Manager of Community Mental Health

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Manager of Community Mental Health (MCMH) (Full-time, 40 hours) Exempt

BUILD, Inc. (Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) is presently seeking a committed, self-motivated, and innovative individual to join our team. BUILD is a nationally respected gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development organization based on Chicago’s West Side. Since 1969, BUILD has worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the city’s most challenged neighborhoods. When you work at BUILD you make an important difference to the thousands of youths and families we serve. 

Our Core Values : Empathy, Passion, Persistence and Innovation. 

The Manager of Community Mental Health oversees the day-to-day operations of BUILD’s Community Mental Health Program, including clinical supervision, grant compliance, and budget management. Reporting directly to the Director of Clinical and Community Wellness, this role is responsible for supervising a team of master’s-level clinicians, ensuring high-quality service delivery, maintaining partnerships, and supporting the mental health needs of youth and families impacted by trauma, violence, and systemic inequities. The manager plays a key role in aligning program outcomes with agency goals and ensuring compliance with organizational and funder requirements.  The Manager of Community Mental Health reports directly to the Director of Clinical and Community Wellness.

Responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Supervise a team of master’s level clinicians.
• Support the clinical team in addressing mental health/substance abuse needs of high-risk youth and families through:
  • Ongoing training of staff to identify mental health/substance abuse issues and provide front-line support.
  • In-field support and consultation.
• Manage the Community Mental Health Program, including grant deliverables, staff supervision, and budget oversight.
• Integrate and maintain program quality with productivity standards and systems.
• Respond to funders or other constituents on matters related to direct service practices.
• Maintain relationships with partners, including schools, government agencies, and community organizations.
• Submit required documentation, including assessments, evaluations, and progress reports.
• Participate in and encourage agency-wide fundraising events.
• Supervise, evaluate, support, and manage staff, making recommendations on agency personnel practices and policies.
• Ensure all staff receive orientation and ongoing training per organizational standards.
• Supervise clinical interns in accordance with program requirements.
• Assist in preparing program funding proposals, budgets, and related reports.
• Monitor budgets and ensure spending aligns with program goals and grant requirements.
• Other work-related duties or tasks as directed by supervision

• Masters Degree in Psychology or related field 
• Clinical license (LCPC/LCSW) or similar 
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with inner-city youth/families.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing poverty, homelessness, or unemployment.
• Ability to operate professionally in the field on a flexible schedule.
• Self-motivated leader with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, integrity, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Knowledgeable in agency theories, methodologies, and best practices.
• West Side residents are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is desirable.

Benefits:

• 401(k) + 2% match
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Wellness Days
• Flexible Spending Account

BUILD, Inc., does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits and training.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically prohibit employment. Rather, BUILD Inc., considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement : External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.