Program Manager Jobs in Illinois

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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Deputy Director of Crisis Services

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

Deputy Director of Crisis Services Kenneth Young Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit dedicated to providing comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services to individuals of all walks of life....

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Mental Health Services Director - IDOC

  • Chester, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chester, IL
  • 3 days ago

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

Director of Behavioral Health

  • Waukegan, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL
  • 4 days ago

The Director of Behavioral Health, reporting directly to the Executive Director, is responsible for ensuring quality behavioral health programming and services are delivered at the Health Department...

Mental Health Services Director

  • Menard, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Menard, IL
  • 4 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
  • 6 days ago
  • Menard, IL
  • 6 days ago

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

Clinical Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

Who we are ERC Pathlight is an innovative, rapidly growing clinical leader in the behavioral health sector....

Clinical Program Supervisor - Crisis Services

  • Merrionette Park, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Merrionette Park, IL
  • 7 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
  • 7 days ago
  • Mount Vernon, IL
  • 7 days ago

Clinical Manager - STAC Exempt/Non-exempt: EXEMPT Immediate Supervisor: Director of Clinical Services Salary Range: $62,000 - $66,000 Benefits: Click Here to view LCFS' Full-Time Employee...

Regional Director of Behavioral Health Operations and Development

  • Aurora, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 10 days ago

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

Clinical Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 17 days ago

health services....

Residential Clinical Manager

  • Anna, IL
  • 21 days ago
  • Anna, IL
  • 21 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
  • 28 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 28 days ago

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Program Manager of Behavioral Health Services is a key leadership role overseeing the daily operations and effectiveness of behavioral health and substance use disorder programs...

Executive Director, Mental Health

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

health services in McHenry County Implementing the plans and policies of the Board to accomplish the Board's mission and vision The Executive Director serves as the key liaison between the Board of...

Early Learning Mental Health Manager

  • Wheaton, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wheaton, IL
  • 30+ 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....

of programs designed to optimize quality and delivery of culturally competent behavioral health care services, specifically for the Medicaid and Medicare populations....

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Salary for Program Manager Jobs in Illinois

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


Highest Education Level

Program Managers 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 Managers 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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