Mental Health Program Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum of BA degree and two years of mental health experience or HS diploma and five years of mental health experience required.
• Minimum of three years of management/supervisory experience required (including managing functions, processes, and/or people in a work, internship or volunteer setting).
• Knowledge of community resources and systems, financial/social resources, and experience in interviewing, assessment and implementation.
• Must possess basic computer skills to perform job duties including desktop computing, e-mail, time sheet management, electronic health records, internet research, etc. using relevant software.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines and billable unit requirements, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Ability to understand and effective manage a program budget.
• Strong skillsets in oral and written communication, cultural competence, interpersonal relationships and teamwork, attention to detail, customer service, time management, autonomy, problem solving and organization.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must have access to a car to use for work on a daily basis. Must have automobile insurance coverage at the state requirement levels and current state registration.
• Effective November 22, 2021, all new employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before beginning employment with MHP. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for those with qualifying medical or religious exemptions.

Nice To Haves

• Credentialed as a Certified Peer Specialist is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leads the overall service coordination consistent with MHP & regulatory guidelines; ensures adherence with all accreditation, certification and regulatory standards if applicable; establishes and implements operational procedures and monitors participant visits.
• Hires, trains, evaluates and develops staff in support of MHP and Recovery core policies, practices and principles; address and monitor the specific goals and assignments of each staff member by facilitating weekly one/one supervisory meetings.
• Ensures the development and implementation of recovery education classes and/or groups and activities.
• Develops and tracks outputs and outcomes for the Recovery Learning Center.
• Cultivates and maintains working relationships with outside agencies, i.e. behavioral health organizations, healthcare providers, and other community organizations; attends professional meetings as required; engages with community to increase visibility in the community and generate referrals and partnerships.
• Reviews and approves employees’ electronic health record entries; ensures participant satisfaction through auditing and monitoring records, shadowing, etc.
• Gathers and provides data for outcomes and written reports requested by city, state, or federal funding sources.
• Other duties as assigned to fulfill MHP’s mission.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (Up to 39.5 paid days off per year!)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• No Cost Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• No Cost Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Annual Discretionary Employer Contribution
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Continuous Growth & MHP Sponsored Training Opportunities