Head of Programme Management

The Program Manager oversees the overall programmatic functions, administrative functions and oversight of daily activities, including clinical supervision of staff and the program budget. The Program Manager provides leadership, motivation and support to staff, manages the referrals, admission and discharge process for the program, and ensures the integrity of the program model.

Licensure reimbursement available!

Education and Experience/Qualifications

Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work or related license eligible field or a doctoral degree in Psychology is required. Plus at least 3 years of experience delivering behavioral health services to children, adolescents and families is required. Licensure Requirements for Clinical Positions Credential(s) Required: Connecticut LCSW, LPC, LMFT or Psychologist license required.

Full time 40 Hours a week

Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo

Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna

Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance

~Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program

Access training and development opportunities, including supervision towards licensure

2 personal days per year for your personal needs

• 2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you
• 9 paid company holidays to spend with loved ones
• Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Monthly mileage reimbursement for in-home/community traveling

Provides consistent supervision and crisis support to staff.

Assists with budget development and manages financial performance of programs to produce positive bottom lines, to enable support of new program initiatives.

Recruits program staff and address retention and disciplinary action as needed in accordance with HR policy.

Works with Director/Associate Director to develop, monitor, and analyze clinical and program performance and outcomes and develops and monitors quality improvement program goals.

Interfaces and collaborates with funders and other community providers to provide positive system development for youth and families, and to promote Wheeler Clinic's reputation as a quality service provider.

Ensures program compliance with accurate and timely weekly, monthly and/or quarterly data collection and submission requirements.

Serves as role model for staff to promote strong work ethic and adherence to model specific approaches.

Leads weekly staff meetings and provides regularly scheduled supervision to clinicians, case managers, or other program staff as assigned consistent with the program model.

Maintains required Connecticut state licenses, certifications, attends required clinical training seminars, and assists with arranging and monitoring the staff training schedule to ensure that training needs are being met.

Carries a clinical caseload when needed or appropriate, submits all required documentation and reports in a timely manner, and participates in and promotes quality improvement and outcome measurement activities.

Reports child abuse/neglect as mandated, adheres to confidentiality guidelines and ensures that the program meets all necessary licensing, regulatory, and accreditation standards, as related to the program, staff, records, facility, and care of youth.

Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.