Acute Care Program Manager

COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE•Ellensburg, WA

6d•$79,019 - $118,539

About The Position

Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services. What are we looking for in a Program Manager? The Program Manager provides direction, support, and guidance to assigned staff. Provides crisis outreach services to clients experiencing acute emotional crises. Strives to stabilize the client's crises in the least restrictive setting possible. Provides evaluation under the Involuntary Treatment Acts to include behavioral health and substance use disorders.

Requirements

Master's degree in social or behavioral science or related field
Must be eligible for designation as a Mental Health Professional and Designated Crisis Responder
Must have Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration
Must have valid driver's license, vehicle liability insurance, and a minimum of two years of safe driving experience
In compliance with state and federal law, Comprehensive Healthcare requires all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check. Please refer to WAC 388-113-0020 through 388-113-0030 for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working for Comprehensive Healthcare. Please refer to RCW 49.44.240 for information on pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

Effectively provides consultation regarding behavioral health needs of clients
Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of development in children, youth and young adults
Conducts and documents on-going clinical supervision consistent with Comprehensive Healthcare's policies and procedures, and consistent with the requirements for the supervised employee's professional credentials
Utilized appropriate crisis intervention techniques for client stabilization
Makes initial contact with referent and client to gather information on presenting problem
Utilizes appropriate crisis intervention techniques for client stabilization
Effectively and legally interviews applicants and makes appropriate staff selections
Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of normal aging process and age-related changes
Completes all required service notes according to Comprehensive Healthcare's guidelines, policies and procedures regarding format, content and timelines
Provides direction, supervision, coaching, training and regular performance feedback to build employee skills and support progress toward goals

Benefits

A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs
Clinical supervision toward licensure, if applicable
A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services
Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
Access to Employee Assistance Program services
Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
Tuition reimbursement program to support employees pursuing additional education
Employer-funded student loan repayment assistance