Manager, Clinical Congregate Care

Description

Hoyleton is seeking a clinical leader to join their team. The role is Full-Time and located in Hoyleton, IL with a salary range of $68,993.60 - $86,242.00 per year.

About the role

This role is ideal for a licensed or license-eligible clinician who believes in the importance of structure, compassion, and accountability in providing care to youth. The Manager of Clinical Congregate Care will guide the therapeutic direction of residential and transitional living programs, ensuring a safe and developmentally focused environment for all youth served.

Responsibilities

• Spend most of your time supporting therapists, reviewing clinical work, and coordinating across programs and schools.
• Attend and lead monthly staffing and clinical meetings.
• Review case notes, treatment plans, and documentation for quality and compliance.
• Guide therapists in treatment planning, crisis response, and CARE/TCI application.
• Communicate regularly with schools, case managers, and program managers.
• Step in to support staff during short-staffed periods or complex situations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related human services field.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in high-acuity youth settings.
• Eligibility for licensure (LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT).
• Strong working knowledge of trauma-informed care and behaviorally complex youth populations.
• Ability to become TCI certified and serve as a CARE/TCI trainer.
• High level of interpersonal skill, confidence, and ability to lead in group settings.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• DCFS/CANTS clearance eligibility.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Preferred

• Active LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT.
• Residential and supervisory experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, cellphone reimbursement, paid vacation, sick, and personal days, 11 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% employer match.
• Optional supplemental benefits such as life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, accident coverage, critical illness coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts.

Care Philosophy

Hoyleton operates under the CARE (Children and Residential Experience) model, which is grounded in six principles: Developmentally Focused, Family Involved, Relationship Based, Ecologically Oriented, Competence Centered, and Trauma Informed. All staff complete CARE and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training upon hire, with ongoing testing and skills validation.

Work Environment

The position is based in a residential setting and includes travel to agency sites, partner organizations, and client locations as needed. The role may involve standing, walking, stair climbing, and lifting up to 25 pounds in support of program operations.

Why This Role Matters

This role isn’t just a management position. It’s an opportunity to set the clinical tone for an entire program, mentor future clinicians, and directly influence outcomes for youth navigating some of the hardest chapters of their lives.