MDFT Program Manager

POSITION SUMMARYThe 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 benefits below! Licensure reimbursement available!EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONSMasters 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. Model experience/expertise/certification is strongly Requirements for Clinical Positions Credential(s) Required: Connecticut LCSW LPC LMFT or Psychologist license Haven CTSCHEDULEFull time 40 Hours a weekEMPLOYEE BENEFITSAt Wheeler were committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Heres how we invest in you:Nurture Your Health:Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through CentivoComprehensive dental and vision insurance through CignaAccess to wellness programs to support your physical and mental healthSecure Your Future:Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance403(b) Plan with contributions from the companyFuel Your Career Growth:Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement ProgramAccess training and development opportunities including supervision towards licensureGet reimbursed for licensure/certification expensesMaintain Work-Life Harmony:Recharge with generous paid time off including:15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge8 sick days per year for your well-being2 personal days per year for your personal needs2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you9 paid company holidays to spend with loved onesAccess free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Monthly mileage reimbursement for in-home/community travelingESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvides clinical oversight and leadership to programs within the department by implementing promoting and sustaining evidenced based and best practice models of prevention intervention and consistent supervision and crisis support to with budget development and manages financial performance of programs to produce positive bottom lines to enable support of new program program staff and address retention and disciplinary action as needed in accordance with HR 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 Clinics 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. Creates and implements program development initiatives in collaboration with Director/Associate that staff provides culturally competent care and maintains sensitivity to and respect for clients cultural traditions values and 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 coverage for staff responsibilities and 24 hour clinical and program on-call coverage in accordance with departmental program 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 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 staff time and signs off on e-time for the orientation of new 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.