Mental Health Program Manager Jobs

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About The Position

Coordinate and supervise one to two residential programs specializing in support for individuals with challenging behavioral and mental health needs. Key priorities include supervising and training mental health specialists and ensuring that all aspects of the programs are developed, implemented, coordinated, and monitored to the highest degree possible. This is a full-time organizational position, though the role may be part-time within any given home. The schedule must be flexible to accommodate program, individual, and staff needs. The manager is always on call unless prior arrangements are made for someone of comparable authority to receive emergency calls. The manager ensures direct-service shifts are staffed by employees who meet Dungarvin's employment conditions and have been adequately oriented and trained. The manager may occasionally work direct-service shifts, normally no more than 16 hours per week. If more than 16 hours are necessary in a work week, the manager must notify their supervisor in advance when possible, or as soon as possible otherwise. Schedule adjustments should be arranged with the director. Starting salary is $65,000 to $66,787.50 annually, based on experience and potentially varying with skills and qualifications. The posting also advertises a $5,000 retention bonus.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience supervising programs that oversee services for people with behavioral and serious persistent mental health needs.
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Current auto liability insurance.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Designated Manager status per 245D licensing.

Nice To Haves

  • Four-year degree in behavioral science or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and supervise one to two residential programs serving individuals with challenging behavioral and mental health needs.
  • Supervise and train mental health specialists.
  • Ensure program services and operations are developed, implemented, coordinated, and monitored.
  • Ensure all direct-service shifts are filled by staff who meet employment conditions and have been adequately oriented and trained.
  • Remain on call for emergencies unless prior arrangements are made with someone of comparable authority.
  • Occasionally work direct-service shifts, normally not exceeding 16 hours per week.
  • Notify the supervisor if more than 16 hours of direct-service work are necessary in a work week and coordinate any schedule adjustments with the director.

Benefits

  • $5,000 retention bonus.
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees.
  • Supplemental insurance.
  • Flexible spending and HSA accounts for full-time employees.
  • Pet insurance.
  • Life insurance for full-time employees.
  • 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match, subject to eligibility requirements.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for eligible employees.
  • PTO donation.
  • Growth and development opportunities.
  • Employee referral program.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • National brand discounts.
  • Pay Active: access to up to 50% of pay before payday.
  • Paid training and orientation.

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Based on current job postings on Teal, the average Mental Health Program Manager salary in the US is approximately $66,000 per year, with a typical range of $65,000 to $67,000.
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