Program Manager - Housing

Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

KPERS retirement

Life insurance

EAP

Generous PTO

Job summary

Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center is seeking a Program Manager to lead strategic planning and implementation across divisions. The role reports to the director of the division and ensures high-quality behavioral health services and compliance with CARF and local standards.

Requirements include a Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) and 5+ years in social services with program management; KS QMHP licensure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in clinical or counseling psychology, clinical social work, or psychiatric nursing.
• 5+ years in social work, social services, clinical services and program management/supervision.
• Licensed or licensable by the Behavioral Sciences Board in Kansas with QMHP qualification where required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership/program management aligned with the agency strategic plan and standards.
• Provide supervision for team members to ensure coordination and quality of care.
• Oversee staff training and development relevant to staff roles and program needs.
• Manage department budget and oversee fiscal responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Budget management

Program management

Team coordination

Education

Master’s degree in clinical psychology / counseling / social work / psychiatric nursing

Job description

Pay is commensurate with experience beginning at $78,000 per year. Full time, exempt, benefits eligible. Bert Nash offers excellent benefits which include medical, dental, vision, KPERS retirement, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free counseling and resources, and generous PTO.

Caring. Hope. Giving back. Our mission at the Bert Nash Center as the Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) of Douglas County is to advance the health of the community through comprehensive behavioral health services responsive to evolving needs and changing environments. We accomplish this by believing in our team. Each person that works for the Bert Nash Center contributes directly to the success of our clients, organization, and community. Our values of compassion, integrity, equity and hope reflect in everything we do.

Responsibilities

Program Managers are responsible for working in partnership with the other divisions and agency managers to provide strategic planning and implementation, and management of service programs and team members. Program Managers report to the Director of their respective division.

• Providing effective leadership/program management that aligns with the agency strategic plan (including CARF and CCBHC standards) and established performance standards, including directing, training, supervision, and service coordination, to sustain the highest achievable quality of service/client care.
• Provide individual/group supervision for team members to ensure coordination of care, quality of care/services, continued performance development, and address needed areas of program improvement.
• Works with team members to provide focused training and supervision that enhances skills and development germane to the staff role.
• Management of department budget and oversite of fiscal responsibilities of the department/program.
• Willingness to work irregular/extra hours, evenings and weekends.
• Achievement of team and department performance standards, outcomes, objectives, and continuous improvement of performance.
• Meeting/engaging with the service director during team meetings and individual supervision to ensure programs meet state and local regulatory and outcomes requirements, address program operations, and engage in strategic planning, program development, and maintain and optimize quality of services.
• Expertise in managing supportive housing services for people with histories of chronic homelessness, substance use disorder, chronic illness, and severe mental illness, and knowledge of local, state, and federal programs and policies applicable to the population and service.

Qualifications

CMHC Program Management position qualifications include but not limited to:

• Master’s degree, preferred in clinical or counseling psychology, clinical social work or psychiatric nursing, or sufficient experience (5+ years) in the field of social work/social services/clinical services and program management/supervision.
• For roles requiring QMHP qualification: Licensed or licensable by the Behavioral Sciences Board in Kansas with a reimbursable specialty.
• Knowledge of community service programs and resources designed to assist targeted populations of the county.
• A commitment to working with clients and outside agency community members as partners.
• A commitment to developing inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging practices in the workplace and in-service delivery.
• Knowledge of or experience in community mental health.
• Driving for BNC is required must have reliable transportation, valid insurance, and current drivers license.
• An energetic and positive approach to the rapidly evolving changes and challenges of a complex workplace.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.