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DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (BHC)
Position Summary: The Behavioral Health Director leads a dedicated, small community-based out-patient behavioral health clinic for the Stickney Township Public Health District. The Director provides counselling services, administrative oversight and clinical supervision for a small mental health staff.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide individual therapy services to community members, family, couples, and/or group therapy, utilizing evidence-based treatment models
• Oversee the operations of the Behavioral Health Clinic while maintaining a reduced caseload (approximately 50%).
• Oversee the intake process for new consumers
• Supervise and support clinical staff therapists; assist in conducting acute crisis assessments and pre-screening evaluations for inpatient psychiatric care
• Facilitate weekly clinical staff meetings to provide administrative updates, manage case assignments, and foster a collaborative approach to case consultations
• Maintain annual recertification requirements of the Behavioral Health Clinic
• Ensure clinic operations comply with HFS community-based behavioral health services guidelines and Medicaid provider standards
• Accountable for maintaining the accuracy, security, and integrity of the electronic mental health records through implementation of a peer-review quality assurance system
• Maintain IM+CANS certification
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures
• Conduct annual performance evaluations that drive professional growth, and align with the strategic goals of the Behavioral Health Clinic
• Analyze data and evaluate program effectiveness, providing quarterly management reports to community stakeholders
• Participate in the development of a 5-year community health plan, ensuring behavioral health initiatives are integrated into the strategic vision
• Advance the overall mission of the Stickney Township Public Health District by enhancing community educational activities that support emotional well-being and challenge mental health stigma
Qualifications:
• Education: Master’s or Doctoral degree in a behavioral health discipline
from a regionally accredited graduate school
• Licensure: Active licensure (i.e., Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Psychologist) which meets the Medicaid requirements for Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA)
• Experience: 7+years in behavioral health, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or leadership role
Location:
Stickney Township- South Clinic
5635 State Road, Burbank, IL, 60459
Compensation & Benefits:
Starting Salary Range $80,000-$105,000, commensurate with experience. An excellent benefits package includes paid time off, sick leave, paid holidays, health, vision and dental insurance, and Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension. Typical working hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, occasional evening, or weekend day for special events.
To apply, complete the application at this link https://form.jotform.com/232506832116147 and submit your resume & cover Letter by email to jobs@townshipofstickney.org
Environmental Health Director
Reports to Public Health Administrator Schedule Full-time, Monday–Friday; occasional evenings, weekends, and emergency response required.
Salary $80,000–$105,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits IMRF pension, health benefits, and paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays, subject to eligibility and Township policies.
Position Summary
Stickney Township Public Health District seeks an experienced Environmental Health Director to lead its Environmental Health Department and protect residents, businesses, and visitors. The Director combines technical expertise with staff leadership, regulatory enforcement, and program management, performing administrative and field duties in collaboration with Township leadership and community partners.
Core Responsibilities
• Lead food protection programs, including establishment inspections, licensing, permits, temporary and special-event food operations, plan reviews, and foodborne illness investigations. Provide technical guidance and ensure corrective action.
• Investigate environmental health complaints and nuisance conditions; enforce laws and ordinances; maintain accurate records; and coordinate enforcement, hearings, or legal proceedings with Township administration and legal counsel.
• Direct rodent, pest, and mosquito/vector-control programs, including surveillance, prevention, and reporting. Apply or supervise rodenticide use as assigned and ensure safe pesticide storage, handling, application, disposal, and documentation.
• Oversee Animal Control operations and personnel, ensure timely response to complaints and public-health concerns, and coordinate with municipalities, law enforcement, veterinarians, and regulatory agencies.
• Supervise inspectors, Animal Control, pest/vector-control employees, and clerical/support staff. Assign work, train and evaluate employees, and coordinate hiring and personnel matters with administration and Human Resources.
• Maintain policies, inspection standards, documentation systems, staff training, and protective equipment. Improve service delivery, accountability, and compliance.
• Maintain required licenses, records, and agency reports; support audits and program reviews; monitor regulatory changes; and recommend updates to ordinances, policies, fees, and enforcement procedures.
• Assist with budgets, expenditures, purchasing, grants, and program performance reporting. Advise Township leadership and represent the department at Board meetings, community events, and interagency meetings.
• Manage assigned existing and future environmental health programs and respond to urgent environmental health incidents.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Health, Public Health, Environmental Science, Biology, or a closely related field.
• Relevant professional environmental health experience conducting or overseeing inspections, investigations, regulatory compliance, and enforcement, with demonstrated leadership, supervision, program coordination, or staff direction.
• Current, active Illinois Licensed Environmental Health Practitioner (LEHP) license at the time of hire.
• Current Illinois Department of Public Health Structural Pest Control Technician certification appropriate for Township rodent-control duties, including General Standards and applicable restricted-use subcategory certifications for assigned products and duties.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license, ability to operate a Township vehicle, and ability to travel throughout the Township and surrounding area as required.
• Ability to maintain required licenses, certifications, and continuing education throughout employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related field; environmental health management or governmental public-health experience; and experience in food protection, pest/vector control, Animal Control, ordinance development, agency audits, budgeting, grants, or presentations to boards and community partners.
Knowledge and Skills
Strong knowledge of environmental health, food safety, sanitation, nuisance abatement, pest management, and enforcement. Ability to interpret regulations and product labels, manage staff and competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, communicate clearly, and prepare accurate reports and records. Professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and proficiency with Microsoft 365 and electronic inspection and reporting systems are essential.
Field Requirements
Administrative and field work may involve walking, standing, bending, climbing stairs, adverse weather, and exposure to pests, animals, refuse, unsanitary conditions, and other environmental hazards. Duties include safely using inspection and pest-control equipment, wearing required protective equipment, lifting and carrying approximately 25 pounds, driving, and responding outside normal business hours. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
How to Apply
Complete the application at this link https://form.jotform.com/232506832116147and submit a cover letter, current resume, copies or verification of applicable licenses and certifications, and three professional references by email to jobs@townshipofstickney.org
Employment is subject to verification of education and credentials, a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record, and applicable Township pre-employment requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Stickney Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination or harassment and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
