Director of Behavioral Health Coordination

Position Announcement Director of Behavioral Health Coordination Starting Salary Range: $65,876 - $72,488 annually Position Status: Full Time Position Summary This position began as the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council Supervisor and has since grown to include oversight of a department consisting of a unique intensive case management program (FUSE), macro level initiatives, continued coordination of the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council, and responsibility for departmental administrative matters. This role is a public-facing role with goals to not only effectively oversee internal department matters, but to also continue to enhance coordination and collaboration of service providers within the County. This position also acts as a conduit between entities and the larger community to continue to advance the goals and directives of the Mental Health Action Plan and any subsequent updates. 2022 Mental Health Action Plan ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (May not include all duties performed) Ensure that the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council sustains and advances the progress that it has made in pursuing its mission of collaboratively enhancing an efficient and effective behavioral health system in the community. Serves as director/head of department and provides oversight to supervisory staff and indirect oversight of all other departmental staff of approximately 8 individuals of varying roles and educational levels. Ensures client-serving programs have proper clinical oversight and clinical supervision. Ensures all programs have appropriate staffing to meet compliance with state certification and client needs. Coordinate the development and ongoing efforts of a departmental strategic plan Identify and research funding options, prepare and submit grant applications, monitor and prepare reports for grant reporting. Promote, evaluate and facilitate community and stakeholder involvement. Recommend programmatic and procedural based on the analysis of data and summary or historical research. Establish and maintain effective public and working relations with governmental agencies, community agencies, elected officials, and the public. Prepare operational and statistical reports and records to support programs, services, and/or recommendations for new programming or services. Facilitates, organizes and plans for quarterly BHCC meetings Implements, coordinates, and oversees annual Community Behavioral Health Forum. Has oversight of county-wide Trauma Informed & Resilience Oriented Initiative, and ensures initiative continues to progress. Participates in relevant community behavioral health meetings and actively participates in related advisory boards or committees. Other duties as assigned or needed. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of mental health programming and available community resources. Knowledge of general behavioral health crisis best practices and procedures. Knowledge of common behavioral health concerns, including diagnoses, symptoms and techniques for reducing symptoms. Knowledge should include calming individuals in an anxious state. Knowledge of modern supervisory principles and practices necessary to demonstrate strong leadership and management skills, including Ability to remain calm when others are in crisis. Ability to plan, schedule, assign, direct, and evaluate the work of department personnel. Knowledge and ability to plan for HIPAA, the Illinois Mental Health Statute, Illinois HFS rules and regulations overseeing client serving programs, OIG Rule 50, Adult Protective Services Act, and LCSW code of ethics. Knowledge and experience in researching, writing and administration of private, state, and federal grants. Ability to demonstrate strong leadership and management skills, including planning and budgeting. Demonstrate strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to write clear, structured and/or persuasive proposals or reports, with knowledge and understanding of audience. Enthusiasm for behavioral health initiatives, macro-level projects, and systemic change. Able to plan for macro-level projects with ability to simultaneously be attentive to details. Knowledge of local funding sources and their relevant roles in behavioral health funding, including demonstrated understanding of differences in local sales tax funds and tax levies. Ability to tolerate ambiguity and thrive in a dynamic environment. Required Qualifications The ideal candidate will hold a master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related human service field and completion of a minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised direct service in a mental health setting or one year of clinical experience under the supervision of a QMHP or obtain license within 6 months of hire. Two or more years' experience in behavioral health. Proven demonstration of leadership and management of programs or projects Experience working with department budget planning and oversight. Preference given to those who have experience and oversight of budgets over $1,000,000. Experience in grant writing, application and submission, and grant monitoring and reporting. A strong candidate who exhibits most required and/or preferred qualifications may be considered pending successful interviews, even if not all requirements are met. Preferred Qualifications LCSW, LCPC or PhD/PsyD in Psychology or Industrial Organizational Psychology. Knowledge and understanding of County government, ideally with specific regard to McLean County. Knowledge and understanding of the original details and intent of the McLean County Mental Health Action Plan, as well as any updates. Knowledge and understanding of McLean County community providers, services, and needs. Experience in community organizing and strategic planning, with the ability to regularly lead large scale meetings. Experience in event planning. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires sitting (5-8 hours daily), standing/walking (1-3 hours daily) and may experience occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and repetitive motion - use of the wrists, hands, and fingers. Defined as sedentary work - exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull of objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Close visual acuity required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is largely performed in an office setting, but also includes work in a behavioral health care setting and may involve exposure to body fluid, cleaning chemicals, air borne diseases, and emotionally labile patients. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to normal consistent temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the person in this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and "other" duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. About McLean County Government The mission of the McLean County Community Behavioral Health Council is to work collaboratively to ensure an efficient and effective behavioral health system that enhances public health, safety, and quality of life in our community. Created in 2016 and comprised of local health service providers, social service agencies and local governments, the Behavioral Health Council functions as an advisory entity to the County Board Executive Committee with the goal of improving collaboration among health service providers, social service agencies and local governments to provide technical assistance and research, and act as a conduit between such entities and the larger community. McLean County is the largest county by land area in the state of Illinois with a population of over 172,000. McLean County Government is a fast-moving and dynamic workplace established to locally administer Illinois State laws and serve the community in a variety of ways throughout our multitude of departments. With a $146 million operating budget, over 800 employees, and an Aa1 Bond Rating, McLean County Government is positioned to maintain and expand its reputation for excellence in local government. To learn more about all the services McLean County Government provides the community, please visit A full list of Departments with a description of their function can be located at Benefits Package McLean County offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Medical Member Rewards Program Health Savings Account (HSA) Flex Spending Account (FSA) Dependent Spending Account (DSA) Supplemental Insurance: Life, Critical Illness and Accident County provided Life Insurance Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF Pension) Paid time off: vacation days, personal days, sick days, holidays Identity Protection Charitable Giving Employee Assistance Program How to Apply Click "Apply Now" at the top of this post . click apply for full job details