Program Manager - Mental Health Services
About The Position
The Program Manager provides operational and clinical leadership for our Maine Mental Health Community Programs within Ascentria Care Alliance, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and strategic plan. This role oversees day-to-day operations, treatment planning, and program effectiveness while guiding, supporting and developing staff. The Manager fosters strong community and partner relationships, maintains compliance with state and federal regulations, and plays a key role in organizational planning and advocacy. This position requires regular travel, participation in leadership activities, and availability for crisis response. The Program Manager will oversee the operations of Mental Health Community Programs and closely work with our Mental Health Congregate Care Programs. This position prefers a Master’s degree, but we will consider candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience. The Program Manager will focus on the following: Clinical support for individuals served Program Effectiveness and Operations Supporting and Supervising Staff Community Engagement Back-up On-Call Duties to be shared with the Director Completing quarterly reviews of the people served through the DHHS/OBH managed care system
Requirements
- A master’s degree in Social Work or a related field is preferred with a minimum of 3 years of documented program administrative experience, or Bachelor’s degree in a social service related field, with at least 5 years of documented program administration experience in a human services setting.
- MHRT-C certification or better, required, or MHRT-C Provisional
- Strong relationship management and communication skills (written, oral, including public presentations) with a variety of stakeholders, including staff, senior management, partners, and board members.
- Effective organizational, time and resource management skills
- Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills.
- Assist in managing program budgets to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Valid State issued Drivers’ License and auto insurance.
- Intermediate computer and Microsoft Office skills to satisfactorily complete administrative duties.
Responsibilities
- Clinical support for individuals served
- Program Effectiveness and Operations
- Supporting and Supervising Staff
- Community Engagement
- Back-up On-Call Duties to be shared with the Director
- Completing quarterly reviews of the people served through the DHHS/OBH managed care system
Benefits
- High quality/affordable health, dental, and vision insurance to support your overall wellness
- Flexible Spending Account to help manage eligible expenses
- A 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- A full-service Employee Assistance Program with many free and accessible services and supports
- Generous tuition reimbursement to invest in your professional growth and development
- Paid time off which increases as your tenure grows and holidays for work-life balance
- A workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, where all voices are heard and respected
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
