Child & Adolescent Outpatient Services - Program Manager - River Edge Behavioral Health
Macon, GA 31217
About the Job
Program Manager – Child & Adolescent Outpatient Services
River Edge is looking to fill the position of Program Manager with/at our Child & Adolescent Outpatient Services at our Emery Hwy location. The Child & Adolescent Outpatient Services Program Manager will be responsible for the coordination and oversight of behavioral health services for our minor clients. The Program Manager will also supervise clinicians within the scope of the APEX program, communicating with referral sources, school staff, and parents. They will ensure programs are clinically efficient and fiscally responsible. They will also be responsible for hiring, training, and managing staff under direct supervision.
River Edge is looking to fill the position of Program Manager with/at our Child & Adolescent Outpatient Services at our Emery Hwy location. The Child & Adolescent Outpatient Services Program Manager will be responsible for the coordination and oversight of behavioral health services for our minor clients. The Program Manager will also supervise clinicians within the scope of the APEX program, communicating with referral sources, school staff, and parents. They will ensure programs are clinically efficient and fiscally responsible. They will also be responsible for hiring, training, and managing staff under direct supervision.
Benefits Offered:
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 12 Paid Holidays
- 401k with an employer match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short and Long-term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Employee Discount Program
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and implement compliance with policies/procedure/guidelines for all funding/credentialing bodies (DBHDD, Medicaid, CARF, and more).
- Provide individual and family therapy in and out of clinics to youth (and family) mainly in schools with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders.
- Complete behavior health assessments for child and adolescent clients seen in-clinic.
- Monitor budgets, authorizations, billing, staffing patterns, productivity and make suggestions/improvements accordingly.
- Implement changes in program standards as required or needed.
- Ensure all reports are completed and submitted appropriately.
- Monitor training records and ensure training for staff meets requirements.
- Attend and participate in all required meetings and committees.
- Professionally meet/network with appropriate community partners.
- Provide clinical supervision to assigned agency staff.
- Help to plan and coordinate agency holiday and back to school events for clients.
- Complete weekly timesheets for designated staff.
- Attends leadership meetings.
Qualifications Needed (education and/or experience):
- Acceptable background check/drug screen
- Acceptable references
- Master's degree in psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Counseling or Rehab Counseling and licensed (LAPC/LPC, LMSW/LCSW, or LAMFT/LMFT).
- Full clinical license LCSW, LPC, LMFT) Preferred
- At least four years of providing behavioral health services, preferred.
- At least four years of community service board experience preferred.
- At least two years of relevant supervisory experience preferred.
- Must have knowledge and experience with the chronically mentally ill population.
- Must have ability to design, develop and modify programming.
- Must have strong clinical skills and supervisory skills.
- Must have excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
- Must multi-task and remain organized.
- Must be able to interact with community partners and give presentations detailing River Edge services.
Competencies for Licensed Clinicians:
Patient-centered care
This includes identifying and respecting patients’ needs, values, and preferences, and providing pain relief.
Evidence-based practice
A clinician should be able to work well with other professionals to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.
System-based practice
A clinician should be aware of legal issues and ethical concepts that apply to their work.
Cultural competence
A clinician should be aware of their own cultural identity and be respectful of the cultures of others.
Additional Information:
The Application Process
- All qualified applicants will be considered.
- This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.
- The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.
- Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
- Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.
Safe Working Environment
We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we require all employees frequently to wash their hands, sanitize common areas, to keep employees and clients safe.
Diversity and Inclusion
River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic make-up, disability, age, or veteran status.
Drug-Free Workplace
River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.
Source : River Edge Behavioral Health
