STATEWIDE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WORK
- Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
Closing Date: 09/03/2025
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070
Skill Option: Special License - Social Worker/Clinical Social Worker
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $11,000 - $12,600 per month ($132,000 - $151,200 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Gubernatorial (Management Bill)A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTINGPlease attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.Posting Identification Number 48681Why Work for Illinois?Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.Position OverviewThe Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a licensed Clinical Social Worker to serve as the Statewide Director of Social Work. The Statewide Director of Social Work will provide clinical supervision to the directors of social work at our State-Operated Psychiatric Hospitals. This position will also develop and implement goals and objectives for the statewide social work program and ensure regulatory compliance, promote the implementation of evidence-based practices across facilities and liaise with colleges and other academic affiliates to support social work training programs. The mission of DBHR is to advance health and wellness for all people of Illinois through a comprehensive system of prevention, treatment, harm reduction and recovery services.Essential Functions
- Serves as Statewide Director of Social Work for the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR).
- Confers with the Statewide Medical Director and other executive management staff to ensure the integration and coordination of clinical, administrative, labor relations, investigatory, fiscal/budget, personnel, community programs and functions needed to expedite the processing and resolution off issues and concerns as well as to enhance the overall hospital operations and quality of services to recipients.
- Reviews hospital policies and clinical procedures, treatment protocols and social worker caseloads and duties to evaluate the quality of service provided to recipients is in accord with the best clinical practices and established goals and objectives.
- Plans, evaluates and confirms the appropriate utilization of resources available within the hospitals verifying these resources (i.e., community resource management, personnel management, active treatment recommendations, program development and implementation) are utilized in accord with department goals and objectives.
- Promotes the implementation and onboarding of new Evidence Based Practices (EBP’s) across DBHR facilities, DBHR community providers network and with other state agencies providing MH Service delivery.
- Serves as the state-operated psychiatric hospital suicide prevention lead for DBHR.
- Serves as DBHR liaison with social work academic affiliations with colleges and other academic affiliates through the expansion of clinical training and internship placement programs, facility development at the state hospitals and through promotion of clinical and mental health systems research and scholarship.
- Serves as full-line supervisor, supervising and evaluating the activities of staff responsible for the social work programs for all state-operated psychiatric hospitals and DBHR facilities.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- Requires a master’s degree in Social Work.
- Requires four (4) years administrative and clinical professional experience in a behavioral health field.
- Requires licensure as a Clinical Social Worker for the State of Illinois.
- Ten (10) years of professional experience working in an inpatient social work services program for individuals with mental illnesses.
- Five (5) years of managerial experience in a public or private organization that delivers inpatient or outpatient psychiatric services.
- Three (3) years of professional experience providing clinical supervision to social work administrators for a public or private organization.
- Three (3) years of professional experience initiating or monitoring corrective action plans for a public or private organization.
- Three (3) years of professional experience working with accrediting bodies such as the Joint Commission.
- Three (3) years of professional experience reviewing and evaluating clinical policies and procedures for a public or private organization.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
- Requires the ability to travel statewide in the performance of job duties, including overnight stays as necessary.
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Human Services’s discretion.As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
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