Behavioral Health Programs Manager

VNS Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus opportunities

PTO 30+ days + 9 holidays

Health insurance for you and family

Employer-matched retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

Internal mobility and CEU credits

Job summary

VNS Health is seeking a seasoned manager to direct clinical and administrative operations for behavioral health programs in New York. You will oversee utilization, staff management, and program compliance while advancing evidence-based care models.

The role emphasizes collaboration with funders, licensing bodies, and internal quality teams to ensure high-quality services and financial viability.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a Human Service field is required.
• Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Care Practitioner in New York State required; license preferred.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible managerial and administrative experience in behavioral health or social services.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and administrative oversight, evaluating staff utilization and quality of patient care.
• Ensures adherence to financial, billing and documentation policies and procedures.
• Refines care models using evidence-based practices and reviews program interventions and outcomes.
• Develops new/revised systems to improve efficiency of clinical operations.
• Ensures readiness for program reviews and licensure recertification; oversees corrective action plans.
• Leads ad hoc management work groups addressing operational or clinical issues.
• Acts as liaison to funders and city agencies for BH programs and attends related meetings.
• Drives implementation of evidence-based models of care and quality initiatives.
• Monitors program performance, identifies risks, and collaborates on QA with relevant teams.
• Develops, updates, and interprets policies and procedures for assigned programs.
• Supports EMR system development and timely program reporting to funders.
• Develops and facilitates staff training programs and professional development opportunities.
• Builds relationships with community organizations and health homes; represents VNS Health on committees.
• Performs managerial duties including staff training, evaluations, and salary actions.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Program administration

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in a Human Service field

Licensed Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Care Practitioner (LMHP) in NY

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

VNS Health is seeking a seasoned manager to direct clinical and administrative operations for behavioral health programs in New York. You will oversee utilization, staff management, and program compliance while advancing evidence-based care models.

The role emphasizes collaboration with funders, licensing bodies, and internal quality teams to ensure high-quality services and financial viability.