Director of Behavioral Health

Contracts with counties and the state fund much of the work.

The role:

We have an immediate opening for a Director of Behavioral Health in Joliet. Pre-licensed clinicians receive free weekly supervision toward LPC or LMHC licensure. We work hybrid out of Joliet, usually three days in, two days remote.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead weekly skills or process groups.
• Screen for suicide and violence risk using the C-SSRS and build safety plans.
• Respond to crises during scheduled hours and connect clients to higher levels of care.
• Complete progress notes within 24 hours in TherapyNotes, SimplePractice or Credible.
• Administer PHQ-9, GAD-7 and other outcome measures.
• Participate in clinical supervision and case consultation.

Minimum qualifications:

• Private, quiet space and reliable internet for telehealth sessions.
• Training in at least one evidence-based modality such as CBT, DBT or EMDR.
• Comfortable with risk assessment and safety planning.
• Able to manage a full caseload and complete notes on time.
• LPC, LMHC, LCPC or LCSW in Illinois, or an associate license with supervision in place.
• Master's degree in clinical mental health counseling, counseling psychology, social work or a related field.
• Credentialed or able to credential with Medicaid and major commercial insurers.

Preferred qualifications:

• EMDR certification.
• DBT intensive training.
• Spanish-speaking.
• Substance use credential such as CADC or LCADC.

$94,000 to $128,000 annually

Compensation and benefits:

• Health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• 401(k) with 4% match.
• 11 paid holidays.
• CEU reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance.
• Loan repayment assistance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Start: Within 30 days.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Linnet Behavioral Health.