Site Director for a Community Mental Health Center

(Bridgeview Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) is an affiliate of Bethany for Children & Families.)

Bethany is seeking an Site Director to join the Bridgeview Community Mental Health Center team in Clinton, Iowa. This position will be available start March 17, 2025

The Site Director position is a management post reporting to the Division Director of Mental and Behavioral Health. The Associate Division Director is responsible for collaborating with the Mental & Behavioral Health Division Director in the development, direction, and supervision of specific assigned service lines within the Community Mental Health Center.

Salary Range $65,000 - $75,000 per year.

What
YOU
get for being a Site Director:

• Competitive Compensation,


• For full-time employees in their first year of employment, one hour of vacation time is earned for every 26 hours paid, with a maximum of 80 hours earned per year. For full-time employees after their first year of employment, one hour of vacation time is earned for every 13 hours paid, with a maximum of 160 hours earned per year,
  


• 
  Full-time employees earn one hour of sick leave for every 21.67 hours paid,


• Eleven (11) paid holidays,


• Agency contributions of 8% calculated on bi-weekly earnings to a 403(b) Thrift Plan (retirement plan) upon meeting plan eligibility criteria,


• An option of two health plans, one with a Health Savings Account benefit that includes employer contributions,


• 
  Dental insurance,


• 
  Vision insurance (100% employer-paid premiums if enrolled in the dental insurance plan),


• Group Life insurance; Basic Life and Basic AD&D,


• Options of employee-paid premiums for voluntary supplemental insurance offered, and


• An Educational Aid program.

Site Director Specifics:

1. Collaboration with the Division Director in service direction and development by:

• Providing constructive and professional supervision to assigned staff in an effort to ensure all services are properly implemented as specified in applicable regulation, accreditation standards, contract(s), and agency policies and procedures.


• Ensuring that performance objectives are met and that all accreditation standards are observed.

2. Maintain positive relationships with other members of the management team, agency supervisors, and all funding and referral sources through the provision of quality services and timely responses to questions, concerns, and issues.

3. Report to the Division Director to discuss pertinent information regarding budget, staffing needs, morale, and other service line or program issues and concerns.

4. Submitting required reports, statistical data, etc., in accordance with contract and funding source guidelines and expectations.

5. Providing training for staff to enhance the knowledge base of program and agency expectations.

6. Assuring quality service through the institution of monitoring and reporting processes that examine the utilization, quality assurance, and outcome measurement data of service lines and programs.

7. Utilizing knowledge and skill to assist staff in the further development of existing programs or in the implementation of new programs, as needed or assigned.

8. Participates in coordination with the Division Director in the development and implementation of the annual operational budget

9. Explore and pursue grants and other funding opportunities to expand or enhance existing programs.

10. Further the mission of the agency by providing planning data and contributing to the development and accomplishment of the agency's strategic plan.

11. Participate in all required agency training and staff development opportunities.

12. Provide training and consultation for other staff members and service colleagues through in-service training and consultation, as requested.

13. Comply with all rules, regulations, codes, and legal requirements assigned by various licensing and accreditation entities.

14. Demonstrate a commitment to ethical practices and maintain the highest level of professional integrity in adherence to the agency's corporate compliance program.

15. Perform and carry out all other duties as assigned.

The Site Director will:

1. Have the ability to fulfill all of the regulatory requirements for employees of a Community Mental Health Center in the State of Iowa or Illinois as required by state and federal law. This includes successful completion of the criminal background investigation, clearance from the Illinois CANTS when applicable, as well as the office of the inspector general exclusionary screening.

2. Have a valid driver's license, meet qualifications to operate agency vehicles, and have acceptable auto insurance coverage.

3. Possess the required education and licensure.

• Master's degree from an accredited program in a human service-related field of study.


• Candidates who meet the requirements of Mental Health Professional defined by the State of Iowa are preferred.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum of five years' experience in a leadership role required.


• Prior experience in leadership or management of mental health services preferred.


• Prior fiscal management experience and oversight of departmental budgets preferred.


• Knowledge of Iowa Medicaid, accrediting, and state regulations and requirements required.

The incumbent in this position must be able to:

• Move about within the office/work setting.


• Use a computer and other office equipment.


• Communicate information and ideas so others will understand and receive information and ideas from others.


• Observe details.


• Travel to different work sites.


• Transport self to/from various locations.


• Work in a moderately noisy and distracting environment.


• Occasionally be required to balance, bend, stoop, or kneel.


• Occasionally be required to lift/move up to 20 pounds.


• Occasionally be required to work weekends or nights.


• Endure some mental stress due to the nature of the job and the volume of client contact.


• Remain awake during work hours.

EOE

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