What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager - Special Needs Unit position at Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital?
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Program Manager to join our dynamic team. This role combines direct patient supervision, clinical oversight, and leadership, requiring a balance of direct to indirect supervision. The Program Manager will drive program development, mentor staff, and ensure exceptional care delivery.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversees the creation, revision and implementation of Behavior Plans that are based on the targeted behavioral needs of patients.
- Frequently communicates with families and community providers to provide updates and progress on treatment.
- Directs the behavioral assessment and behavioral treatment protocols.
- Leads a behavioral team that produces initial behavioral plans for staff implementation and meets five (5) days a week to refine and individualize plans as needed.
- Guides in the moment clinical adjustments to the Behavior Plan daily.
- Provides daily behavioral direction for Treatment Team
- Enhances the delivery of effective and measurable behavioral treatment to patients.
- Maintains and improves clinical data feedback loops between direct care staff and the clinical staff.
- Responsible for the integrity of all program behavioral data.
- Performs formal behavioral analysis procedures for selected target behaviors.
- Supports the family/caregiver training program including scheduling sessions and facilitating effective training of family/caregivers.
- Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate on patient care and performance improvement activities.
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field required
- Active Nevada State Clinical License (LCSW, LMFT, LCPC) or BCBA preferred
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience working in a clinical setting required, preferred experience providing behavioral treatment to youth with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors.
- Strong leadership experience
- Previous experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
- Demonstrates critical thinking and organizational skills for the development and delivery of training programs.
- Specific knowledge and skills in area of training and development
- Skills in data collection, analysis, evaluation, and interpretation
- Problem-solving skills
- Must have experience with coordinating and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
- Experience with therapeutic limit-setting helpful or an understanding of level systems or other behavior management modalities helpful
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries
A full benefits package is available the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Healthcare spending account
- Dependent care spending account
- PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
- Discounted cafeteria meal plan
- Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
- Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft Insurance