Mental Health Program Manager (MHPD) Up to $5000 sign on bonus
About The Position
At Dungarvin, we are more than a national provider of support services—we are a mission-driven organization rooted in respect, inclusion, and person-centered care. Since 1976, we have been committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with mental health, behavioral, and complex medical needs. Dungarvin’s mission is simple yet powerful: respecting and responding to the choices of people in need of supports. This mission guides everything we do—from the way we build individualized service plans to how we engage with families, teams, and communities. We believe each person deserves to direct their own life, and we work to ensure their voices are heard and honored. Operating across fifteen states, our team members—from direct support professionals to administrative staff—share a common purpose: to empower people with disabilities to live meaningful lives, on their own terms. Through Medicaid and Community Support Waivers, we deliver flexible, high-quality services tailored to each individual’s goals, values, and aspirations. Join our Dungarvin family and help us make a lasting impact—one person, one voice, one choice at a time. In this exciting role you are responsible for the coordination and supervising one to two residential programs that specialize in supporting individuals with challenging behavioral and mental health needs. As a Mental Health Program Director your two key priorities include supervising and training of mental health specialists and ensuring all aspects of the program are developed, implemented, coordinated, and monitored to the highest degree possible.
Requirements
- 3 years of experience supervising programs that oversee services for people with behavioral and serious persistent mental health needs.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
- Current auto liability insurance with reliable transportation.
- Designated Manager status per 245D licensing.
Nice To Haves
- A four-year degree in behavioral science, or related field.
Responsibilities
- Coordination and supervision of one to two residential programs specializing in supporting individuals with challenging behavioral and mental health needs.
- Supervising and training of mental health specialists.
- Ensuring all aspects of the program are developed, implemented, coordinated, and monitored to the highest degree possible.
- Ensuring all direct service shifts in their programs are filled by staff who have met Dungarvin conditions of employment and have been adequately oriented and trained to perform their jobs.
- Occasionally working direct service shifts, but such work should normally not exceed 16 hours per week.
- Notifying supervisor in advance if it is necessary to work more than 16 hours of direct service in any work week, in accordance with Dungarvin Policy A-02: WAGE AND SALARY DETERMINATION.
- Notifying supervisor as soon as possible if advance notification for working more than 16 hours of direct service cannot be made.
- Making arrangements with the director if schedule adjustment is necessary.
Benefits
- $5,000, retention bonus
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for full-time employees
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for full-time employees
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance for full-time employees
- 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match based on eligibility requirements
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
- PTO Donation
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- National Brand Discounts
- Pay Active – access up to 50% of your pay before payday
- PAID training and orientation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
