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Assistant Director of Mental Health Residential Services

Assistant Director of Mental Health Residential Services

Envision UnlimitedChicago, IL, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

About Envision Unlimited : Founded in 1948 in Chicago, Envision Unlimited provides a full spectrum of care for individuals with disabilities ranging in age from infancy to 80+. We serve all individuals regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, and foster care. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, foster care and Supportive Housing.

Learn more at : www.envisionunlimited.org

Summary :

The Assistant Director of Mental Health Residential Services is a member of administrative team responsible for directing recovery-oriented treatment for clients placed in Envision Unlimited’s residential facilities. Responsible for program planning / implementation and evaluation of program, providing direct supervision and training to mental health residential staff and interns, and coordinating / maintaining overall efficiencies of the program / residences.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Responsibilities , include but are not limited to :

  • Participate in administrative decision-making with the Director of Mental Health
  • Ensure compliance with DHS, CARF, and other regulatory bodies
  • Develop and evaluate policies, procedures, and recovery-oriented programming
  • Maintain Key Performance Indicators for the MH Residential Program
  • Supervise and train residential staff and interns; oversee House Managers
  • Manage staff scheduling, payroll approvals, and shift coverage
  • Build and maintain a registry for external shift coverage
  • Monitor staff productivity and documentation standards
  • Lead hiring, onboarding, and training of new staff
  • Collaborate with MH Intake Coordinator to maintain census capacity
  • Attend supervisions, meetings, committees, and support outreach effort

Clinical Expectations :

  • Coordinate interviews, assessments, and orientations for new clients
  • Provide crisis interventions and risk assessments; complete incident reports within 24 hours
  • Ensure services align with individual treatment plans
  • Maintain accurate records in Quantum (EHR)
  • Oversee referral transitions and maintain clinical documentation compliance
  • Meet productivity targets and documentation deadlines
  • Serve as LPHA for IM-CAN reviews
  • Attend all clinical and staff meeting
  • General Performance Expectations :

  • Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to program needs
  • Attend committee meetings and client events
  • Complete 15+ hours of approved training annually and share learnings
  • Report safety concerns and seek supervisory support as needed
  • Uphold agency policies, confidentiality standards, and ethical codes
  • Maintain professionalism and punctuality across all functions
  • Respond sensitively to diverse populations
  • Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to program needs
  • Attend committee meetings and client events
  • Complete 15+ hours of approved training annually and share learnings
  • Report safety concerns and seek supervisory support as needed
  • Uphold agency policies, confidentiality standards, and ethical codes
  • Maintain professionalism and punctuality across all functions
  • Respond sensitively to diverse populations
  • POSITIONS SUPERVISED :

    Residential Services Staff

    Requirements :

    EDUCATION, SKILLS, and / or EXPERIENCE :

    Qualifications :

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in social services
  • 1+ year of supervisory / managerial experience
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary : $65,000–$75,000 / year
  • Time Off : 15 vacation days, 12 holidays, 3 sick days, 3 personal days
  • Illinois Paid Leave : 40 hours (accrued)
  • Insurance : Medical, dental, and vision
  • Retirement : 403(b) plan
  • Additional Perks :

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
  • Cell phone reimbursement or company phone
  • Free clinical supervision for licensure (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
  • Licensure renewal reimbursement
  • Voluntary benefits boutique
  • Annual tuition assistance
  • Apply Today

    Join a mission-driven organization that empowers lives through recovery-oriented care. Help shape the future of mental health services at Envision Unlimited.

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