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Heritage Behavioral Health Center

Decatur, IL | Full-Time

Salary: $75,000 $90,000 depending on education, experience, and licensure

Schedule: Full-Time | Programs operate 24 hours, 7 days per week

Education: Master's Degree required (Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field)

Licensure: Ability to obtain LPC or LSW preferred

Are you a mission-driven clinical leader who believes everyone deserves the opportunity to live as independently as possible in the community?

Heritage Behavioral Health Center is hiring a Clinical Director for our Community Housing programs. Work with a mission-led team with competitive pay and benefits.

About Heritage Behavioral Health Center

Heritage Behavioral Health Center is a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) dedicated to providing comprehensive, high-quality behavioral health services to individuals across Macon and DeWitt counties. We recognize that all individuals at our organization have an impact on client care regardless of the position they hold.

At Heritage, we believe in taking care of our staff's needs so that they can concentrate on taking care of the needs of the individuals we serve. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such!

Why You'll Love Working Here

- Collaborative, mission-led work environment with a dedicated team

- Competitive salary aligned with education, experience, and licensure

- Every other Friday off paid wellness day

- Generous Time Off: vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave

- Health, dental, and vision insurance with substantial agency contributions

- Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care)

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and fitness reimbursement

- Retirement: 401(k) and Roth options

- Professional Growth: tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities

- Loan forgiveness eligibility through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC)

- Additional life insurance options

About The Role

Heritage is seeking an experienced and compassionate Clinical Director to provide leadership and managerial oversight for our Community Housing programs. These programs focus on supporting individuals with a mental health and/or substance use diagnosis to live as independently as possible in community-based settings. The Clinical Director is a working leader actively engaged alongside program teams while providing the clinical and administrative direction needed to ensure high-quality, person-centered care.

Programs under the Clinical Director's oversight include:

- Integrated Housing

- Carrie Lane Supportive Housing

- Timari Court Group Home

- Clay Street Group Home

- Prairie Street Group Home

Core Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Supervision

- Provide clinical and administrative supervision and oversight to Program Managers and team members across all community housing programs

- Lead staff development and training with an emphasis on trauma-informed care, person-centered care, whole-person care, and illness management and recovery

- Support assessment, treatment planning, counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and care coordination as a working clinical leader

- Ensure all clinical activities are compliant with organizational standards, policies, and procedures

Program Oversight & Operations

- Oversee data management, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting and monitoring of performance measures and funder-established standards

- Monitor staffing needs and participate in hiring and orientation of new staff

- Facilitate client referral and linkage to programs

- Attend Heritage program meetings to support collaborative care

Community Engagement & Collaboration

- Lead and participate in community-based meetings

- Coordinate communication and service provision with area providers

- Build and maintain relationships with community partners to support linkage within the service area

Clinical Focus Areas

This role places a strong emphasis on the following evidence-based and values-driven frameworks:

- Trauma-Informed Care

- Person-Centered Care

- Whole-Person Care

- Independent Activities of Daily Living (IADL) Support

- Illness Management and Recovery (IMR)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals with mental health and/or substance use diagnoses, including co-occurring disorders

- Strong knowledge of community resources and social service systems, with the ability to connect clients to appropriate services

- Knowledge of case management techniques and healthcare systems (psychiatric, substance use, medical, and related services)

- Ability to meet individuals where they are in their recovery in a non-judgmental and compassionate manner

- Strong leadership, supervisory, and team collaboration skills

- Ability to navigate ambiguity, uncertainty, and organizational change

- Proficiency in electronic health records and documentation systems

- Ability to think clearly and logically in high-risk, emotional, or potentially dangerous situations

- Ability to provide timely and responsive communication to supervisors, staff, clients, and partners

- Proficiency in computer and Microsoft Office skills

What Success Looks Like

You believe deeply that individuals with a mental health or co-occurring diagnosis can and should live with as much independence as possible.

You lead with empathy and accountability providing staff the guidance they need while holding high standards for clinical quality.

You are organized and data-savvy, ensuring funder requirements and performance expectations are consistently met.

You thrive in a collaborative, multi-program environment and build strong relationships both internally and with community partners.

You model flexibility and professionalism, even as programs evolve and needs change.

Qualifications

Required:

- Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field

- Valid driver's license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple programs and with diverse staff teams

Preferred:

- Current licensure as an LCSW, LCPC, or equivalent

- Ability to obtain licensure as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) or LSW (Licensed Social Worker)

- Experience providing supervision to paraprofessional or direct care staff

- Background in community-based mental health, supportive housing, or residential care programs

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join a team that cares about your well-being as much as the individuals we serve!

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