Vice President of Behavioral Health

• Vice President of Behavioral Health Services
• Join Bridgeway! We seek a Vice President that shares our vision in providing quality services, empowering those we serve, and finding solutions.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the overall administration and primary coordination and supervision of Bridgeway's Behavioral Health Services. The Vice President is responsible for total compliance with all rules and procedures governing service provision within these areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide primary administrative supervision and leadership to the Outpatient & Nursing Services, SASS/Crisis, Mental Health, Substance Use/ Prevention Services, and Residential and Community Support Services.
• Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, training and supervision of the

coordinator staff. Provide leadership to all areas of Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services.

• Through innovative coordinated leadership with all Bridgeway departments and the Consumer Programs/Services, assure that efficient performance and productivity of the services provided are achieved in order to reach the goals of the organization.
• Serve as the liaison to community stakeholders.
• Participate in the development of an annual budget and review and revise the budget on a regular basis. Monitor the financial performance of related programs on a monthly basis. Make appropriate recommendations and /or modifications to assure the proper financial performance of the organization.
• Facilitate and monitor communications with state department of human services personnel, with particular attention paid to issues of statistical reporting. Oversee all aspects of program statistics and reporting expectations relevant to the success of the organization.
• Demonstrate proficiency and compliance with CARF accreditation standards and ensure that services provided are in accordance with those standards. Ensure that services follow recommended and required guidelines from DHS, DCFS, Medicaid, Medicare and any other state and federal requirements and Bridgeway expectations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree (M.A.) in psychology, social work or related human service field preferred, Bachelor’s degree required.
• LCPC or LCSW with Illinois License with a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a licensed clinician required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with administrative tasks and supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Bridgeway is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the objective of Bridgeway to make Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) a reality for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, race, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability or unfavorable discharge from military services and to prevent sexual harassment in employment.