The primary purpose of the Program Manager is to position for the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center is to provide administrative and clinical supervision to program staff; and to develop and monitor programs that deliver clinical services consistent with Evidence Based Practices to patients/consumers while assuring program viability and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Directs the administrative and clinical organization of the UBHC Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Center.
• Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Effectively and appropriately delegates responsibility and authority to others.
• Plans, trains and supervises the work of others engaged in professional and paraprofessional delivery of program specific services.
• Monitors staff performance and, as measured by supervision schedule, completes Performance Evaluations in a timely manner and monitors ongoing staff training and development.
• Schedules and coordinates all staff activities on a daily basis.
• Monitors staff compliance with all documentation requirements on a consistent basis as monitored by documentation reports, supervisory tools and chart review.
• Actively participates in scheduled staff training and supervisory meetings and delivers training to staff.
• Represents the department in the community and speaks before groups on matters related to assignment.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in a related mental health discipline and five (5) years of postgraduate experience in a relevant behavioral healthcare setting.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience.
• An appropriate doctorate may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands: The employee spends much time walking, standing and bending throughout the program space while talking with staff and patients/consumers. Ability to stand for long periods of time, walk across program space, communicate and document using computer. Ability to travel throughout the state of NJ.

Work Environment: Moderate noise level, fast paced environment that demands constant attention to multiple programmatic needs.