD/SAP residential programs as assigned.
• Works with Residential Services Director to assess future trends in mental health service delivery to be responsive in areas of program development and planning.
• Interviews, trains, supervises and evaluates for direct subordinates listed above.
• Provides leadership to the treatment team in implementation of IATP goals and provision of services per program policy.
• Understands and implements clinical recording, billing, and other written requirements per program and policy and procedure.
• Ensures DHS quarterly grant data is collected and submitted for HUD and SAP Programs.
• Ensures HUD data is entered into HMIS in a timely and accurate manner. Coordinates with the Kane County Continuum as requested. Supports HUD monitoring activities. Stays informed on HMIS software.
• Manage waitlist for their program and ensure that program openings are filled in a timely manner
• Works with Ecker Center supervisors, managers and directors to coordinate services among programs.
• Providing a full range of clinical services including assessment, therapy, counseling, crisis intervention, medication monitoring, treatment planning, case management, consultation and rehabilitative services.

Performance Requirements

• Active in program development and design of activities.
• Supervising and evaluating clinical staff and programs.
• Provides consultation regarding care monitoring and special case reviews in the supervisory process.
• Establishing rapport and maintaining supportive contact with clients.
• Provides timely appraisals of subordinates’ clinical abilities regarding strength and areas of needed improvement.
• Knowledge of human development across the life cycle as applicable to the clinical population served.

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Huma Service Field, meets definition of a QMHP
• Minimum of five years clinical experience
• Minimum of two years supervisory/administrative experience, supervisory experience in a residential setting a plus experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use needs and/or the unhoused a plus
• Ability to administer CPR
• Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license, auto insurance, automobile, and a willingness to transport clients as necessary

Schedule

• Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm (40 hours a week).
• Periodic evenings and weekends as needed for coverage and supervisory activities

Ecker Center for Behavioral Health offers a hearty benefit package that is highly competitive to the market and offers all full-time employees the following:

• 403(b) plan with organizational contributions of 2% to 7%, based on length of service
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition reimbursement plus many other training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program – face to face counseling sessions, resources for work/life, life coaching, financial, medical advocacy, and more
• Extended sick and disability leave
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

To further promote an active and healthy work/ life balance, Ecker Center also offers a generous amount of paid time off.

• 2 – 4 weeks of vacation, based on length of service
• 8 Holidays
• 8 Personal days
• 8 Sick days

Ecker Center for Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• IL Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person