Program Director - Behavioral Health Services

Northeast Family Services is premier mental health provider with over 20 years experience providing services to children, youth, and families. Are you excited to join an agency with a long stand standing history of providing high quality care? Well, we are excited to meet YOU!

We are looking for an experienced, independently licensed clinician to join our growing Illinois team as a Program Director! If you’re a dedicated mental health professional seeking a new role, we are looking for you! Don’t miss this opportunity to join a rapidly growing and well-regarded organization that truly cares for their employees and clients. You will have the wealth of our 20 years providing in home services to guide our new program in Illinois!

The Program Director, in partnership with the AVP of IL and the senior management team, is responsible to provide leadership and oversee the daily operations of the Outpatient program throughout the greater Chicago area.

Don't miss this career opportunity to join a growing and highly regarded agency that truly cares for their clients and team!

Qualifications:

• Independent clinical license in the state of Illinois (LCSW, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist, or LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor)
• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related Human Services field
• Five years minimum experience in a clinical capacity
• Three years minimum experience in a supervisory or management capacity
• Valid driver’s license with reliable and consistent access to a vehicle
• Ability to effectively lead and develop staff
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records

Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• 11 Paid holidays (including Juneteenth, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and NY Eve.)
• Generous sick time including mental health days
• 401k retirement plan with up to 4% match
• Voluntary short and long-term disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Dependent care savings account
• Mileage reimbursement
• Longevity award - Monetary bonus and a vacation day annually
• Company provided laptop and cell phone
• Opportunity for professional growth
• Supervision for licensure provided
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal cell phone discount

Compensation:

• Salary

Be part of an extraordinary team

Northeast Family Services is the premier mental and behavioral health agency across the nation. We provide services through the entire lifespan. Our staff are leaders in their fields and promote our mission to provide the highest quality care to as many families as possible.

NFS promotes an environment that supports diversity and inclusion. We understand the significance of recruiting and promoting a diverse range of professionals to support a workforce that represent the diversity of individuals and families we serve and work continuously to maintain a culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse workforce.

More Than Your Salary

Northeast Family Services cares about you. We understand that compensation is not the only thing you consider when evaluating employers which is why NFS provides a comprehensive and generous compensation package that includes: Health Insurance, Supplemental Vision and Dental Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 401K with company match, Life Insurance, Supplemental Long and Short Term Disability, Comprehensive Vacation and Sick time including mental health days, 11 Paid Holidays (includes day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve).

Investing In Your Professional Development

Northeast Family Services believes in everyone’s professional growth. We invest in our employees by providing in house CEU’s, continuous training and supervision, and providing an Emerging Leader’s program to provide leadership skills. Our investment in our staff results in increased employee satisfaction that promotes higher quality care delivered to our clients.

Help Change Lives

NFS provides high quality care that not only meets but often exceeds program specifications to ensure our clients receive care in a way that works for them. We promote individuality and are excited to provide a therapeutic work environment that allows our staff to learn and use treatment modalities that are individualized to our clients. We embrace and celebrate innovative treatment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northeast Family Services has built an inclusive and welcoming environment for our team. NFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.