Assistant Director-MH Residential Program

Founded in 1948, Envision Unlimited is a nonprofit behavioral health and human services organization serving individuals with mental illness and developmental disabilities across Chicagoland and Central Illinois. We provide mental health residential programs, community living & supportive housing, behavioral health services, case management & employment services, and foster care & family support.

About the role

The Assistant Director provides clinical leadership, program oversight, and staff supervision for residential mental health programs, ensuring recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and compliant care delivery. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Program Management
  • Oversee mental health residential programs and daily operations
  • Supervise behavioral health staff, clinicians, interns, and House Managers
  • Ensure compliance with DHS, CARF, Medicaid, and Illinois regulations
  • Manage staff scheduling, payroll approvals, and workforce coverage
  • Lead hiring, training, onboarding, and performance management
  • Monitor KPIs, productivity metrics, and program outcomes
• Clinical Oversight
  • Conduct and oversee mental health assessments, intakes, and treatment planning
  • Provide crisis intervention and risk assessments
  • Ensure compliance with clinical documentation standards (EHR/Quantum)
  • Serve as LPHA (Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts)
  • Support case management, discharge planning, and continuity of care
• Collaboration & Growth
  • Partner with leadership on program development and quality improvement
  • Maintain program census and coordinate with intake teams
  • Participate in clinical supervision, interdisciplinary teams, and committees

Positions Supervised: Residential Services Staff

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW), Counseling, Psychology or related field
• LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT (or actively pursuing licensure)
• 5+ years of behavioral health / social services experience
• 1+ year of supervisory or leadership experience
• Experience with:
  • Mental health residential programs
  • Crisis intervention
  • Medicaid/community mental health settings (highly preferred)

Benefits

• Health & Insurance
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO
  • Dental and Vision Insurance Options
  • Company paid Life and LTD Insurance
  • Voluntary plans (Pet insurance, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability)
• Paid Time Off
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Paid vacation, sick time and personal days
• Financial & Career Growth
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Free Clinical Supervision for Licensure (LCSW, LCPC, etc.)
  • Licensure Renewal Reimbursement
  • In-house training and CEUs
  • Employee Assistance Network
  • Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)
  • Opportunity for career growth & development
• Additional Perks
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Cell Phone Reimbursement or Company Phone
  • Voluntary Benefits

Pay

$75,000/year

Schedule

Full-Time