About this role
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- Outpatient, w ho demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.
What you will be doing?
- Daily oversight of services and programmatic needs, as directed by Director.
- Identifying and providing additional training and coaching necessary for staff
- Clinical supervision and crisis consultation if assigned
- Facilitate team meetings
- Coordination and assignment of new intake clients to staff caseloads
- Therapy/Counseling to a small caseload of clients if assigned.
- Planning and engagement in outreach activities and events as assigned by Director (may include weekend or evening hours)
- Data collection, tracking and reporting as assigned by Director
- Key contributor to the Behavioral Health team and the agency as a whole
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Maintain excellent and punctual attendance
- Provide clinical supervision to designated staff, if assigned
- Oversight and approval of staff timecards, PTO and trainings to ensure compliance with agency policy and requirements of accrediting bodies
- Oversight of staff documentation to ensure timeliness and all documentation is in compliance with MRO rule 132
- Assist in the development and implementation of client groups, outreach and community engagement as assigned by director
- Complete staff evaluations on a timely basis
- Assure clients are assigned and begin services on a timely basis
- Oversight of services within the building and throughout the program and provide clinical guidance and instruction to staff to ensure best practices are utilized
- Oversight of buildings and collaboration with other departments to ensure compliance with safety and housing as assigned
- Complete all required documentation on time
- Provide client services to a small caseload when necessary and if assigned
- Meet minimum service hour provision productivity standards as assigned
- Employee will be point of contact for interagency and outside collaterals involving any day to day programmatic or building needs and coordination
- Acquire and maintain required certifications and trainings.
- Maintain client files according to agency policy
- Abide by AIDs 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
- Perform all other related duties, as assigned and in accordance with AID policies and philosophies as assigned
What will we provide Full-Time employees. Benefits_Summary.pdf
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
Qualifications
What will you bring to the table?
Education: Bachelors degree in a human services field. Masters Degree in a human services field preferred.
License/certifications: LCPC or LCSW preferred
Experience: At least 2 years of experience in behavioral health preferred
Physical:
- Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing
- Ability to attend and engage in community events and outreach activities
Driving: Meets agency eligibility requirements and/or drives self, clients, personal and/or agency vehicles
Equipment:
- Computer with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications
- Copy machine
- Telephone with voice mail system
Additional Requirements:
- Complete CEUs required to maintain clinical licensure if necessary
- Flexibility in schedule
- On call hours as directed by leadership
- Use of personal automobile
- Maintain automobile liability insurance as defined by AIDs personnel policies
- Maintain valid Illinois drivers license
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.