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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Early Learning Mental Health Manager

  • Metropolitan Family Services
  • Wheaton, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Wheaton, IL
  • 10 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....

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Marketing Director, Psychiatry - HCP Promotional Lead

  • AbbVie
  • North Chicago, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL
  • 10 days ago

Company Description About AbbVie AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of...

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Sr Director, Psychiatry

  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 days ago

health strategy; Directs and advances behavioral health operations in the Emergency Department, ensuring rapid access to services, clinical excellence, and operational efficiency; Partners with senior...

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Behavioral Health Supervisor

  • DuPage County Health Department
  • Wheaton, IL
  • 21 days ago
  • Wheaton, IL
  • 21 days ago

team, working as a Behavioral Health Services Supervisor in our Residential Program!...

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Director of Behavioral Health Services

  • Bridgeway Inc.
  • Galesburg, IL
  • 21 days ago
  • Galesburg, IL
  • 21 days ago

What You'll Do Provide administrative and clinical supervision to program directors and clinical staff across outpatient, SUD, psychiatry, nursing, school-based, crisis, and specialty service areas....

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Director of Behavioral Health Services and Training - IllinoisCOM

  • The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
  • Chicago, IL
  • 21 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 21 days ago

clinical psychologist to serve as Director of Behavioral Health Services and Training....

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We are looking for a licensed clinical psychologist to join our mental health team at Dixon Correctional Center to serve as the Site Mental Health Services Director....

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Nurse Director of Mental Health Program

  • Psychiatric Medical Care
  • Monticello, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Monticello, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Salary up to $90,000/ year based upon experience and licensure $5000 sign-on bonus RN or LPN Required Monticello, IL Onsite Patient Population older adults ages 65 and above. Responsibilities:...

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Marketing Director, Psychiatry

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

ENGLISH ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS () () DEUTSCH ITALIANO NEDERLANDS POLSKI TURKCE FRANCAIS CANADIEN PORTUGUES (BRAZIL) Marketing Director, Psychiatry - HCP Promotional Lead Florham Park, NJ...

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Director, Behavioral Health

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

Health is responsible for the ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of the Addictions, Outpatient Residential Rehabilitation, Crisis, and Behavioral Health programs....

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Site Mental Health Services Director Licensed Psychologist - Logan Correctional Center (76641)

  • Centurion Health
  • Lincoln, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lincoln, IL
  • 45+ days ago

We are looking for a licensed clinical psychologist to join our mental health team at Logan Correctional Center to serve as the Site Mental Health Services Director....

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Director of Behavioral Health

  • Prime Healthcare Systems
  • Chicago, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Responsibilities The Director of Behavioral Health is a Registered Nurse who assumes 24-hour administrative responsibility for the management of all Behavioral Health Program functions....

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Medical Director - Behavioral Health

  • Skyway Behavioral Health
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 60+ days ago

Skyway Behavioral Health is an innovative behavioral health center that goes beyond the treatment of psychiatric symptoms to address underlying biological, behavioral, and psychosocial causes of psychiatric...

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Director - Behavioral Health

  • Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 90+ days ago

Job Responsibilities Directly responsible for overall management of Behavioral Health Services, providing administrative supervision, planning, programming, and fiscal management....

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Southern Illinois Regional Director of Mental Health Services (74491)

  • Centurion Health
  • Springfield, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 90+ days ago

Job DetailsJob Location: IL Regional Office - Springfield, IL 62794-9277Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Professional DegreeJob Shift: DayJob Category: LeadershipCenturion Health is proud...

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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
54.3%
Doctorate Degree
20.3%
Bachelor's Degree
18.8%
Associate's Degree
2.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
High School or GED
1.6%
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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