SBMH Clinical Program Manager

Chris 180•Atlanta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The school-based mental health program works in partnership with many local schools to provide on-site counseling and support. The program serves students of all ages, from pre-k through 12th grade, with a mental health diagnosis and in need of support that goes beyond the scope of what the school can provide. The school-based counseling program offers behavioral health assessments, diagnostic verifications, service plan development sessions, individual counseling, family counseling, group counseling, community support, case management, and psychiatric services. CHRIS 180 Therapists work closely with the caregivers of students being served. They also work closely with school administration and teachers, to provide psychoeducation about diagnoses and offer strategies for how to manage behaviors in the school environment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field
Active independent (full) clinical licensure and maintain licensure while employed in this position
Experience working in the human services field
Experience working with school systems
Experience working with trauma
Technical expertise that allows well-informed decisions, usage of available tools and resources and training to execute job responsibilities
Accountable for work being completed accurately and in a timely manner as well as following up as needed
Ability to collaborate with other staff to ensure best practices and sound decisions
Ability to communicate using appropriate tone when corresponding verbally or written (as well as proper usage of grammar and spelling)
Ability to adapt and adjust to course and be open to new ideas
Ability to manage workload by having a clear understanding of task/project and set realistic timelines and goals
Commitment to our vision and mission should be demonstrated in work

Nice To Haves

Approved Clinical Supervisor capability
Previous experience with program management and leadership

Responsibilities

Screen, interview, select, and train school-based counseling staff via new hire process
Provide ongoing oversight and guidance to school-based counseling staff
Promote positive working relationships amongst the school-based staff
Assist Directors and Vice President with ensuring adequate staffing is maintained at all schools throughout the year
Participate in the evaluation of staff members and provide direction for growth and development, at 90 days and again at the time of annual evaluation
Collaborate with clinical supervisors, co Clinical Program Managers, Directors, and Community Behavior Aide supervisor to ensure that adequate support is given to all school-based staff and clients
Be available to attend school-based counseling and related meetings with districts, principals, and other designees as needed
Remain up to date on current school specific and district wide policies
Assist Directors and Vice President with periodically reviewing/revising school-based counseling program policies
Collect programmatic data for each school and maintain system for tracking all measures needed for grant reporting
Provide data summaries to Directors on a monthly basis, or as requested
Complete diagnostic verifications via Telehealth and in the community
Provide clinical supervision for board licensure to associate-level staff if eligible
Be willing to help with behavioral health assessments and other client check-ins as needed, specifically when terminations occur
Remain up to date on all clinical and administrative policies of CHRIS 180 in general and specifically, as it relates to school-based work
Attendance at assigned school at least two days per week to provide clinical services to assigned clients including but not limited to Behavioral Health Assessments, Diagnostic Assessments, individual and family therapy, or CSI services utilizing evidence-based practices
Submit all documentation in a timely manner in accordance with CHRIS 180 policies
Maintain chart compliance in accordance with DBHDD and Medicaid standards
Maintain confidentiality of client information
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries
Follow the CHRIS 180 Code of Ethics
Follow mandated reporting requirements of GA Code
Support and maintain an environment of emotional and physical safety for clients, staff and other stakeholders at all times
Promote positive image of CHRIS 180 programs at all times
Work as a contributing and collaborative team member
Respond to client and peer needs in a timely fashion
Answer telephone calls and emails accordingly
Respond to requests for information from stakeholders in a timely fashion
Attend and participate in staff meetings as scheduled
Attend and participate in required trainings as scheduled
Maintain required certifications
Review, understand and responsible to program policies
Provide documents in a timely fashion to Human Resources
Report changes in status to HR as required by policy