Site Director

Expanded Mental Health Services of Chicago NFP, the founding organization of The Kedzie Center, seeks an experienced Licensed Clinician with clinical supervision and administrative experience to oversee the clinical and administrative operations of the Clinic. The Kedzie Center is the first community-funded mental health clinic in Chicago, offering comprehensive mental health services tailored to the needs of its community regardless of their ability to pay. It also provides community education and engagement to residents on the northwest side of Chicago. This position offers an opportunity to create innovative, culturally responsive services expanding and transforming the mental health landscape of Chicago. The Site Director will report to the CEO and form part of the Executive Team to include a Finance and Operations Manager and a Director of Clinical Training and Supervision.

The ideal candidate is a strong administrator, skilled in reflective supervision from an integrated psychodynamic and systems perspective who can oversee the general and clinical practices of the clinic with an appreciation for community context and engagement. This individual must be comfortable incorporating a variety of clinical approaches within a multidisciplinary setting to address the needs of a diverse population; as well as demonstrate an interest in applying a psychodynamic perspective to community interventions. They must function as a leader in community clinical innovation as well as a team player.

The position is currently structured as follows: Administrative/Clinical Operations and Team Management 50%; Community Engagement 20%; Program Development and Evaluation 15%; Executive Team collaboration 15%.

Duties of the position include overseeing clinical policies and service provision, quality assurance, program evaluation, community partnerships and the organizational culture. The Site Director works closely with the Executive Director/CEO and the Executive Team to develop, implement, and evaluate clinical programs, policies, and procedures and to ensure compliance and the quality and integrity of care. The Site Director may provide some direct clinical services as needed, particularly in the forms of training, consultation, or cofacilitation.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or counseling and licensure in Illinois as an LCSW, MFT or LCPC; or non-profit management. Experience with program development, community mental health, Medicaid, program accreditation and fluency in languages other than English are pluses. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To apply, send a CV, three letters of reference and a letter describing your approach, capabilities, and interest in the position to vperez@thekedziecenter.org. The Kedzie Center is an equal opportunity employer.