Envision Unlimited
Assistant Director - Community Support Team
Envision Unlimited, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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
About the Role As the Assistant Director - Community Support Team- CST , you’ll lead a team of passionate professionals Mental Health Specialists and a Peer Support Specialist, who meet clients where they are, both physically and emotionally. You’ll provide hands-on guidance, clinical oversight, and strategic direction to ensure every client receives consistent, recovery-oriented care that leads to real outcomes: housing stability, community engagement, and improved wellness that reduces hospitalizations.
This is more than a supervisory role. It’s an opportunity to lead a high-functioning clinical team, shape service delivery, and directly impact lives every single day.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What You\'ll Do
Lead a multidisciplinary team
delivering field-based services that promote stability, recovery, and independence
Provide
clinical supervision, mentorship, and daily support
to Mental Health Specialists and Peer Support
Drive successful outcomes by ensuring effective service planning, care coordination, and client engagement
Meet directly with clients
in the community to model best practices, support complex cases, and stay connected to the mission
Oversee timely, compliant documentation aligned with DHS and Medicaid requirements
Guide
intake, assessment (IM+CANS), and treatment planning
with a focus on measurable goals
Promote a
positive team culture , rooted in accountability, collaboration, and trauma-informed care
Participate in
on-call crisis response rotation
and help navigate acute situations with confidence
Monitor
program fidelity and outcomes , using data to drive performance and quality improvement
Why Join Envision Unlimited?
Mission with momentum
– be part of a team transforming mental health care
Outcomes that matter
– see your leadership translate into reduced hospitalizations, housing stability, and empowered lives
Growth-focused environment
– we invest in our leaders through clinical training and leadership development
Supportive culture
– work with a team that values compassion, resilience, and innovation
Competitive compensation
– plus comprehensive benefits including healthcare, generous PTO, and retirement plans
Step Into a Role That Changes Lives. Including Yours.
Are you ready to lead with purpose, drive results, and create lasting change in your community?
Apply now
and become part of something bigger.
Requirements What You Bring:
Master’s degree
in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
Clinical license
preferred (LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT)
2+ years
of community-based mental health experience (CST/ACT experience preferred)
Leadership experience , formally or informally—supervision preferred
Knowledge of
IM+CANS, Medicaid Rule 132/140 , and recovery-based practices
Strong interpersonal skills and a
solution-focused mindset
A passion for working with underserved communities and advancing
mental health equity
Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary:
$60-$65k without clinical licensure. Up to 75k with clinical licensure.
Paid Time Off:
11 Vacation, 12 Holidays, 3 sick, 3 personal days
Illinois Paid Leave : 40 hours (accrued)
Insurance:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement:
403(b) plan
Additional Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mileage reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Cell phone reimbursement (or use of company phone)
Free clinical supervision for licensure (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
Reimbursement for professional licensure and renewal fees
Boutique of voluntary benefits.
Annual tuition assistance.
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Learn more at:
www.envisionunlimited.org
About the Role As the Assistant Director - Community Support Team- CST , you’ll lead a team of passionate professionals Mental Health Specialists and a Peer Support Specialist, who meet clients where they are, both physically and emotionally. You’ll provide hands-on guidance, clinical oversight, and strategic direction to ensure every client receives consistent, recovery-oriented care that leads to real outcomes: housing stability, community engagement, and improved wellness that reduces hospitalizations.
This is more than a supervisory role. It’s an opportunity to lead a high-functioning clinical team, shape service delivery, and directly impact lives every single day.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What You\'ll Do
Lead a multidisciplinary team
delivering field-based services that promote stability, recovery, and independence
Provide
clinical supervision, mentorship, and daily support
to Mental Health Specialists and Peer Support
Drive successful outcomes by ensuring effective service planning, care coordination, and client engagement
Meet directly with clients
in the community to model best practices, support complex cases, and stay connected to the mission
Oversee timely, compliant documentation aligned with DHS and Medicaid requirements
Guide
intake, assessment (IM+CANS), and treatment planning
with a focus on measurable goals
Promote a
positive team culture , rooted in accountability, collaboration, and trauma-informed care
Participate in
on-call crisis response rotation
and help navigate acute situations with confidence
Monitor
program fidelity and outcomes , using data to drive performance and quality improvement
Why Join Envision Unlimited?
Mission with momentum
– be part of a team transforming mental health care
Outcomes that matter
– see your leadership translate into reduced hospitalizations, housing stability, and empowered lives
Growth-focused environment
– we invest in our leaders through clinical training and leadership development
Supportive culture
– work with a team that values compassion, resilience, and innovation
Competitive compensation
– plus comprehensive benefits including healthcare, generous PTO, and retirement plans
Step Into a Role That Changes Lives. Including Yours.
Are you ready to lead with purpose, drive results, and create lasting change in your community?
Apply now
and become part of something bigger.
Requirements What You Bring:
Master’s degree
in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
Clinical license
preferred (LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT)
2+ years
of community-based mental health experience (CST/ACT experience preferred)
Leadership experience , formally or informally—supervision preferred
Knowledge of
IM+CANS, Medicaid Rule 132/140 , and recovery-based practices
Strong interpersonal skills and a
solution-focused mindset
A passion for working with underserved communities and advancing
mental health equity
Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary:
$60-$65k without clinical licensure. Up to 75k with clinical licensure.
Paid Time Off:
11 Vacation, 12 Holidays, 3 sick, 3 personal days
Illinois Paid Leave : 40 hours (accrued)
Insurance:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement:
403(b) plan
Additional Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mileage reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Cell phone reimbursement (or use of company phone)
Free clinical supervision for licensure (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
Reimbursement for professional licensure and renewal fees
Boutique of voluntary benefits.
Annual tuition assistance.
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