Mental Health Site Program Manager - Licensed required

Company: Wexford Health Sources Inc
Location: Wetumpka
Posted on: June 9, 2021

Job Description:

POSITION: Mental Health Site Program Manager

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8AM to 5PM

FACILITY: Tutwiler Correctional Facility

LOCATION: Wetumpka, AL

POSITION SUMMARY

• This is administrative and managerial work planning, directing, analyzing, and coordinating mental health programs and/or services.
• Directs or assists in the overall planning, development, and administration of the assigned program(s) or service(s); assists in directing the development and implementation of departmental planning issues. Directs or assists in the general management of policy development, program planning, coordination and evaluation of policies, organizational changes, and new programs. Participates in the development, implementation, or interpretation of new or revised program, departmental, or legislative initiatives.
• Reviews and/or revises programs to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, accreditation, and certification standards including HIPAA and CARF.
• Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff. May be required to provide clinical supervision as appropriate. Works closely with clinicians and other managers in developing delivery systems for clinical programs and services. Participates in the development of budget requests; monitors expenditures according to budget allocations/appropriations; recommends and/or initiates cost-saving measures.
• Directs and/or coordinates the development and implementation of treatment and/or habilitation plans.
• Conducts investigations and institutes special studies; prepares and/or reviews reports and related information to evaluate existing organizations, policies, procedures, and practices.
• Represents and/or serves as liaison for the assigned area of responsibility; cooperates with, and addresses federal, state, local, and community organizations, and other groups pertaining to the assigned programs.
• Exercises considerable initiative and judgment in planning and carrying out assignments; receives general administrative direction; work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and evaluation of operational results.

BENEFITS

Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase (if applicable)
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plan
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

LICENSING: Must be licensed in the State of Alabama by the Board of Examiners in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Behavior Analyst.

CERTIFICATION: CPR

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in psychology from an accredited clinical psychology program, Master's Degree preferred.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Experience in a correctional program with acute mental health care experience, management experience, and leadership skills necessary to motivate a team of colleagues in the delivery of a quality mental health program.

EOE/M/F/D/V

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