Program Manager - Special Needs Unit

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital•Las Vegas, NV

18h

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Program Manager to join our dynamic team. This role combines direct patient supervision, clinical oversight, and leadership, requiring a balance of direct to indirect supervision. The Program Manager will drive program development, mentor staff, and ensure exceptional care delivery.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field required
Active Nevada State Clinical License (LCSW, LMFT, LCPC) or BCBA preferred
Minimum two (2) years’ experience working in a clinical setting required
Strong leadership experience
Demonstrates critical thinking and organizational skills for the development and delivery of training programs.
Specific knowledge and skills in area of training and development
Skills in data collection, analysis, evaluation, and interpretation
Problem-solving skills
Must have experience with coordinating and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
Ability to maintain professional boundaries

Nice To Haves

preferred experience providing behavioral treatment to youth with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors.
Previous experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
Experience with therapeutic limit-setting helpful or an understanding of level systems or other behavior management modalities helpful

Responsibilities

Oversees the creation, revision and implementation of Behavior Plans that are based on the targeted behavioral needs of patients.
Frequently communicates with families and community providers to provide updates and progress on treatment.
Directs the behavioral assessment and behavioral treatment protocols.
Leads a behavioral team that produces initial behavioral plans for staff implementation and meets five (5) days a week to refine and individualize plans as needed.
Guides in the moment clinical adjustments to the Behavior Plan daily.
Provides daily behavioral direction for Treatment Team.
Enhances the delivery of effective and measurable behavioral treatment to patients.
Maintains and improves clinical data feedback loops between direct care staff and the clinical staff.
Responsible for the integrity of all program behavioral data.
Performs formal behavioral analysis procedures for selected target behaviors.
Supports the family/caregiver training program including scheduling sessions and facilitating effective training of family/caregivers.
Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate on patient care and performance improvement activities.