Director of Behavior Health

Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action, Inc.

• $80K — $95K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a behavioral health field.
  • Active clinical licensure (e.g., LCSW, LCPC).
  • 5+ years of behavioral health experience, including 2+ years in leadership roles.
  • Experience with Medicaid billing and regulatory compliance.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee behavioral health programs and clinic operations.
  • Supervise clinical and administrative staff.
  • Oversee Medicaid billing, documentation, and compliance.
  • Ensure grant, contract, and program deliverables are met.
  • Provide clinical support, including intake coverage and crisis response.
  • Build partnerships with community and healthcare providers.
  • Analyze program data and prepare required reports.

Benefits

  • Mission-driven work environment focused on high-quality care.
  • Opportunity to lead and shape behavioral health programs.
  • Supportive team culture with emphasis on professional development.
  • Engagement with community and healthcare partnerships.
  • Focus on trauma-informed and culturally responsive care.
Full Job Description
About the Job

Clinical Director of Behavioral Health

Overview

A mission-driven behavioral health organization is seeking a Director of Behavioral Health to lead mental health and substance use programs. This role provides clinical and operational oversight, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports high-quality, trauma-informed care. The ideal candidate must have a LCSW for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and oversee behavioral health programs and clinic operations.
  • Supervise clinical and administrative staff.
  • Oversee Medicaid billing, documentation, and compliance.
  • Ensure grant, contract, and program deliverables are met.
  • Provide clinical support, including intake coverage and crisis response.
  • Build partnerships with community and healthcare providers.
  • Analyze program data and prepare required reports.


Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in a behavioral health field.
  • Active clinical licensure (e.g., LCSW, LCPC).
  • 5+ years of behavioral health experience, including 2+ years in leadership.
  • Experience with Medicaid billing and regulatory compliance.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.


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