Vice President of Mental Health & Supportive Programs
Envision Unlimited
Date: 5 hours ago
City: Tinley Park, IL
Salary:
$100,000
-
$120,000
per year
Contract type: Full time

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Description
About Envision Unlimited: Founded in 1948 in Chicago, Envision Unlimited provides a full spectrum of care for individuals with disabilities ranging in age from infancy to 80+. We serve all individuals regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, and foster care. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, foster care and Supportive Housing.
Learn more at: www.envisionunlimited.org
Envision Unlimited is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to serve as Vice President of Mental Health & Supportive Programs, overseeing a diverse portfolio of clinical, crisis, and community support services across Chicago and Springfield. This role is ideal for a seasoned behavioral health professional with a passion for innovation, equity, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Description
$100,000 - $120,000
Description
About Envision Unlimited: Founded in 1948 in Chicago, Envision Unlimited provides a full spectrum of care for individuals with disabilities ranging in age from infancy to 80+. We serve all individuals regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, and foster care. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, foster care and Supportive Housing.
Learn more at: www.envisionunlimited.org
Envision Unlimited is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to serve as Vice President of Mental Health & Supportive Programs, overseeing a diverse portfolio of clinical, crisis, and community support services across Chicago and Springfield. This role is ideal for a seasoned behavioral health professional with a passion for innovation, equity, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support Directors and Supervisors across multiple mental health programs.
- Oversee grant-funded initiatives including the Cultural Faith-Based Program, Drop-In Center, Living Room, Springfield CMHC, and Successful Transitions.
- Drive strategic planning, financial targets, and departmental goals focused on evidence-based practices, regulatory compliance, staff development, and DEI.
- Manage contracts and serve as liaison to funders, ensuring performance benchmarks and fiscal compliance.
- Spearhead marketing strategies, client recruitment, and operational effectiveness.
- Supervise planning and launch of new mental health centers under development.
- Ensure licensure and accreditation standards are met.
- Administer program budgets and strategic plans.
- Lead marketing efforts toward third-party payors.
- Develop staff training programs and support managed care integration.
- Monitor data systems and contract performance.
- Collaborate with internal departments and serve on the senior leadership team.
- Cultivate strong relationships with government, insurance, and funding entities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related behavioral health field.
- Valid Illinois clinical licensure (LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT).
- Minimum 5 years in behavioral health management and 8+ years of progressive leadership experience.
- Proven success in contracts and grants management, program development, and Medicaid systems.
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care, substance abuse treatment, and evidence-based psychotherapies preferred.
Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $100,000–$120,000 per year
- Paid Time Off: 25 vacation days, 12 holidays, 3 sick days, 3 personal days
- Illinois Paid Leave: 40 hours (accrued)
- Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement: 403(b) plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mileage reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Cell phone reimbursement or company phone
- Free clinical supervision for licensure (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
- Reimbursement for licensure and renewal fees
- Voluntary benefits boutique
- Annual tuition assistance
Salary Description
$100,000 - $120,000
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