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Mental Health Program Supervisor
Location: Chicago, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: CEO
Job Summary:
The Licensed Practitioner of Healing Arts is responsible for ensuring high-quality service delivery, overseeing day-to-day operations of the assigned unit, and leading a team of mental health therapists and service staff. This role involves supervising staff, optimizing program effectiveness, ensuring compliance with clinical and documentation standards, and implementing improvements to enhance client outcomes. Additionally, the LPHA will provide direct clinical services as needed and oversee Illinois Medicaid Comprehensive Assessment of Needs and Strengths (IM CANS) submissions.
This position is ideal for an experienced mental health professional with strong leadership abilities who is passionate about providing quality mental health care in a community setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervision & Leadership
- Supervise and manage a team of mental health therapists, ensuring quality clinical care and adherence to agency policies.
- Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and make recommendations for employment actions.
- Lead team meetings, case consultations, and training sessions to support professional development.
- Direct daily operations of the assigned unit, including scheduling meetings, services, and staff assignments.
Program Oversight & Quality Assurance
- Ensure service delivery meets clinical and documentation standards, regulatory requirements, and agency policies.
- Monitor IM CANS submissions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
- Recommend and implement program improvements to enhance efficiency and client outcomes.
- Maintain communication across service components to ensure continuity of care.
- Participate in agency committees, work groups, and other organizational initiatives.
Clinical Services
- Provide direct mental health services, including individual therapy, as needed.
- Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and ensure evidence-based interventions are utilized.
- Offer crisis intervention services and de-escalation support when required.
Compliance & Administration
- Ensure adherence to the State Mental Health Code, agency policies, and ethical guidelines.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure staff compliance with record-keeping requirements.
- Collaborate with community partners, healthcare providers, and law enforcement to enhance service coordination.
Qualifications:
Education & Licensure
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related mental health discipline required.
- LCSW, LCPC, PhD, or equivalent state licensure required.
Experience & Skills
- Minimum of three years of experience in mental health or human services.
- At least one year of supervisory experience in a clinical or community mental health setting.
- Expertise in crisis intervention, assessment, and working with individuals experiencing acute psychiatric distress.
- Strong ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of professionals.
- Knowledge of IM CANS, Medicaid regulations, and community mental health systems.
- Familiarity with community resources, legal systems, and public health services.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual (Spanish, Mandarin, or other languages).
- Experience managing mental health programs, crisis services, or co-occurring disorders.
- Certification in trauma-informed care, DBT, CBT, or other specialized modalities.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Office, telehealth, and community-based service settings.
- Ability to travel between 3 clinic locations and a headquarters office around Chicagoland on a weekly basis
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, life, disability).
- Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- Professional development stipend for continuing education and licensure maintenance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment with opportunities for career growth.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to humanresources@viviahealth.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Vivia Health is an equal-opportunity employer. We continue to celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Location: Chicago, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: CEO
Job Summary:
The Licensed Practitioner of Healing Arts is responsible for ensuring high-quality service delivery, overseeing day-to-day operations of the assigned unit, and leading a team of mental health therapists and service staff. This role involves supervising staff, optimizing program effectiveness, ensuring compliance with clinical and documentation standards, and implementing improvements to enhance client outcomes. Additionally, the LPHA will provide direct clinical services as needed and oversee Illinois Medicaid Comprehensive Assessment of Needs and Strengths (IM CANS) submissions.
This position is ideal for an experienced mental health professional with strong leadership abilities who is passionate about providing quality mental health care in a community setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervision & Leadership
- Supervise and manage a team of mental health therapists, ensuring quality clinical care and adherence to agency policies.
- Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and make recommendations for employment actions.
- Lead team meetings, case consultations, and training sessions to support professional development.
- Direct daily operations of the assigned unit, including scheduling meetings, services, and staff assignments.
Program Oversight & Quality Assurance
- Ensure service delivery meets clinical and documentation standards, regulatory requirements, and agency policies.
- Monitor IM CANS submissions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
- Recommend and implement program improvements to enhance efficiency and client outcomes.
- Maintain communication across service components to ensure continuity of care.
- Participate in agency committees, work groups, and other organizational initiatives.
Clinical Services
- Provide direct mental health services, including individual therapy, as needed.
- Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and ensure evidence-based interventions are utilized.
- Offer crisis intervention services and de-escalation support when required.
Compliance & Administration
- Ensure adherence to the State Mental Health Code, agency policies, and ethical guidelines.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure staff compliance with record-keeping requirements.
- Collaborate with community partners, healthcare providers, and law enforcement to enhance service coordination.
Qualifications:
Education & Licensure
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related mental health discipline required.
- LCSW, LCPC, PhD, or equivalent state licensure required.
Experience & Skills
- Minimum of three years of experience in mental health or human services.
- At least one year of supervisory experience in a clinical or community mental health setting.
- Expertise in crisis intervention, assessment, and working with individuals experiencing acute psychiatric distress.
- Strong ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of professionals.
- Knowledge of IM CANS, Medicaid regulations, and community mental health systems.
- Familiarity with community resources, legal systems, and public health services.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual (Spanish, Mandarin, or other languages).
- Experience managing mental health programs, crisis services, or co-occurring disorders.
- Certification in trauma-informed care, DBT, CBT, or other specialized modalities.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Office, telehealth, and community-based service settings.
- Ability to travel between 3 clinic locations and a headquarters office around Chicagoland on a weekly basis
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, life, disability).
- Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- Professional development stipend for continuing education and licensure maintenance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment with opportunities for career growth.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to humanresources@viviahealth.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Vivia Health is an equal-opportunity employer. We continue to celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Compensation details: 40-44 Hourly Wage
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000
