Program Manager of Discharge Planning and PATH
About The Position
The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services (MHSADS) is seeking an experienced, innovative, and collaborative behavioral health leader to serve as the Program Manager for the Discharge Planning and PATH (Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) Programs. This position provides clinical, administrative, and operational leadership for two critical behavioral health programs that support individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders as they transition from inpatient psychiatric treatment and homelessness to stable, community-based recovery.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, Public Administration, or a closely related behavioral health field
- Current independent clinical licensure in Virginia as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP)
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience providing behavioral health services, including experience working with individuals experiencing serious mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorders
- Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory, program management, or leadership experience
- Valid driver’s license in Virginia or regional state of residence
Nice To Haves
- Experience administering or overseeing Discharge Assistance Program (DAP) funding, Local Inpatient Purchase of Service (LIPOS), or other state-funded behavioral health programs.
- Experience administering federal or state behavioral health grants, including PATH or similar homeless outreach initiatives.
- Knowledge of Virginia behavioral health regulations, discharge planning requirements, DBHDS performance measures, and community-based behavioral health systems.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Responsibilities
- Overseeing the Discharge Planning and PATH Programs, providing administrative, clinical, and operational leadership for both service areas.
- Supervising clinical staff, providing clinical consultation, and promoting professional development and evidence-based practices.
- Overseeing discharge planning services; ensuring compliance with Virginia Code, DBHDS standards, and County policies related to continuity of care.
- Overseeing PATH outreach services that connect with individuals who have serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders and are experiencing homelessness or are at imminent risk of homelessness and helps them access housing, behavioral health treatment, and other mainstream community services.
- Oversees Local Inpatient Purchase of Service (LIPOS) authorizations and Discharge Assistance Program (DAP) funding, ensuring appropriate utilization of resources to support safe community transitions.
- Developing collaborative relationships with state hospitals, private hospitals, DBHDS, regional partners, housing providers, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Monitoring program performance, quality improvement initiatives, contract compliance, grant requirements, data collection, and program outcomes.
Benefits
- Forbes' 2025 Best Large Employers recognition (indicative of employee satisfaction and excellence in public service)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
