CLINICAL PROGRAM MANAGER 1, ALL OPTIONS

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Division of Child and Family Services is recruiting for a Clinical Program Manager I in the Latency Age Day Treatment Program in southern Nevada Child and Adolescent Services in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Latency Age Day Treatment Program provides after school treatment for children from the ages of seven to eleven. This position is the clinical lead for the program and is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and directing all program activities by establishing goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; monitoring and evaluating program performance; developing and monitoring budgets; integrating programs with other state and community services; and supervising clinical and administrative staff, including professional clinicians. Subordinate clinical staff work primarily in the fields of clinical social work, psychological assessment and therapy, clinical professional counselors, and/or marriage, family and child therapy. Clinical Program Managers ensure compliance with applicable laws, licensure and funding requirements; establish and/or implement admission/discharge criteria and waiting list priorities; develop and/or implement performance indicators and reporting mechanisms as part of agency accreditation and quality assurance/improvement efforts; receive and respond to feedback from consumers and advocacy groups regarding services provided and unmet needs; monitor and evaluate clinical service delivery, and fiscal performance indicators; develop and implement corrective action plans. This position may also provide direct clinical services, as well. The primary population served is Medicaid Eligible and uninsured children. The ideal candidate will bring a positive outlook on serving children and families while supporting clinicians who do this work and have a strong affinity for reflective supervision practices and enjoy quality assurance work. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. This position is full-time with a standard schedule, Monday-Thursday 8:00am-6:00pm.

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Clinical Program Managers plan, organize, implement and direct one or more mental health, intellectual disabilities, and/or child development service delivery programs by establishing goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; monitoring and evaluating program performance; developing and monitoring budgets; integrating programs with other state and community services; and supervising clinical and administrative staff, typically including licensed Psychologists and/or subordinate supervisors of professional clinicians.

Essential Qualifications

A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in clinical psychology, clinical social work, counseling, or a curriculum related to the option(s) identified, and three years of post-Master's degree professional experience in a human service delivery setting, one of which included supervision of professionals in the option(s) identified; OR a Doctoral degree (Ph.D or Psy.D) from an accredited college or university in clinical psychology, clinical social work, counseling, or a curriculum related to the option(s) identified, and two years of experience as described above, one of which included supervision of professionals in the option(s) identified.

Job Duties

Assigned programs may consist of 24-hour treatment facilities, outpatient/community services typically with 24-hour response capability for client emergencies and a goal of reducing the need for inpatient admissions, or a combination of inpatient and outpatient/community services. Subordinate clinical staff works primarily in the fields of clinical social work, psychological assessment and therapy, developmental disabilities, child development, and/or marriage, family and child counseling. Allocation to this series is reserved for positions whose primary focus is the management of clinical programs in these disciplines. Other subordinates may include nursing, administrative, and correctional staff. The series is not to be used for positions whose primary emphasis is planning, research, and/or evaluation of clinical programs.

Clinical Program Managers design program components to achieve goals of governing bodies and agency management; allocate staff resources to accomplish program goals and objectives; ensure compliance with applicable laws, licensure and funding requirements; establish and/or implement admission/discharge criteria and waiting list priorities; develop and/or implement performance indicators and reporting mechanisms as part of agency accreditation and quality assurance/improvement efforts; receive and respond to feedback from consumers and advocacy groups regarding services provided and unmet needs; monitor and evaluate clinical, service delivery, and fiscal performance indicators; develop and implement corrective action plans.

Solicit and evaluate service delivery proposals; participate in selecting contract service providers; work with private providers to develop capacities to provide needed services; monitor providers' performance, typically by supervising gatekeeping or case management of contractors' services; identify and communicate corrective actions needed; approve payments, and revoke or recommend revocation of agreements when necessary.

Project program revenues and expenditures; develop and present budget requests and justifications; approve and monitor expenditures; may write proposals for funding.

Coordinate program services with courts, law enforcement, school districts, universities, other state and governmental agencies, community groups, and the service delivery network; provide court testimony as needed; represent state services to professional associations and counterparts in other states; may present legislative testimony regarding assigned programs.

Supervise professional, technical and clerical staff; conduct clinical team meetings for peer review of client cases and service delivery problem resolution; provide appropriate staff training opportunities; perform supervisory functions including hiring, assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, and recommending disciplinary action; may supervise clinicians in meeting licensing requirements.

Ensure client access to 24-hour emergency evaluation and crisis intervention services; respond to client and service delivery emergencies on a 24-hour basis as needed; may carry client caseload.

Enforce appropriate standards for clients' rights, professional ethics, health and safety of employees and clients; investigate incident reports and consumer complaints; file required reports, represent the agency as needed, and take appropriate corrective action; ensure that physical facilities are conducive to program objectives and standards; oversee and ensure the maintenance of required clinical records.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Clinical Program Manager I's perform most or all of the duties described above for a relatively small program or cluster of programs as measured by level and number of staff supervised, number of cases and/or client service hours, budget size and responsibility, and program development/management challenges. Staff typically includes psychologists and/or subordinate supervisors of professional clinicians or mental health counselors. Positions in this class may be assigned to manage a rural mental health clinic and satellites, a regional or statewide program, or a portion thereof. Supervision is typically received from a Clinical Program Manager II or III. Incumbents may regularly spend a portion of their time in the provision of direct client services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of: clinical theories; human service delivery models, intervention strategies, and current directions; national standards of client care; clinical evaluation; effects and side effects of psychotropic medications; interdisciplinary team treatment and case management modes; the principles and practices of personnel administration.

Ability to: effectively supervise professionals from various disciplines in clinical service delivery; design and implement effective individual, family, and/or group clinical interventions; identify critical elements in clinical and service delivery emergencies and respond appropriately; match client needs to community resources; accurately assess client status and risk; anticipate consequences of decisions; apply professional codes of ethics to practical situations; balance clinical and administrative responsibilities; listen perceptively and convey understanding; respond effectively to hostility and resistance; establish rapport with clients and staff; maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of agency personnel, public officials, and the consumer community; inspect clinical records to evaluate appropriateness of services provided and compliance with policies and procedures; make effective oral presentations; write effective clinical and administrative documents; perform basic mathematical and statistical functions; analyze program performance and fiscal reports; mediate and facilitate resolution of interpersonal conflict.

Recruiter Contact Information: Victoria Sheehan - Torisheehan@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

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