Manager Behavioral Health Department

$1,000 Sign on Bonus

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose.  We are looking for a Manager for the Behavioral Health Department who will work in between locations in Batavia and West Chicago. Who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Locations: Batavia/ West Chicago 

What you will be doing?

• Daily oversight of services and programmatic needs, as directed by Director. 
• Clinical supervision if assigned 
• Facilitate team meetings  
• Coordination of intake clients’ assignment to staff. 
• Therapy/Counseling to a small caseload of clients if assigned. 
• Key contributor to the Behavioral Health team and the agency as a whole 
• This job position may have some work components that can be performed remotely. Remote work arrangements are not a right or entitlement of employment. They are discretionary and subject to demonstrated performance and operational needs. Approval may be rescinded at any time at the sole discretion of management. 

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain excellent and punctual attendance
• Provide clinical supervision to designated staff, if assigned Ensure that staff documentation is timely and up to date
• Assist in the development and implementation of the quarterly Group Services schedule, if assigned this task.
• Complete staff evaluations on a timely basis
• Assure clients are assigned and begin services on a timely basis
• Provide effective individual, couples, family, and group  Counseling for a small caseload, if assigned Complete all required documentation on time
• Provide client services as medically necessary
• Meet minimum service hour provision productivity standards
• Acquire and maintain required certifications and trainings.
• Maintain client files according to agency policy
• Abide by AID’s Code of Ethics, policies and procedures Ensure programs are meeting requirements of all certifying bodies
• Maximize the percentage of clients who are approved for authorizations and reauthorizations as needed
• Maintain professional judgment and performance regardless of personal issues Employee promotes awareness and respect for the diversity of our clients,?employees, families and other stakeholders.?

What will we provide Full Time employees. Benefits_Summary.pdf

• $1000 sign on bonus for full-time 
• 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays 
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident insurance
• 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year.

What will you bring to the table?

Qualifications: 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a human services field.  Master’s Degree in a human services field preferred. 

License/certifications’ or LCSW preferred 

Experience: At least 2 years of experience in behavioral health preferred

Job Specific Competencies:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective counseling skills
• Diagnostic interviewing skills
• Clinical case presentation ability
• Ability to provide clinical services to clients with a variety of psychiatric disorders
• Knowledge of service area referral options
• Clinical supervision skills

What are the other requirements?

• Additional Requirements:
• Obtain input from consumers and other stakeholders on service provision
• Provide outcome evaluation data to the Director on a timely basis
• Maintain a positive professional working relationship with coworkers, agencies and other stakeholders
• Attend monthly AID Management meetings & trainings
• Participate in agency committees as assigned
• Interview applicants and complete the hiring process for open positions.

If we seem like a good fit, consider joining our growing team of compassionate, hardworking, and caring individuals, and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud to work.