Program Manager of School-based Services

Company: CALM
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: July 29, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
The Program Manager oversees a team of mental health professionals serving school sites in Santa Barbara. The Program Manager is responsible for oversight of a program which provides therapeutic and mental health consultation to support the social-emotional and behavioral needs of children across local elementary schools. The Program Manager engages with members throughout the educational community to enhance children's overall wellbeing. The ideal candidate has several years of administrative experience managing a team of mental health professionals.Essential Functions:-- Provide direction and oversight for the program-- Ensure compliance with all CALM policies and procedures-- Recruit, hire, onboard and train staff within the program-- Enforce high ethical and legal standards for all clinical practices within the program-- Provide administrative supervision and/or clinical supervision to program staff-- Ensure clinical staff and clinical supervisors are trained in evidence-based treatment modalities within their program-- Assist in establishing and refining measurable performance objectives for the program-- Evaluate staff performance, provide feedback, and lead performance/disciplinary actions as needed-- Oversee program contracts and collaborate with other managers to ensure contract compliance-- Ensure contractual expectations and deliverables are met-- Ensure clinical productivity standards are achieved-- Supervise collection of program standardized assessments for treatment planning and program evaluation purposes-- Monitor program outcomes and support program evaluation efforts to guide continuous quality improvement-- Maintain oversight of program expenditures to ensure costs are within the approved budget, and inform necessary budgetary changes, modifications, and priorities. Exercise appropriate cost control-- Remain current on research and developments in the field of childhood trauma-- Identify opportunities for program expansion and growth-- Represent the program in various settings and build effective collaborations with community partners-- Works directly with school district personnel and serves as the primary liaison between CALM and district administration.

Requirements:
Education and/or Experience:--Bachelor's or master's degree or LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist from an accredited university or college-- 2 - 3 years of prior or related experience as a Program Manager preferred-- Experience in a teaching or training position in a non-profit behavioral health agency preferred-- Knowledge of the public school system requiredQualifications:-- Exemplary standards of integrity and leadership qualities-- Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities-- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively collaborate in a positive manner-- Excellent verbal/written communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills-- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and web-based systems PI186818372

Keywords: CALM, Santa Barbara , Program Manager of School-based Services, Executive , Santa Barbara, California