Lead Behavioral Health Specialist

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see:IMAN:IMAN fosters health, wellness and healing in the inner city byorganizing for social change, cultivating the arts, and operating aholistic health center. IMAN was incorporated in 1997 in direct responseto violence, poverty, social inequity, and health disparities onChicagos Southwest Side. IMANs work includes youth leadershipdevelopment; housing revitalization; leadership development andon-the-job training for formerly incarcerated; arts and cultureprogramming; food access interventions with inner city stores; a farmersmarket; and a Federally Qualified Health Center, which serves diverselow-income, uninsured, and underinsured residents of its service area,which is designated as a Health Provider Shortage Area, a MedicallyUnderserved Area, and a Food Desert.OVERVIEW:The Lead Behavioral Health Specialist provides direct behavioral healthservices to patients while offering clinical leadership, supervision,and program support to behavioral health staff. This role balancesdirect clinical care with oversight responsibilities, ensuringhigh-quality, culturally competent, trauma-informed services across thedepartment. The Lead Behavioral Health Specialist works closely withHealth Center Leadership and multidisciplinary teams to supportintegrated care, staff development, and program growth.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical Services- Provide direct behavioral health treatment, case management, care coordination, and crisis intervention to individuals, families, couples, and groups.- Conduct psychosocial assessments; develop, implement, and monitor treatment plans; complete progress notes; and facilitate referrals to internal and external support services.- Deliver integrated, comprehensive care to patients experiencing co-occurring disorders.- Participate in warm handoffs and respond to crisis situations during office hours.- Work within a clinical behavioral health on-call rotation schedule as needed.Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).Supervision & Leadership- Provide weekly individual and group clinical supervision to behavioral health staff, including provisionally licensed clinicians, working towards clinical licensure.- Lead departmental meetings, case staffings, and clinical consultations.- Review and provide feedback on psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes to ensure clinical quality and compliance.- Monitor staff productivity and documentation standards to support departmental goals.- Support staff performance management, coaching, and professional growth using a solution-focused approach.- Ensure staff maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation within IMANs EHR, AthenaOne.Program Development & Collaboration- Assist with project leadership, program planning, protocol development, and departmental policies and procedures.- Work closely with the Health Center Leadership Team to coordinate patient flow and integration of behavioral health services.- Support grant applications, proposals, and other program development efforts as needed.- Administrative Responsibilities- Assist with departmental administrative tasks, including scheduling, monitoring staff time off, and on-call coverage.- Perform other clinical or administrative duties as assigned.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy.- Licensed to practice in the state of Illinois, specifically as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).- Minimum of two (2) years of experience providi g clinical supervision to behavioral health staff.- Demonstrated experience in program development and clinical leadership.- Experience providing pragmatic therapeutic interventions (structural, strategic, and functional) with individuals, couples, families, and groups.- Strong understanding of family systems, trauma, and a range of therapeutic modalities.- Ability to lead teams using a solution-focused, strengths-based approach.- Experience working in multidisciplinary and multicultural settings.- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.- Ability to manage crises and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.- Ability to work fully onsite during regular clinic hours is required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Bilingual in Spanish and English, or Arabic and English.- Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or outpatient urban mental health setting.- Experience providing trauma-informed clinical counseling services.- Demonstrated commitment to culturally competent, equity-centered care.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKI

Created: 2026-04-24