VNS Health · 1 week ago
Program Manager, Licensed
VNS Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. The Program Manager for Behavioral Health Services will manage and oversee the administration of the program, ensuring quality care delivery through an inter-disciplinary team approach and effective staff management.
CharityHealth CareHome Health CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provides clinical supervision to staff including assigning, monitoring and evaluating cases for clinical team(s). Conducts regularly scheduled team meetings. Provides back-up coverage for program leadership as required
Manages triage and case assignment procedures, new referrals, liaison activities, and staff scheduling to insure adequate coverage at all times
Collaborates with other team members and Behavioral Health Services (BHS) leadership in formulating clinical and administrative policies and procedures, preparing policy and procedure manuals, implementing and maintaining established policies and procedures, and proposing modifications and revisions of policies and procedures, as indicated
Collects, tracks, and monitors progress and outcomes for all staff assigned to the team(s); produces and maintains detailed reports for all data pertinent to the program. Reports relevant data to funders and central administration as needed
Oversees the maintenance of updated case records for team(s) through EMR and coordinates effective electronic communication throughout all provider databases, as needed. Maintains case records in accordance with program policies/procedures, as well as VNS Health, city, and state standards and regulatory requirements
Monitors the program budget and is knowledgeable of all financial aspects of the program, including, but not limited to, reimbursement and purchasing
Ensures volume and productivity meet program standards and operations
Oversees compliance of quality and performance indicators, and supervises staff to achieve goals. Performs internal audits to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and takes corrective action, as necessary to address deficiencies
Provides clinical subject matter expertise and serves as a resource to supervisors, clinicians and staff
Provides assessment, direct services to program participants and families in the community; advises and consults in case conferences, staff meetings, and discharge planning as needed
Promotes positive relationships within VNS Health and other community service organizations. Serves as program liaison to other community agencies, negotiating formal liaison and organizing consultation and education for referral sources
Participates in 24/7 on-call coverage schedule and performs on-call duties, as required
Investigates complaints registered by program participants, completes Incident Reports and other safety and quality reports within required time frames
Collaborates with program leadership and other staff in the development and implementation of in-service education programs
Performs all duties inherent in a supervisory role. Ensures effective staff training, interviews candidates for employment, evaluates staff performance and recommends hiring, promotions, salary actions, and terminations, as appropriate
Oversees the development of systems and records for billing each MCO
Qualification
Required
Valid New York State driver's license may be based on program needs required
License and current registration to practice as a Nurse, Social Worker, Psychologist, Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor or other related license in the State of New York required
For IMT: LCSW required or LMHC
Master's Degree degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Nursing or other related field required
Minimum of five years of supervisory and administrative experience with demonstrated competency in program management, budget management, and community relations required
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills required
Knowledge of Microsoft applications required
Preferred
For Adult Services: Prior experience working in a community behavioral health care setting required
Experience with EMR systems preferred
Knowledge of city and state agency and/or managed care functioning preferred
Benefits
Referral bonus opportunities
Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
Employer-matched retirement saving funds
Personal and financial wellness programs
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
Internal mobility, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities
Interdisciplinary network of colleagues through the VNS Health Social Services Community of Professionals
Company
VNS Health
VNS Health provides home care, hospice care, and behavioral health services.
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