Clinical Program Manager, Mental Health

SUMMARY

The Clinical Program Manager for Mental Health oversees the Mental Health team and the day-to-day functioning of the program. They will focus on supporting the optimization of services, increasing staff productivity, expanding program areas, as well as streamlining and integrating care within RS EDEN's Recovery, ReEntry, and Supportive Housing areas.

This position will focus on developing mental health specific family programming, and engaging with families within the program areas. Priorities also include new initiatives in mental health, and integrating mental health more effectively into other program areas, to increase impact and improve impact and outcomes. This position will establish practices of integrated care across a multidisciplinary team. In addition, it will provide a small amount of direct care to participants.

Success is a result of innovation and creativity, flexibility, and a willingness to apply learned practices and experiences effectively. Effective time management practices are essential. This position requires self-confidence and the ability to exercise individual discretion and judgment. Sound organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks are required. They must have strong conflict resolution skills and the ability to work through crisis situations in a professional, therapeutic, and positive manner.

Salary ranges from $90,000-$100,000 per year

RESPONSIBILITES

• Direct participant care:
  
  • Complete Diagnostic evaluations for participants with complex mental health needs
  • Attend clinical team meetings as needed to provide guidance on wholistic support for participants
  • Support the care coordination process in multiple program areas
  • Develop the family specific mental health programming workflow, including supporting families in crisis
• Manage the mental health program:
  
  • Directly supervise staff on the mental health team
  • Provide Clinical Supervision of pre-licensed therapists or interns as needed
  • Develop initiatives within the mental health program area, including expansion of programming, streamlining operations, and staff development
  • Provide ongoing training to mental health staff, as well as other staff as needed
  • Develop and implement new protocols and practices
• Support integration of mental health services in Recovery, ReEntry, and Housing, including:
  
  • Optimization of mental health services within multiple program areas
  • Develop and implement the co-occurring enhancement of mental health in Recovery programming
  • Support processes and practices for multidisciplinary work within programs
  • Build screening for participants with complex mental health needs through the admission process in Recovery and ReEntry
  • Work with the clinical team to incorporate mental health components into the scope of Recovery programming
• Identify and implement pathways for program expansion to increase impact, such as obtaining a 245I licensure at the Mental Health Clinic.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, outside training events, and additional training as necessary and appropriate to maintain growth and development for self and team
• Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and prioritize appropriately.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and other disciplines, patients, family members, and external agencies.
• Experience in both substance use disorder and mental health settings
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Skilled in problem-solving techniques and solution oriented.
• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodology.
• Skilled as a change agent.
• Ability to be flexible and tolerant in ambiguous situations.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed as Mental Health Professional, by the State of Minnesota, unrestricted.
• Experience in providing participant care for those with co-occurring disorders
• Ability to effectively work with individuals with complex mental health needs
• Experience with participants with history of homelessness and justice involvement
• Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds with complex barriers to success.
• Ability to act as a positive and supportive presence for participants and staff, even under stressful circumstances with a highly professional and compassionate approach and a commitment to person-centered care.
• 6-month requirement between any treatment services and employment.

RS EDEN requires all new hire candidates for this position to successfully undergo and pass a criminal history background check, and driver record screen (DMV check).

We offer competitive compensation and benefits package including:

Health, Dental, and Vision. Life and Long-Term disability insurance.
Retirement plan with company contribution
Generous paid time off
12 annual holidays
Tuition Reimbursement

Note: This job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of responsibilities, but a guide to basic areas of job function and responsibility. Other tasks may be assigned from time-to-time by the supervisor and the position may become specialized in focus, all of which would also be considered a part of this job description. All job descriptions are subject to periodic review and any changes will be addressed with both the employee and supervisor.