Program Manager (Mental Health Professional) - ACT

About the position

The ACT Manager will provide professional, quality program services to clients served by the ACT team. This person will develop a strong clinical team by performing competent administrative, educational, and supervisory work. Work involves the identification, development, implementation, and evaluation of program policies and procedures as directed by state, federal and administrative codes, as well as professional practice standards. Work is performed with latitude for independent judgment, and action is reviewed by the Associate Director of Clinical Services.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all clinical, organizational, and financial aspects of the program.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team in the development and implementation of recovery oriented community based services to individuals with co-occurring disorders.
• Develop and maintain program policies and procedures and revise as necessary.
• Act as a liaison to the County and State with clinical, contractual, and funding matters.
• Provide direction to the team for day-to-day clinical operation of the ACT team.
• Provide direct services when necessary to cover for staff absences (PTO, FMLA, etc.).
• Coordinate program activities with community providers and other agencies to ensure optimum level of communication and care for clients.
• Train and assess team member competency in evidence based practices, specifically CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction and Co-occurring Disorders.
• Ensure that treatment plans and documentation are clinically sound and meet the basis for the medical necessity of ACT services.
• Ensure appropriate reporting is submitted to Vulnerable Adult, Child Protection, the Ombudsman’s Office, or other agencies/entities when necessary.
• Meet as needed with State and County administration on program development and coordination.
• Maintain appropriate ACT headquarters with suitable furniture, office equipment, and telephone lines, directly or by delegation.
• Develop and administer the ACT program budget including line items such as client specific expenditures, training costs and supplies.
• Monitor staff mileage reimbursement for accuracy.
• Ensure that required program evaluations are completed and reports are submitted to state and county entities in a timely fashion.
• Ensure that all state and county fidelity outcomes/standards are met and/or demonstrate strategic planning toward fidelity adherence.
• Develop and ensure completion and compliance of all mandated training.
• Identify team training needs and conduct any necessary individual training for direct reports and other team members when applicable.
• Responsible for keeping on-going performance documentation for all direct reports.
• Maintain a pattern of regular work hours.
• Hire all positions.
• Must be able to transport clients in the community.
• Complete all paperwork, reports, and charting contemporaneously and in an organized manner.
• Provide supervision to team members, including performance evaluations, growth and development plans, discipline, and recommendations for salary adjustments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Masters or Doctorate degree in Behavioral Science or related field.
• Minimum of five year’s work experience providing services to individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Three years of experience or training in administration or supervision.
• Licensed Mental Health Professional (LICSW, LMFT LP or LPCC).

Benefits

• 4 weeks PTO first year of employment
• Casual dress code
• 12 holidays
• Medical (complementary access to NICE healthcare, a free primary care), dental, vision, life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and Loan Repayment
• Reimbursement for professional licensure fees
• Routine supervision from a Mental Health Professional, with access to licensure supervision opportunities
• 403b retirement plan with an employer percentage match
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Bereavement and paid parental leave
• Wellness program to support employee overall health and well-being
• Mileage reimbursement
• And more!