Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Behavioral Health Program Manager to lead and coordinate comprehensive mental health and behavioral services within our Jemez Health & Human Services. This role involves overseeing clinical programs, supervising staff, managing case loads, and ensuring high-quality patient care across diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults. The ideal candidate will be passionate about improving mental health outcomes, possess strong leadership skills, and have extensive experience in behavioral health interventions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by guiding multidisciplinary teams and implementing innovative treatment strategies in a fast-paced environment.
Duties
- Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of behavioral health programs aligned with organizational goals and best practices.
- Supervise clinical staff including therapists, counselors, case managers, and support personnel to ensure effective service delivery.
- Oversees and ensures appropriate intake, assessment diagnosis, and assignment of patients to clinicians.
- Supports crisis intervention services including risk assessment and stabilization.
- Receives referrals and assigns to appropriate Behavioral Health Service.
- Coordinates referral to external treatment programs and ensures appropriate discharge planning and aftercare services.
- Directs daily operations of the Behavioral Health Program, including workflow, scheduling, productivity, and service delivery.
- Provides direct services to clients as needed.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Coordinates prevention, education, and outreach activities across the community related to mental health, substance use, and wellness.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, Tribal, and funding requirements.
- Supervises, evaluates, and supports behavioral health staff, including employees and contractors.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an accredited program OR Psychiatry Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from an accredited medical school OR master’s degree in counseling, social work or a closely related field
- Five (5) years of professional experience in providing behavioral health program services with two (2) years in a supervisory or managerial role.
Join us as a Behavioral Health Program Manager where your leadership will inspire positive change! We are dedicated to supporting your professional growth while empowering you to deliver exceptional patient-centered care that transforms lives every day.
Pay: $83,658.77 - $125,488.15 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
