School-Based Therapy Manager

Bethany for Children & Families•Clinton, IA

About The Position

Bethany for Children & Families is seeking a School-Based Therapy Manager to support a team of clinicians, strengthen school-based mental health services, and contribute to services for children and families. This management position reports to the Director of School-Based Services. The manager supervises licensed therapists employed in the CMHC’s School-Based Therapy program and is responsible for the program’s day-to-day operations, collaborating with the organization’s Clinical Director, who provides clinical supervision and oversight to licensed personnel. The manager oversees referrals, documentation, evaluations, productivity, utilization, quality assurance, and outcome measurement. The position also involves staff recruitment and development, supervision, compliance, policy and procedure maintenance, and relationship-building with funding and referral sources and school personnel. Salary range: $62,000–$65,500.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; a bachelor’s degree in a human services field is preferred.
At least three years of management or supervisory experience required.
At least two years of experience working for an organization providing mental health, behavioral health, or other human or social services.
Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems required.
Strong computer and technical skills.
Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with diverse groups of staff, volunteers, and community representatives.
Ability to set priorities and establish schedules to complete work within acceptable time frames.
Ability to work collaboratively toward common goals and contribute to a positive, productive working environment and organizational morale.
Ability to work effectively under changing conditions and perform without constant supervision.
Professionalism and ability to represent the organization positively.
Commitment to ethical practices and professional integrity.
Ability to maintain an appropriate supervisory relationship and facilitate information flow and implementation of decisions.
Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills, including clear expression and timely submission of reports.
Ability to apply job-specific knowledge and engage in complex problem solving.
Sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences in the community.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a remote or community-based position.
Experience managing or collaborating with teams in multiple locations.
Knowledge of Medicaid regulations, CMHC accreditation standards, and state regulations and requirements related to the practice of therapy.
Experience collaborating with external stakeholders for the benefit of internal programming.

Responsibilities

Ensure therapists process referrals promptly and monitor productivity standards, ongoing referrals, service needs, and utilization by school; recommend changes or program relocation as appropriate.
Ensure informed consent documents and releases of information are completed promptly and in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
Monitor BHIS Behavioral Health Evaluation processes and ensure evaluations are completed promptly and in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
Ensure therapists complete and update mental health evaluations, treatment plans, crisis plans, session notes, collateral contact notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
Monitor and report on utilization, quality assurance, and outcome measurement processes to support high-quality services.
Collaborate with the Clinical Director to ensure therapists use evidence-based clinical interventions and approaches aligned with accepted psychotherapy standards.
Conduct chart reviews focused on compliance; review findings and develop corrective action plans with the Director of Quality and Compliance to address staff performance or system issues, and ensure actions are accurate, timely, and implemented effectively.
Ensure therapists provide required credentialing and contracting information promptly.
Recruit, hire, train, coach, evaluate, and, when necessary, discipline or terminate staff.
Provide individual supervision in accordance with organizational policies, offer professional development opportunities, enforce applicable rules and requirements, and maintain accurate supervision records.
Collaborate with the Clinical Director to provide effective clinical supervision to provisionally licensed social workers or counselors working toward independent licensure.
Write, maintain, and update policies, procedures, program manuals, and other internal resource documents as needed.
Maintain positive relationships with funding and referral sources through quality services and timely responses to inquiries, concerns, and issues.
Work with school personnel, including principals, superintendents, and guidance counselors, to support collaboration and successful business partnerships.
Demonstrate ethical practices and professional integrity in alignment with the organization’s corporate compliance program.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Vacation time
Sick time
Holiday pay
403(b) retirement plan
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance (100% employer-paid)
Group Life and AD&D insurance (100% employer-paid)
Optional voluntary coverage, including Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
Educational Aid program to support professional growth