Assistant Director of Behavioral Health

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Job description

At Promise Healthcare, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the diverse communities we serve by providing high-quality, equitable healthcare to people of all ages. Our vision is to be a catalyst for positive change, shaping a future where healthcare is not a privilege but a fundamental right for every person and no one is left behind.

Be a part of a team that values excellence, equity, and community. If you're ready to lead with passion and precision, apply now to become our Assistant Director of Behavioral Health and help us make a lasting impact on the future of healthcare.

Make a difference in the lives of vulnerable patients! Promise is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing affordable and accessible high-quality health care services to the medically underserved of greater Champaign County. Promise Healthcare has a community health center in Champaign, Illinois and clinics on Bloomington Road and Neil Street in Champaign and school-based clinics in Urbana and Rantoul.

If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people with limited access to care, we want to hear from you!

Minimum Qualifications:

Superior verbal and written communication skills.
At least 5 years of clinical work with 3 years of managerial/supervisory experience preferably in an FQHC.
Previous experience with Federal & State grants and financial management strongly preferred.
Experience working with substance use disorders is required.
Travel between clinics required.
Computer skills & proficiency with Microsoft Office are required.
Experience working with Electronic Health Records systems (NextGen) helpful.

Physical setting: This position is eligible for hybrid (remote/onsite) and telecommute as defined by hiring manager.

Hours/Schedule: This is a working position, up to 30 hours per week.

COVID-19/Flu considerations: Must be COVID and Flu Vaccinated, willing to become vaccinated, or willing to wear a mask if on-site during Upper Respiratory Season (approximately Oct. 1st through Mar 1st).

Education/License/Certification: Professional degree and credential LCSW required; and current, valid, and unrestricted license to practice the profession.

Bilingual in Spanish is preferred

About Promise: Based in Champaign, Illinois, Promise Healthcare is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to improving the health of the community through treatment, prevention, and education. We serve all patients regardless of their ability to pay for services and provide robust patient support and enabling services. Promise has deep roots in Champaign's underserved communities and serves a diverse population. Approximately 30% of our patients are Spanish speaking. Champaign-Urbana is a growing, diverse community of 195,000 residents and home to the Big-Ten University of Illinois. Champaign-Urbana is located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. Champaign is 2.3 hours from the Chicago O'Hare International Airport with daily train transportation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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