Job Description

Description:

Envision Unlimited is a full spectrum of care organization serving people with disabilities from infants to 80+ years old regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Founded in Chicago in 1948, Envision Unlimited has a legacy of evolving care delivered with empathy, every time and everywhere. Innovative services offered across Chicagoland and Central Illinois include community living options, novel day programs, behavioral health services, employment programs, respite for families, and foster care for children with disabilities.

SUMMARY:

Director is responsible for providing oversight of the Mental Health Division which serves clients with severe and persistent mental illness. The director will be responsible for training, monitoring and providing assistance and support to Master Level Supervisors and staff.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsibilities include oversite of clinical services, revenue management, regulatory compliance standards, of programs in span of control. The Director will work with agency staff to ensure completion of quality improvement activities, data collection, outcome measures, productivity management, monthly reporting, financial tracking and budgeting.

The Director is responsible for program planning, implementation and evaluation as needed to ensure quality services to clients is maintained. Director will assign productivity targets to staff, monitor Medicaid/Medicare/PI billing to ensure the program is financially sustainable. Director will engage in QA activities to maintain regulatory/compliance requirements established by funders. The Director provides supervision, technical assistance, and support to members of the leadership team under span of control.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

• The Director of Mental Health is responsible for participating in strategic planning for mental health division, decision making on an administrative level in conjunction with the SR VP.
• The DMH is responsible for establishing and/or maintaining Key Performance Indicators for the MH department.
• The DMH together with the leadership team will engage in program planning, implementation and evaluation necessary to ensure recovery orientated services to clients are provided at a level consistent with industry standards.
• The DMH is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Outpatient MH programs including but not limited to Outpatient MH services, Successful Transitions, Permanent Supportive Housing Services. Center may also expand into ACT, CST, PSR, IPS, Front Door Diversion Project, in future years.
• DMH administers all aspects of programmatic compliance related to Behavioral Health Services, including development and implementation of new initiatives.
• The DMH will provide oversight of assigned personnel which will include providing supervision, technical assistance, and support to leadership staff to ensure their programs adequately meet the needs of current clients. Periodic back-up coverage of the after-hours hotline may be required.
• The DMH will assist in developing policies and procedures for the Mental Health Departments to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and clients; quality treatment standards and funder requirements are met.
• The DMH is responsible for monitoring, coordinating, planning, and assuring the consistent implementation of standards and regulations including but not limited to Medicaid, CQL and Funder guidelines. DMH will take a lead role in any re-accreditation activities including updating policies, procedures and training staff.
• The DMH periodically acts as a representative of Envision, attending meetings as requested, participating on committees, collaborating on marketing, fund raising, DEI and outreach efforts.
• The DMH is responsible for providing recommendations to the VP and/or Human Resources for hiring and termination of staff.
• The DMH maintains ongoing relationships with contractual liaisons related to contract changes, deliverables and/or issues discovered by RCM Department.
• The DMH works as chief liaison between revenue cycle management team and BH service programs.
• The DMH will keep abreast of current trends, methods, and techniques in the field of social services and apply them to Department processes.
• DMH is responsible for planning and facilitating in-service training to allow for staff CEU's and/or enhanced clinical skills. DMH will, at times, be participating in outside training seminars at the discretion of the SVP
• DMH will provide oversite of the Site Coordinator to ensure that front desk operations run smoothly, and the site is well maintained (clean, safe and free of observable safety hazards).
• The DMH will engage in staff morale boosting activities such as summer BBQ, Holiday Parties, staff recognition and incentives. DMH will be responsible for developing activities for MH Awareness Month (May) that showcases Envisions services, recognizes client's recovery achievements and reduces stigma.
• DMH will manage the day-to-day operations of the Center providing oversite safety, maintenance, appearance, and atmosphere.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Assistant Directors (AD) & clinicians of fee for service and grant funded programs. Staff are master prepared staff with most being clinically licensed (LCSW/LCPC/LMFT).

OTHER EXPECTATIONS

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or based upon a person's legally protected characteristics or conduct, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.

Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees so classified.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements may include standing, walking, and sitting; seeing, hearing and listening; clear speech; dexterity and use of hands and fingers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The work environment may include any or all of the following: working alone; working with others, verbal contact with others and face-to-face contact.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field. Must have valid clinical licensure in Illinois (LCSW, LCPC or LMFT). 5+ years of experience in behavioral health management required. Minimum of 2 years of experience with Medicaid & Rule 140 compliance management. Experience with substance abuse treatment, trauma informed care, and current psychotherapies a plus. Working knowledge of property management.

Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO

Dental and Vision Insurance Options

Company paid Life and LTD Insurance

Voluntary plans (Pet insurance, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability)

12 Paid Holidays

Paid vacation, sick time and personal days

403B plan

In house training and CEU's

Employee Assistance Network

Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)

Opportunity for career growth & development

Participate in Tuition forgiveness program