Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Hours :  Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Location :  Lynchburg, VA 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Case Management Program Manager is responsible for the overall administration, oversight, and supervision of the Developmental Disabilities Case Management team that serves Lynchburg, Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and Campbell Counties. The Program Manager supervises team leaders and direct-line case managers.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in an applicable human services field. Must have licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Professional Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Clinical Psychologist.
• A minimum of four (4) years of related clinical experience , including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience in a clinical area.

  RELATED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use.
• Knowledge of treatment modalities and intervention techniques, such as behavior management, independent living skills, training, supportive counseling, family education, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and service coordination.
• Knowledge of clinical supervision requirements and techniques.
• Knowledge of different types of assessments and their uses in program planning.
• Skills to effectively manage supervisees’ performance, communicate expectations, and objectively rate performance of assigned supervisees.
• Ability to respond effectively to changes in the work environment positively and professionally.
• Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relations among coworkers, staff, and stakeholders in the community.
• Ability to identify and measure meaningful outcomes.
• Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training.

THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY

We’re proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia.  Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness, with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizon’s annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community throughout the year. Horizon’s clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA-approved for clinical student loan repayment and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs.   If you want to continue your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at local universities. 

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Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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