Do you possess an LSW or LPC? Are you passionate about providing people with the home, health, purpose, and community they will need to rebuild their lives and achieve independence? 

We are currently recruiting for a Bridgehouse Manager (Licensed) for a Behavioral Health Services Nonprofit located in Waukegan, IL. This is a Full Time (40 hrs./wk.), Fully In-Person, Direct Hire role.

ORGANIZATION: Nicasa Behavioral Health Services

LOCATION: Waukegan, IL

POSITION TITLE: Bridgehouse Manager (Licensed)

DURATION: Direct Hire

PAY RATE: $75,000-85,000/yr. plus excellent benefits

Is This Your Dream Job? As the Bridgehouse Manager (Technical), you will oversee the daily operations of the residential behavioral health program. This role requires strong leadership, clinical expertise, and a commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment for both clients and staff.

 Our Ideal Candidate:

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) required
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a residential behavioral health setting
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in substance abuse treatment, halfway house, or similar setting
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and resolve complex issues

How Will You Spend Your Day:

• Oversee all Bridge House operations, including budgeting, staffing, and facility maintenance
• Manage client fees/rent collection and budget monitoring
• Coordinate meal preparation with the dietician and maintain facility upkeep
• Maintain accurate reporting to court services and referral sources
• Supervise and schedule support staff, clinical staff, volunteers, and interns
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff performance
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of staff documentation and reports
• Provide ongoing training and support to staff
• Develop and maintain partnerships with service providers, referral sources, and community stakeholders
• Deliver individual and group counseling and education; participate in treatment planning and aftercare programs
• Respond appropriately to crisis, emergency, or trauma situations
• Serve on-call for house emergencies
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled

We’d love to hear from you.

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Careers In Nonprofits is an equal opportunity employer. Empowered by the #ILoveMyJob mission, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment within the nonprofit sector.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our client base. Please rest assured that we retain all candidate information for possible future matches, even if you do not hear from us in regard to your application in response to this ad.