Director of Behavioral Health Coordination

Starting salary range: $68,888 - $75,666 annually

Location: Bloomington, IL

Strengthen Behavioral Health Initiatives Across McLean County

McLean County is seeking a visionary, collaborative, and experienced leader to serve as Director of Behavioral Health Coordination. This is a senior leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, community partnership, and operational excellence — and who is passionate about advancing a coordinated, equitable, and effective behavioral health system.

As Director, you will lead a dynamic department that oversees client-serving behavioral health programs, large-scale initiatives, and countywide coordination efforts through the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council (BHCC) and the Mental Health and Public Safety Fund Advisory Council (FAC). You will serve as a highly visible, public-facing leader who strengthens partnerships, aligns systems, and advances the County’s Behavioral Health Action Plan.

This role requires independent judgment, political and organizational savvy, and the ability to lead in a complex interagency environment — all while keeping data, equity, and community impact front and center.

What You’ll Do

Strategic & Systems Leadership

• Lead and sustain the work of the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council to advance a collaborative, efficient, and effective community behavioral health system.
• Guide the development and execution of the department’s strategic plan and long-term priorities.
• Recommend programmatic and procedural improvements grounded in data, research, and system trends.
• Advance macro-level initiatives that strengthen coordination across providers, funders, and public systems.

Department & Program Oversight

• Serve as department head with direct supervision of leadership staff and oversight of all departmental employees.
• Ensure client-serving programs meet clinical, staffing, certification, and compliance standards.
• Provide administrative and programmatic leadership across a diverse portfolio of initiatives.
• Oversee professional development and community engagement efforts.

Funding, Grants & Data

• Identify, pursue, and steward public and private funding opportunities.
• Lead or support grant writing, submission, compliance monitoring, and reporting.
• Oversee grant administration in collaboration with Project Directors.
• Direct data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform decision-making and demonstrate impact.

Collaboration & Public Engagement

• Serve as a key liaison between County government, service providers, elected officials, and the community.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with governmental and community partners.
• Coordinate with appointed facilitators to plan and conduct BHCC and FAC meetings.
• Represent the County in community behavioral health meetings, advisory boards, and coalitions.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, public administration, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in behavioral health.
• Demonstrated leadership of programs, teams, or complex projects.
• Experience with budget planning and financial oversight.
• Proven success in grant writing, submission, and grant administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience overseeing budgets exceeding $1 million.
• Knowledge of county government operations (experience in McLean County is a plus).
• Background in community organizing, systems coordination, or strategic planning.
• Professional licensure (LCSW, LCPC) or doctorate (PhD/PsyD) in Psychology or Industrial-Organizational Psychology.

Core Knowledge, Skills & Strengths

• Deep understanding of behavioral health systems, trends, and trauma-informed practices.
• Strong grasp of relevant statutes, regulations, and ethical standards (HIPAA, Illinois Mental Health Statute, HFS rules, OIG Rule 50, APS Act).
• Advanced leadership skills, including emotional intelligence, change management, planning, and budgeting.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences.
• Ability to lead macro-level initiatives while staying attentive to operational detail.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity in a fast-moving, politically and organizationally complex environment.
• Enthusiasm for systems change and improving community outcomes.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work is primarily office-based, with time spent in behavioral health care settings and community meetings. The role may involve exposure to emotionally labile clients and standard healthcare-related environmental factors. Physical requirements include sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 20 pounds, and operating office equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Benefits Package

McLean County offers a comprehensive benefits package:  

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Medical Member Rewards Program 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Flex Spending Account (FSA) 
• Dependent Spending Account (DSA) 
• Supplemental Insurance: Life, Critical Illness and Accident 
• County provided Life Insurance 
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF Pension) 
• Paid time off: vacation days, personal days, sick days, holidays 
• Identity Protection 
• Charitable Giving 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Full salary range: $68,888 - $106,026 annually (upper range reflects a long-term career with McLean County)

About McLean County Government 

McLean County Government takes pride in serving our dynamic and fast-growing community. We provide a wide range of services, including public safety, criminal justice, road and bridge maintenance, animal safety and adoptions, vital records management, personal health services, food safety inspections, and park management. Our dedicated team of over 800 employees work across 25 departments to ensure the well-being and growth of our community. 

To learn more about McLean County Government and career opportunities, please visit https://mcleancountyil.gov/.  

Ready to Make a Difference? 

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*If applying through a third party job board, please fill out an application via McLean County Government’s Job Board located at https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/2068/Jobs   

Confidentiality of your application is maintained upon request. 

McLean County Government is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.