Program Manager Jobs in Merrionette Park, IL

A Program Manager in the mental health industry is primarily responsible for the overall management and implementation of various mental health programs and services. They are in charge of developing and implementing strategies to enhance the efficiency and quality of these services. This role involves tasks such as coordinating staff, managing budgets, evaluating program effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards. They may also be involved in community outreach and advocacy efforts, raising awareness about mental health issues and promoting available services.

Essential skills for this role include strong leadership abilities, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, and a deep understanding of mental health issues and treatments. They need to be detail-oriented strategists with a capacity for critical thinking and problem-solving. A master's degree in a related field such as psychology, social work, or counseling is typically required. Professional certification like Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) or Certified Case Manager (CCM) can also be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Program Manager, individuals might have roles such as a Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Psychiatric Nurse.

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Director of Mental Health and Disability Support Services

  • East Chicago, IN (13 miles from Merrionette Park, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • East Chicago, IN (13 miles from Merrionette Park, IL)
  • 6 days ago

experience in both mental health and disability services....

Behavioral Health Supervisor

  • Wheaton, IL (23 miles from Merrionette Park, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Wheaton, IL (23 miles from Merrionette Park, IL)
  • 8 days ago

The DuPage County Health Department's behavioral health services program boasts a rich history of delivering extensive support to individuals living with behavioral health challenges....

Clinical Manager (Academy South)

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Merrionette Park, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Merrionette Park, IL)
  • 17 days ago

Understands the Mental Health diagnoses of students and assists staff in understanding them as it pertains to intervention, medication, and student behaviors....

Clinical Program Supervisor - Crisis Services

  • Merrionette Park, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Merrionette Park, IL
  • 45+ 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

  • Oak Brook, IL (13 miles from Merrionette Park, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (13 miles from Merrionette Park, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Clinical Manager Exempt/Non-exempt: EXEMPT Immediate Supervisor: Director of Clinical Services Salary: $62,000 - $77,000 Benefits: Click Here to view LCFS' Full-Time Employee Benefits. Essential...

Clinical Manager

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Merrionette Park, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Merrionette Park, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

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

Director of Crisis Services

  • Berwyn, IL (10 miles from Merrionette Park, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Berwyn, IL (10 miles from Merrionette Park, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

What it's like to work in Community Mental Health Setting: Each year we work with more than 5,000 individuals receiving Mental Health Services....

Demographic Data for Merrionette Park, IL

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Salary for Program Manager Jobs in Merrionette Park, IL

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Highest Education Level

Program Managers in Merrionette Park, IL offer the following education background
Master's Degree
54.2%
Doctorate Degree
20.5%
Bachelor's Degree
18.8%
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 Managers in Merrionette Park, IL
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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