Behavioral Health Program Manager jobs in United States
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Northwell Health · 1 day ago

Behavioral Health Program Manager

Northwell Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Program Manager to coordinate day-to-day activities of the assigned behavioral health program. The role involves overseeing the quality of care, patient experience, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while leading an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

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Responsibilities

Coordinates day-to-day activities of assigned behavioral health program
Participates in program planning and evaluation as well as implements and monitors program policies, procedures, and treatment modalities to facilitate optimal effectiveness
Coordinates program structure including scheduling of admission of new patients, therapy sessions, activities, and vocational services to chemically dependent clients
Monitors expenditures to ensure operations are within budgetary limits, oversees the ordering of program supplies from purchasing and ensures development of care standards, and effective plan for delivery of care within the clinic
Ensures compliance with hospitals and regulatory agencies pertaining to patient care and medical records
Monitors and evaluates referral, admission and discharge activities as well as reports on performance, justification and/or corrective action as well as coordinates training for program staff to foster optimal therapeutic interaction with patients
Ensures program compliance with government and agency regulations
Maintains program documentation in accordance with internal and external guidelines and maintains databases and generate necessary reports
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions

Qualification

Mental Health Counseling LicenseClinical Social Work LicenseSubstance Abuse Counseling LicenseBachelor's DegreeProgram PlanningRegulatory ComplianceDocumentation ManagementTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent combination of education and related experience, required
Current NYS License to practice as a Mental Health Counselor (LMCH) OR Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) if working in an OASAS approved addiction clinic, required
1-3 years of relevant experience, required

Preferred

Master's Degree, preferred
Current License to practice as a Psychologist in New York State, preferred
Specialized certification(s), as needed

Company

Northwell Health

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Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, about 1,000+ outpatient facilities and more than 16,000 affiliated physicians.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$58.3M
Key Investors
National Institute of Mental HealthNational Human Genome Research InstituteBreakthrough Discoveries
2025-12-02Grant· $4M
2025-10-23Grant· $3.2M
2025-06-16Grant· $2.3M

Leadership Team

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Michael Dowling
President and CEO
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Nick Stefanizzi
Chief Executive Officer at Northwell Direct
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