Clinical Manager- Office of Children, Young Adults, and Families- Atlanta

State of Georgia • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Clinical Manager for the Office of Children, Young Adults, and Families in Atlanta is responsible for overseeing state-funded crisis services for children and adolescents. This role involves managing contracts, providing clinical and operational oversight, and ensuring quality care across various systems. The manager will collaborate with multiple agencies, lead clinical decision-making for high-acuity cases, and support policy development and program improvement efforts. The position requires a strong understanding of Georgia's behavioral health system and crisis services, as well as exceptional communication and leadership skills.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of Georgia's behavioral health system and crisis services for children and adolescents.
• Experience in contract management, interagency collaboration, and provider engagement.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and group facilitation.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, draft reports, and navigate policy and quality improvement processes.
• Strong critical thinking, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Demonstrates leadership skills in responding to urgent, high-acuity, or cross-system youth cases.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed clinical professional (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, BCBA).
• Experience working with youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), dual diagnoses, and their families.
• Experience working at a state or regional level in public behavioral health or children's services.
• Familiarity with DBHDD's CMA contract system, GCAL, and the children's crisis continuum.
• Expertise in behavioral health and autism co-occurring care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and monitor contracts for state-funded crisis services, including performance metrics, deliverables, and vendor communications.
• Provide clinical and operational oversight for Georgia's child and adolescent behavioral health crisis continuum.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to support interagency coordination and ensure quality of care across systems.
• Lead and participate in clinical decision-making and care coordination for high-acuity and escalated youth cases.
• Provide technical assistance and consultation to providers, DBHDD regional staff, families, and system partners.
• Serve as a liaison to external stakeholders, including emergency departments at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
• Represent the Office of Children, Young Adults, and Families in state-level collaborations and cross-agency clinical consultations.
• Support policy development, program improvement, and quality assurance efforts related to crisis services.
• Contribute to training initiatives, strategic planning, and statewide policy recommendations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees