Manager of Community Mental Health

Manager of Community Mental Health (MCMH) (Fulltime 40 hours) Exempt

BUILD Inc. (Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) is presently seeking a committed selfmotivated and innovative individual to join our team. BUILD is a nationally respected gang intervention violence prevention and youth development organization based on Chicagos West Side. Since 1969 BUILD has worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the citys most challenged neighborhoods. When you work at BUILD you make an important difference to the thousands of youths and families we serve.

Our Core Values: Empathy Passion Persistence and Innovation.

The Manager of Community Mental Health oversees the daytoday operations of BUILDs Community Mental Health Program including clinical supervision grant compliance and budget management. Reporting directly to the Director of Clinical and Community Wellness this role is responsible for supervising a team of masterslevel clinicians ensuring highquality service delivery maintaining partnerships and supporting the mental health needs of youth and families impacted by trauma violence and systemic inequities. The manager plays a key role in aligning program outcomes with agency goals and ensuring compliance with organizational and funder requirements. The Manager of Community Mental Health reports directly to the Director of Clinical and Community Wellness.

Responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Supervise a team of masters level clinicians.
• Support the clinical team in addressing mental health/substance abuse needs of highrisk youth and families through:
  • Ongoing training of staff to identify mental health/substance abuse issues and provide frontline support.
  • Infield support and consultation.
• Manage the Community Mental Health Program including grant deliverables staff supervision and budget oversight.
• Integrate and maintain program quality with productivity standards and systems.
• Respond to funders or other constituents on matters related to direct service practices.
• Maintain relationships with partners including schools government agencies and community organizations.
• Submit required documentation including assessments evaluations and progress reports.
• Participate in and encourage agencywide fundraising events.
• Supervise evaluate support and manage staff making recommendations on agency personnel practices and policies.
• Ensure all staff receive orientation and ongoing training per organizational standards.
• Supervise clinical interns in accordance with program requirements.
• Assist in preparing program funding proposals budgets and related reports.
• Monitor budgets and ensure spending aligns with program goals and grant requirements.
• Other workrelated duties or tasks as directed by supervision

• Clinical license (LCPC/LCSW) or similar degree.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working with innercity youth/families.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations including individuals experiencing poverty homelessness or unemployment.
• Ability to operate professionally in the field on a flexible schedule.
• Selfmotivated leader with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment integrity and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Knowledgeable in agency theories methodologies and best practices.
• West Side residents are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is desirable.

Benefits:

• 401(k) 2% match
• Medical Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Wellness Days
• Flexible Spending Account

BUILD Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex citizenship ethnic or national origin age disability medical status military status veteran status marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information ancestry or any legally protected status. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits and training.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically prohibit employment. Rather BUILD Inc. considers conviction information on a casebycase basis and assesses the nature of the offense the circumstances surrounding it the proximity in time of the conviction and its relevance to the position.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a casebycase basis.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.