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Executive Director

Confidential
Confidential Salary
Illinois, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/12/2026

A well-established healthcare organization in the Southern Illinois region is seeking an experienced and strategic Executive Director to lead overall operations, financial performance, and long-term growth.

The Executive Director will partner closely with the Board of Directors to ensure the organization continues to deliver high-quality, accessible health services to the community.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides overall leadership, direction, and coordination of all operations.
  • Oversee organizational operations and administration, ensuring the implementation and adherence to established policies and procedures. Effectively organizes clinical and fiscal functions through appropriate delegation of responsibilities.
  • Ensures strong financial management practices, including budgeting, internal controls, and the responsible oversight and utilization of funds.
  • Prepares and delivers monthly reports to the Board of Directors detailing clinical outcomes and financial performance.
  • Represents the organization through active participation in community, state, and national professional associations and activities that support the advancement, planning, and funding of community mental health services.
  • Responsible for establishing job performance standards, conducting evaluations, and overseeing the performance management of all employees.
  • Leads and supports grant writing and fundraising efforts to secure resources and sustain organizational operations.
  • Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Social Work, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 7 years of progressive leadership experience.
  • 3 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Strong experience in healthcare or behavioral health

Preferred:

  • Experience in a community health setting.
  • Clinical licensure (LCSW, LCPC, LPC, PhD, PsyD).
  • Experience working with a Board of Directors.
  • Background in financial and operational leadership.

Compensation

  • Comprehensive benefits package.

Pay: $84,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Progressive Leadership: 7 years (Required)
  • Senior leadership: 4 years (Required)
  • Behavioral health: 4 years (Preferred)
  • Financial Leadership: 4 years (Required)
  • Grant proposal writing: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • LCSW, LCPC, LPC, or PdD, PsyD (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $84,000 - $115,000

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