JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Director of Mental Health Center
Department of Public Health
Behavioral Health
Number of Positions: 2
Mission: CDPH works with communities and partners to create an equitable, safe, resilient and Healthy Chicago.
Under direction, the class directs the day to day operations and administers mental health programs and services provided to community residents at a mental health center; and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.
Work Locations:
TBD
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday
8:30 A.M.- 4:30 P.M.
And at least 1 evening shift per week (11:30 am -7:30 pm)
THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE
MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work or a directly related field, supplemented by four years of progressively responsible mental health experience, including two years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a writing exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm Central Daylight Time (CDT). Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59p.m. CDT on 05/03/2024. No exceptions will be made.