Assistant Director of Mental Health Residential Services
$75kEnvision Unlimited
Job Description
Job Description
Description: About Envision Unlimited
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
- Foster Care & Family Support
Assistant Director – Mental Health Residential Programs (LCSW/LCPC/LMFT)
Chicago, IL
$75,000/year (Salary posted to increase applicant visibility)
Full-Time
High-Impact Leadership Role in Behavioral Health
Envision Unlimited is seeking a licensed (or license-eligible) behavioral health leader to join our team as an Assistant Director of Residential Services. This role is ideal for experienced clinicians ready to advance into mental health leadership, program management, and supervision.
Role OverviewThe 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.
Key Responsibilities (SEO-Optimized)
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:Required Qualifications
- 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)
Compensation & Benefits (Highly Visible Section)
Salary: $75,000/year
Paid Time Off
- 15 Vacation Days
- 12 Paid Holidays
- 3 Sick Days
- 3 Personal Days
- 40 Hours Illinois Paid Leave
Health & Wellness
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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
Additional Perks
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Cell Phone Reimbursement or Company Phone
- Voluntary Benefits
- Mission-driven nonprofit making a real impact
- Strong career advancement pathway into Director-level roles
- Support for clinical licensure and professional growth
- Collaborative, inclusive workplace culture
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