Program Director Jobs in Illinois

A Program Director in the mental health industry is a key individual responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and managing various mental health programs. They take part in program development, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring programs are effectively meeting the needs of clients. This role also involves budgeting, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Program Director often works closely with other mental health professionals, community partners, and stakeholders to improve mental health services and outcomes for clients.

Important skills for this role include excellent leadership and communication abilities, strategic planning, budget management, and a strong understanding of mental health policies and procedures. They should also be compassionate, patient, and able to work well under pressure. Depending on the organization and the level of the role, a Program Director in the mental health industry may be required to have a Master's degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, with relevant certifications such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Prior roles that an individual might hold before becoming a Program Director could include Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, or Case Manager.

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Short Term Medical Director, Psychiatry

  • Chester, IL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Chester, IL
  • 12 hours ago

Medical Director opportunity inpatient adult forensic facility. Experienced team of psychiatric clinicians. Fully staffed team of collaborative providers. This is a 6-month to 1-year contract...

Medical Director, Psychiatry-Be a part of the change in Mental

  • Edwardsville, IL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Edwardsville, IL
  • 12 hours ago

This is an administrative position overseeing the clinical day-to-day operations and policy procedures. 130-bed facility minimum to medium security Mental Health Center....

Clinical Program Supervisor, MRR

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

WORK DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the overall function of assigned program, direct supervision of counselor staff, and clinical treatment of assigned patient charts. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:...

Director of Behavioral Health Services

  • IL
  • 7 days ago
  • IL
  • 7 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Behavioral Health Services is responsible for the overall administration of Behavioral Health Programs including Behavioral Health Residential, Outpatient Therapy, Mentoring...

Deputy Director of Crisis Services

  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 20 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 20 days ago

Maintain a high level of personal and team documentation compliance including timely review and signing of team members mental health assessment and treatment plans....

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Mental Health Services Director - IDOC

  • Chester, IL
  • 20 days ago
  • Chester, IL
  • 20 days ago

In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care....

Mental Health Services Director

  • Menard, IL
  • 20 days ago
  • Menard, IL
  • 20 days ago

In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care....

Mental Health Services Director - IDOC

  • Menard, IL
  • 22 days ago
  • Menard, IL
  • 22 days ago

In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care....

Clinical Program Supervisor - Crisis Services

  • Merrionette Park, IL
  • 24 days ago
  • Merrionette Park, IL
  • 24 days ago

FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members. Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility....

Clinical Manager

  • Mount Vernon, IL
  • 24 days ago
  • Mount Vernon, IL
  • 24 days ago

Conduct training sessions for staff on therapeutic modalities, trauma-informed care, and best practices in adolescent mental health. 10....

Regional Director of Behavioral Health Operations and Development

  • Aurora, IL
  • 26 days ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 26 days ago

corporate-wide initiatives, operations of behavioral health programs and aspects of behavioral health business development....

Clinical Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Reviews mental health assessments as appropriate utilizing a systems framework and trauma informed approach among other modalities....

Residential Clinical Manager

  • Anna, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Anna, IL
  • 30+ days ago

at Centerstone in Anna, Illinois, United States Job Description Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care...

Director of Behavioral Health

  • Chicago, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 45+ days ago

of Behavioral Health Services for a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering integrated behavioral health and substance use disorder programming....

Executive Director, Mental Health

  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Executive Director, Mental Health Department: Mental Health Job Status: Full Time FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Mental Health Board of Directors Grade/Level: UG Amount of Travel Required: 50% Work...

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Salary for Program Director Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMentalHealth research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Program Directors in Illinois offer the following education background
Master's Degree
54.2%
Doctorate Degree
20.5%
Bachelor's Degree
18.7%
Associate's Degree
2.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
High School or GED
1.7%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Program Directors in Illinois
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%



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