Behavioral Health Program Manager
About The Position
This position is for a Behavioral Health Program Manager within the Worcester County Health Department. Reporting to the Director of Behavioral Health, the role involves administrative supervision of a Community Health Nurse Supervisor and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, as well as administrative and technical supervision of mental health and substance abuse clinical staff. Key responsibilities include guiding supervisors, reviewing clinical work, ensuring completion of treatment plans and documentation, overseeing financial management of programs, conducting staff supervision, directing daily program operations, developing policies, ensuring compliance with regulations (Joint Commission and COMAR), and meeting community needs. The role also involves strategic planning, project management, operations compliance, and liaison with community partners. This position may require occasional evening hours, travel to all Worcester County Health Department sites, and is considered Emergency Essential, requiring special deployment during emergencies or crises.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Six years of health or human services administrative or professional experience.
- Three years of supervisory or managerial level experience.
- A resume must be uploaded to the application.
- Must be a current employee of the Worcester County Health Department.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of COMAR Regulations
- Previous experience running a fee for service program
- Possession of a LCSW-C or LCPC license
Responsibilities
- Administratively supervise a Community Health Nurse Supervisor and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
- Provide administrative & technical supervision to mental health and substance abuse clinical staff.
- Guide lower-level supervisors on clinical decisions.
- Review staff clinical work.
- Ensure the completion of treatment plans, prior authorizations, progress notes & training.
- Oversee the financial management of assigned programs.
- Conduct scheduled supervision with assigned staff.
- Direct and evaluate daily program operations.
- Develop policies and procedures.
- Adhere to Joint Commission and COMAR regulations.
- Meet community needs.
- Engage in strategic planning.
- Manage projects.
- Ensure operations compliance.
- Serve as a liaison with community partners.
Benefits
- STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
