Program Manager Jobs in Illinois

A Program Manager in the mental health industry is primarily responsible for the overall management and implementation of various mental health programs and services. They are in charge of developing and implementing strategies to enhance the efficiency and quality of these services. This role involves tasks such as coordinating staff, managing budgets, evaluating program effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards. They may also be involved in community outreach and advocacy efforts, raising awareness about mental health issues and promoting available services.

Essential skills for this role include strong leadership abilities, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, and a deep understanding of mental health issues and treatments. They need to be detail-oriented strategists with a capacity for critical thinking and problem-solving. A master's degree in a related field such as psychology, social work, or counseling is typically required. Professional certification like Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) or Certified Case Manager (CCM) can also be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Program Manager, individuals might have roles such as a Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Psychiatric Nurse.

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Clinical Manager

  • Northbrook, IL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Northbrook, IL
  • 4 hours ago

W Who we are ERC Pathlight is an innovative, rapidly growing clinical leader in the behavioral health sector....

Diverse Learner and Mental Health Manager (0-3)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Assists in recording the keeping of diverse learner and mental health activities....

Behavioral Health Supervisor - Autism Resource Center

  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • 60+ days ago

Responsibilities Supervise the behavioral health program. Determine, coordinate and supervise daily staffing assignments and staffing levels....

Clinical Director - Mental Health

  • Chicago, IL
  • 25 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 25 days ago

Represent Agency professionally in the community with all other agencies, i.e. schools, court system, mental health, DSS, CPS, etc....

Director, Behavioral Health

  • Chicago, IL
  • 27 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 27 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Oversees the efficient and effective day-to-day operation for all aspects of the behavioral health continuum of care....

Clinical Program Supervisor- Women's Integrated Treatment

  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago

WORK DESCRIPTION :Responsible for the overall function of assigned program, direct supervision of counselor staff, and clinical treatment of assigned patient charts. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:...

Director of Rehab

  • Glenwood, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Glenwood, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Director of Rehab Company: Enhance Rehabilitation Location: Glenwood, IL Date Posted: 3/1/25, 9:53 PM Enhance Rehabilitation is now hiring a Director of Rehab to oversee rehabilitation services in...

Director of Rehab - Aliya of Highwood

  • Highwood, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Highwood, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Enhance Rehabilitation is now hiring a Director of Rehab to oversee rehabilitation services in one or more of our service locations! Enhance Rehabilitation is dedicated to providing quality...

Director of Rehab (DOR)

  • Barry, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Barry, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Enhance Rehabilitation Director of Rehab (DOR) in Barry , Illinois Enhance Rehabilitation is now hiring a Director of Rehab to oversee rehabilitation services in one or more of our service...

DOR-Director of Rehab

  • Quincy, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Quincy, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Enhance Rehabilitation DOR-Director of Rehab in Quincy , Illinois Sign on Bonus!!! Enhance Rehabilitation is now hiring a Director of Rehab to oversee rehabilitation services in one or more of our...

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Director - Clinically Licensed

  • Chicago, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 60+ days ago

health setting, or who has one year of clinical experience under the supervision of a QMHP...

Clinical Program Supervisor, TWL

  • Chicago, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 90+ days ago

WORK DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the overall function of assigned program, direct supervision of counselor staff, and clinical treatment of assigned patient charts. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:...

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Salary for Program Manager Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMentalHealth research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Program Managers in Illinois offer the following education background
Master's Degree
54.3%
Doctorate Degree
20.5%
Bachelor's Degree
18.7%
Associate's Degree
2.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
High School or GED
1.7%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Program Managers in Illinois
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%



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