Assistant Director of Intervention and Outpatient Services

 

Kenneth Young Center (KYC) is a Joint Commission-accredited, comprehensive community mental health center that partners with the communities of northwest suburban Cook County to provide personalized prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery services across the lifespan. Through more than thirty-five programs, KYC offers no-cost therapy for mental health concerns, psychiatry and medication management, crisis services, substance use treatment and recovery, support for older adults and caregivers, and affirming services for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults.
KYC's intervention and outpatient services form the clinical core of the continuum of care, connecting individuals and families to timely, person-centered, trauma-informed treatment regardless of ability to pay.

KYC Five Pillars
· Mission First, Always
· Trust is Our Foundation
· Teamwork is Everything
· Everyone is a Leader
· Change is Not the Enemy — It’s the Engine

 

Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Intervention and Outpatient Services provides day-to-day clinical and operational leadership for KYC's outpatient service line, partnering with the Director to ensure accessible, high-quality, and financially sustainable care. The role supervises clinical program managers and oversees the full outpatient journey, from centralized intake and access through assessment, individual and group therapy, psychiatry, case management, crisis intervention,
and substance use treatment.

This position balances clinical quality, staff supervision, regulatory and accreditation
compliance, and revenue cycle performance. The ideal candidate is a licensed behavioral
health leader who can hold high clinical standards while managing productivity, documentation,
and access targets, and who can build a healthy, mission-driven team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical and Program Leadership
• Provide operational oversight for KYC's outpatient programs, including centralized intake
and access, outpatient individual and group therapy, psychiatry and medication
management, case management, and substance use treatment services.
• Partner with the Director to develop and execute the service line's strategic and annual
operating plans, access standards, and key performance indicators.
• Oversee crisis response and the movement of clients across levels of care, supporting
timely, least-restrictive, and clinically appropriate transitions.
• Ensure care is delivered using evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally
responsive practices that reflect community needs.
• Serve as acting lead for the outpatient service line in the Director's absence.

Supervision and Team Development
• Directly supervise clinical program managers and coordinators; provide regular coaching,
performance feedback, and annual evaluations.
• Support clinical supervision structures for licensed and licensure-eligible staff, including
oversight of staff working toward LCSW or LCPC licensure.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, retention, and professional development for outpatient staff.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and equity-centered team culture aligned with KYC's
mission and values.
• Manage caseload assignment, scheduling, and coverage to balance access, clinician wellbeing,
and productivity.

Access, Intake, and Client Flow
• Oversee centralized intake and access processes to reduce wait times, improve
conversion from inquiry to first appointment, and support warm handoffs across programs.
• Monitor referral sources, no-show and engagement rates, and waitlists; implement
workflow improvements that expand timely access to care.
• Strengthen coordination between outpatient, crisis, prevention, and community partners,
including school-based and centralized intake pathways.
Revenue Cycle and Operational Performance
• Monitor clinician productivity, billable service targets, and documentation timeliness
against service line goals.
• Partner with revenue cycle and finance staff to support accurate coding, clean claims,
denial management, and reduction of outpatient billing deficits.

• Track program expenditures and service volume against budget; support data-informed
staffing and resource decisions.
• Support readiness for and ongoing compliance with value-based and certified models of
care, including Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) requirements.
Quality, Compliance, and Documentation
• Ensure outpatient services meet all funder, payer, regulatory, and Joint Commission
accreditation requirements; maintain audit-ready clinical records.
• Lead clinical record reviews, coding and documentation audits, and continuous quality
improvement initiatives.
• Oversee adherence to confidentiality, mandated reporting, risk management, and clinical
safety protocols.
• Analyze clinical and operational data to evaluate outcomes, identify trends, and inform
program design.
Community Engagement and Partnerships
• Build and sustain relationships with referral partners, school districts, hospitals, payers,
and community organizations across the service area.
• Represent KYC at community meetings and partnership forums; advance integrated,
accessible behavioral health care.

Qualifications
Education and Experience
• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field required.
• Minimum of five years of behavioral health experience, including at least two years of
clinical supervisory or program management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing outpatient clinical operations, access, and
documentation/billing workflows.
• Experience with community mental health, crisis services, or substance use treatment
strongly preferred; CCBHC experience a plus.
Licensure and Certifications
• Active Illinois clinical licensure required (LCSW or LCPC); license in good standing.
• Qualified to provide clinical supervision toward independent licensure preferred.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance for community-based
travel.
• Successful completion of background checks as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong clinical knowledge across mental health and substance use, including assessment,
levels of care, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed practice.
• Working knowledge of behavioral health revenue cycle, coding, documentation standards,
and payer requirements.
• Proven people-management and team-development skills, with the ability to coach and
retain clinical staff. 

Strong organizational, project-management, and data-analysis skills across multiple
programs and deadlines.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and reporting tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessible, person-centered care.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills a plus.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work is performed primarily in an outpatient clinic and office setting, with periodic local travel
across the service area. The role may require occasional evening hours to support client
access. The position involves prolonged periods of computer and electronic health record use.