Valley Behavioral Health

Director of Program Management

Valley Behavioral Health • $80K — $110K *
Long Beach, MS 39560In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or related field required; Master's preferred.
  • 4+ years' experience in behavioral health necessary.
  • 1+ years' management experience essential.
  • CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training provided upon hire).
  • First aid certification may be required based on location.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain high-quality administrative and clinical operations for patient care.
  • Plan and implement program goals, objectives, and resource allocations.
  • Oversee program budget, policies, and staff responsibilities.
  • Create operating policies ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
  • Manage staff hiring, training, and performance to ensure department effectiveness.
  • Maintain direct care responsibilities and develop treatment plans for assigned caseload.
  • Act as a resource and provide consultation to other staff regarding clinical specialty issues.

Benefits

  • Training opportunities for CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification.
  • Supportive environment for professional development and career growth.
Full Job Description
Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Plan, direct and coordinate the activities of the facility's therapeutic programs.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Develop and maintain administrative and clinical operations that provide the highest quality care and best possible outcomes for the patients. Provide supervision to program staff.
  • Plan and implement program goals, objectives, personnel, resources and equipment. Implement the approved program plan objectives, timetables, expected outcome and measures for assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Oversee the program's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing counselors, clinical staff or other facility / clinic staff involved in the delivery of services through the program. Organizes, manages and coordinates all operational and administrative processes.
  • Develop and implement operating policies and procedures for the program or organization; ensure procedures and workflow are consistent with organizational objectives, treatment protocol, regulations, and standards of care; ensure that operations conform to established environmental, safety, and infection control requirements. Identify opportunities to improve program's efficiency's
  • Provide staff management to including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
  • Responsible for an assigned caseload if applicable to the program.
  • Support, teach and act as a program resource for other staff members.
  • Provide direct care relative to diagnosis and therapeutic management independently, using consultation where appropriate.
  • Monitor staff schedules to ensure that appropriate staffing levels are available to facilitate care in a timely manner.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans, develop and maintain and audit charts and records for patients.
  • Serve as liaison and provide consultation with other staff on related issues, regulations, and standards pertaining to area of clinical specialty.
  • Provide outreach services in area of clinical specialty as needed.


OTHER FUNCTIONS:
  • Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.


Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or related field required. Master's degree in behavioral health preferred.
  • Four or more years' experience working in behavioral health required.
  • One or more years' management experience required.


LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
  • CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
  • First aid may be required based on state or facility.


About Valley Behavioral Health

Valley Behavioral Health is a non-profit organization that provides mental health and substance abuse treatment services to individuals and families in Utah. The organization was founded in 1989 and has since grown to become one of the largest providers of behavioral health services in the state. Valley Behavioral Health offers a wide range of services, including outpatient therapy, medication management, crisis intervention, and residential treatment. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care to its clients and to promoting mental health awareness and education in the community.
Learn more about Valley Behavioral Health
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1987
* Ladders Estimates

Similar Jobs

Ad banner background

Get Ready For Your
Next Interview

More Jobs at Valley Behavioral Health

More Hospitals & Medical Centers Jobs

Find similar Director of Program Management jobs:

NationwideLong Beach, MS