D175 - APEX 2.0 - C&A Program Manager

River Edge is looking to fill the position of Program Manager with/at our Child & Adolescent Outpatient Services at our Emery Hwy location. The Child & Adolescent Outpatient Services Program Manager will be responsible for the coordination and oversight of behavioral health services for our minor clients. The Program Manager will also supervise clinicians within the scope of the APEX program, communicating with referral sources, school staff, and parents. They will ensure programs are clinically efficient and fiscally responsible. They will also be responsible for hiring, training, and managing staff under direct supervision. 

Benefits Offered: 

• Competitive Pay 

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 

• Paid Time Off 

• 12 Paid Holidays 

• 401k with an employer match 

• Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Short and Long-term disability coverage 

• Life Insurance 

• Employee Discount Program 

Responsibilities: 

• Monitor and implement compliance with policies/procedure/guidelines for all funding/credentialing bodies (DBHDD, Medicaid, CARF, and more). 

• Provide individual and family therapy in and out of clinics to youth (and family) mainly in schools with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders. 

• Complete behavior health assessments for child and adolescent clients seen in-clinic. 

• Monitor budgets, authorizations, billing, staffing patterns, productivity and make suggestions/improvements accordingly. 

• Implement changes in program standards as required or needed. 

• Ensure all reports are completed and submitted appropriately. 

• Monitor training records and ensure training for staff meets requirements. 

• Attend and participate in all required meetings and committees. 

• Professionally meet/network with appropriate community partners. 

• Provide clinical supervision to assigned agency staff. 

• Help to plan and coordinate agency holiday and back to school events for clients. 

• Complete weekly timesheets for designated staff. 

• Attends leadership meetings. 

Qualifications Needed (education and/or experience): 

• Acceptable background check/drug screen 

• Acceptable references 

• Master's degree in psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Counseling or Rehab Counseling and licensed (LAPC/LPC, LMSW/LCSW, or LAMFT/LMFT). 

• Full clinical license LCSW, LPC, LMFT) Preferred 

• At least four years of providing behavioral health services, preferred. 

• At least four years of community service board experience preferred. 

• At least two years of relevant supervisory experience preferred. 

• Must have knowledge and experience with the chronically mentally ill population. 

• Must have ability to design, develop and modify programming. 

• Must have strong clinical skills and supervisory skills.  

• Must have excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.  

• Must multi-task and remain organized. 

• Must be able to interact with community partners and give presentations detailing River Edge services. 

Competencies for Licensed Clinicians: 

Patient-centered care 

This includes identifying and respecting patients’ needs, values, and preferences, and providing pain relief.