Health Program Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Completed master's degree or higher from an accredited institution in behavioral science/behavioral health, social work, counseling, psychology, public health administration, business/public administration, hospital/healthcare administration, or a closely related field.
• California state licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
• Two years of full-time management experience in behavioral health, including management of multidisciplinary teams.
• At least one year of full-time second-level supervisory experience, managing through subordinate supervisors and/or managers, in personnel administration, operations, budget/fiscal administration, contract development, procurement, and/or data analysis and management in complex systems of care, including policy implications.
• Degrees or coursework must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; foreign degrees or coursework must include a credential evaluation showing equivalency.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents and must pass the required pre-employment process.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff, executive leadership, and community partners.
• Ability to collaborate across departments to achieve common goals.
• Strong analytical skills to assess clinical performance data and implement changes.
• Expertise in data management principles.
• Proven ability to lead and manage diverse teams.
• Knowledge of management and organizational theory, including planning, organizational design, business finance, business development, project management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Knowledge of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training practices.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations related to behavioral health services for justice-involved youth in and out of custody.
• Knowledge of socioeconomic, environmental, and cultural factors affecting behavioral health and human behavior.
• Knowledge of funding sources related to mental health, substance use, and social services.
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement practices.
• Knowledge of conflict management and negotiation methods and techniques.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, assign, and review subordinate staff work.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities, and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to oversee and contribute to effective data use, producing aggregate and actionable information for executive leadership and direct care staff.
• Ability to review, analyze, interpret, and summarize data and other information.
• Ability to investigate and resolve disciplinary issues.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to identify complex problems, evaluate options, and implement solutions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise discretion, objectivity, and empathy and remain composed in sensitive or emotional situations involving vulnerable populations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
• Ability to monitor and interpret budgets and other financial documents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily administrative and clinical operations and ensure compliance with federal, state, county, department, and other applicable regulatory standards, including National Commission on Correctional Health Care requirements.
• Ensure Department of Health Care Services contract requirements are met.
• Oversee two Mental Health Program Manager II positions, one Mental Health Program Manager I position, and their corresponding teams.
• Oversee and review processes from agencies, including the Department of Health Care Services.
• Develop and implement strategic plans and projects in collaboration with partner agencies.
• Manage staff performance and provide guidance, training, and support to clinical and administrative personnel within the division.
• Collaborate with Children and Family Services regarding implementation, monitoring, and modification of jointly implemented programs.
• Fill in for the Deputy Director at high-level meetings and make decisions based on sound judgment and best practices.
• Use state-level information to anticipate departmental needs proactively.
• Plan and lead department initiatives while seeking creative approaches and optimizing efficiency.
• Serve as a subject matter expert regarding mandates and initiatives related to system-involved children and youth.