Behavioral Health Clinical Manager

Since 1986, The Project has served people living with HIV/AIDS with remarkable care and radical acceptance. We take a holistic approach to health care by treating the entire individual. Our services include a sexual health clinic, no-cost mental health services, LGBTQ+ health care, and more. Learn more about us at www.tpqc.org.  

The Project is excited to announce an opening for a Behavioral Health Clinical Manager. Under the general guidance and mentorship of the Director of Healthcare Operations, this role coordinates and oversees the activities of the behavioral health department and clinical team to ensure the compassionate, effective, and efficient delivery of high-quality, ethical, culturally competent, and LGBTQ+ affirming care. 

Responsibilities Include:  

The Behavioral Health Clinical Manager is a key leader in advancing the Project’s mission to be a leader in providing affirming health care and supportive services that promote well-being. This role balances direct clinical care with team leadership, maintaining a small caseload while ensuring services are trauma-informed, person-centered, and responsive to the diverse needs of the community, especially those living with HIV and LGBTQ+ individuals. 

You will supervise and support a dedicated behavioral health team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth. Through clinical supervision, team leadership, and staff development, you’ll ensure the delivery of high-quality, ethical, and affirming care. 

Working closely with organizational leadership and community partners, you’ll help strengthen and expand services through program development, quality improvement, and implementation of evidence-based practices, improving access and outcomes for those we serve. 

As a member of the Leadership Team, you will model organizational values, build meaningful partnerships, and represent the Project in ways that advance its mission. This position supervises 2.8 FTE, including Behavioral Health Clinicians and the Transgender & Gender Expansive Care Navigator, and provides additional supervision to interns as needed. 

This posting highlights the key aspects of the role; a full job description is available for review during the hiring process.

This full-time position is based at our office in Moline, Illinois.  Some occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Flexible scheduling options may be available (for example, remote work or four 10-hour days) based on organizational needs. 

Physical Demands 

The employee may be required to lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. The role will require the employee to speak and hear on a regular basis. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for those who need assistance with the above essential functions. 

Compensation 

Compensation starts at $69,473 per year/per hour. The final offered salary is determined by years of professional and/or lived experience beyond the minimum requirement, with an additional 2.5% for those proficient in a second language relevant to the role. Our compensation structure is experience-centric and not contingent on education. As part of our commitment to pay equity, salaries are non-negotiable and reviewed annually. We have historically prioritized broad, equitable adjustments over performance-based increases, with the understanding that our approach may evolve. 

Required Education and Experience 

• Master’s degree in a mental health field, social work, or a closely related discipline. 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a licensed mental health professional. 
• Desire and ability to engage in equity and inclusion initiatives and discussions in the workplace, including but not limited to engaging in training workshops, team and department meetings, and critical conversations for how The Project can better meet the needs of those we serve.  

Preferred Education and Experience 

• Experience supervising provisionally licensed clinicians and interns, with responsibility for clinical oversight and skill development. 
• Strong cultural awareness of people living with HIV/AIDS, men who have sex with men, communities of color, and people with substance use issues, and how this may affect or influence service delivery.  

The Project of the Quad Cities values diverse skills and experiences. Preferred qualifications are not required and candidates who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply. TPQC understands that not every path is traditional. If you believe additional information may qualify for this role, please contact us. 

Licensure/Certification Requirements 

• Current, active licensure in good standing in Illinois as one of the following: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). 
• Current, active licensure in good standing in Iowa as one of the following: Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).  
• Candidates who do not hold active Iowa licensure at the time of hire must be willing and able to obtain it promptly following employment. 

Benefits 

• BCBS Health Insurance - HSA High Deductible or PPO low deductible 
• Vision (fully paid) 
• Delta Dental 
• 401k: Employees can start contributing after six months. Once they start contributing, TPQC will match 5% and the funds are immediately vested. 
• PTO: 3 weeks a year (accrual base system) with higher accrual rates at 3 and 6 years of tenure. Sick Time: 80 hours every year (employees that start later than January has a prorated amount). Bereavement: 80 hours a year. EOY Break: 1.5 weeks off (paid) at the end of the year for the Holidays. Holidays: 12 paid Holidays, 
• Wellness Benefit: Receive $300 at the start of each fiscal year for wellness expenses. 
• Education Credit: $2000 a year for tuition or continuing education. Employees are eligible after 2 years of employment. 

EEO Statement 

The Project of the Quad Cities believes in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Our company’s success depends on the effective utilization of qualified individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We will not discriminate on the basis of these characteristics in a personnel action including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotions, transfers, demotions, benefits, compensation, discipline, termination and any other conditions or privileges of employment. 

All employees are expected to uphold the values of TPQC. Employees must actively support, respect, and further the mission of The Project. Respecting the agency’s vision, values, and commitment to diversity is mandatory.  

People of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals and people living with HIV are strongly encouraged to apply.