The Department of Health Services (DHS) Southern Wisconsin Center (SWC) is recruiting to fill an Institution Treatment Director.

SWC is a state run, licensed and certified Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ICF/IDD). SWC provides a wide variety of programs and services designed to assist and prepare individuals to live successfully in the setting that best meets their needs. Located in southern Wisconsin in Union Grove, SWC brings together a rich history of providing exceptional services and state of the art treatment approaches for the new millennium. Union Grove is a growing community with small town charm and easy access to Milwaukee and Chicago. Our workers love what they do. But don’t take our word for it. Hear from our employees.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Premium pension plan with at least a 6.9% employer match in 2024. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package! Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
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As a member of the Administrative Team, you will be responsible for planning, administering, and evaluating SWC’s programs of professional therapeutic and psychological services. Responsibilities include:

• Establishing and implementing program goals and objectives
• Providing functional and/or professional supervision over staff who provide direct psychological, mental health, behavioral, and rehabilitative treatment services to residents and other paraprofessional staff assigned to the Psychological Services, Center for Residential Service Programs (CRSP), and Rehabilitation work units. Service areas include the development, implementation, review and evaluation of therapeutic treatment approaches, techniques and programs.
• Ensuring compliance with Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) conditions and standards; 42 CFR 483, Wi Legislature Chapter 55 (Protective Service System), and other Federal and State rules and regulations.
• Ensuring the provision of professional services which meet the requirements of various professional practice acts and contemporary professional standards and psychology services.

The starting pay is between $50.00-$56.33 per hour (approximately between $104,000- $117,200 per year) depending upon qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 24-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as an Institution Treatment Director and is in pay schedule and range 81/01.

All applicants who may be appointed will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by SWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

DHS strives to hire individuals who demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all the following:

• Experience assessing, developing and implementing psychological mental health and behavioral support plans using clinical knowledge.
• Experience in a leadership role (e.g. informal supervision, leading teams or workgroups, training, mentoring or teaching professional and paraprofessional staff, etc.).
• Experience collecting and analyzing data to evaluate treatment outcomes.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience in a supervisory or management role (e.g., interviewing or recommending hire of staff, preparing and conducting performance evaluations, developing staff, resolving conflict, administering discipline, etc.).
• Quality improvement experience to include participating in development and implementation of programmatic changes to improve services.
• Experience using an electronic health record (EHR).
• Experience with supervisory or management responsibilities in a 24/7 facility.

The letter of qualifications is limited to two (2) pages. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

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• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
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• For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Jennie Hocker in Human Resources at [email protected].

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's Affairs, click here.

The deadline to apply is September 26th at 11:59pm.