Requisition Number: 2026-6126
Type of Position: Full-Time
Location: Springfield, IL
Overview
Behavioral Health Manager needed - Springfield, IL
Signet Health is working with Memorial Behavioral Health Center, Springfield, IL, to recruit and fill their Behavioral Health Manager position for their outpatient program. We are looking for a qualified and organized Illinois licensed social worker to provide oversight of the outpatient behavioral health program providing mental health services to adults, senior adults, and children & adolescents. We can work with LCPC or LCSW certifications.
This is a hospital position with all benefits and salary provided by the hospital. Memorial Behavioral Health Center offers generous benefits and PTO, on-site childcare, with a competitive starting salary range of $77k - $118,560k, depending on qualifications and experience. Days only, no weekends or on-call. Good growth opportunities as well.
Specific responsibilities
Your specific duties as the Director of Behavioral Health will include:
- Overseeing all day-to-day operations of the outpatient program
- Hands-on supervision for approximately 20 staff
- Experience leading program development with short-term and long-term goals
- Ensuring compliance with hospital, state, federal, and licensing agency regulatory standards
- Establishing relationships with community leaders and service providers to promote/foster the positive reputation of the program
Requirements/Qualifications
Qualifications Required:
- Unencumbered Illinois Master's level license - LCSW, LCPC, or equivalent.
- Experience with program development and supervision
- Experience working with patients of varying ages and backgrounds
- Be able to pass background and drug screen
- Have or be able to obtain IM + CANS certification within 30days of hire.
- Management experience in community mental health; knowledge of community agencies; familiarity with Illinois mental health services and the child welfare state system; very helpful.