CLINICAL PROGRAM MANAGER

Adolescent Clinical Program Manager

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services

We are now seeking a Full-time Adolescent Clinical Program Manager to join our multidisciplinary team. Must be a licensed therapist in the State of FL (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PsyD)

* Competitive salary commensurate with experience

* Work with an established/respected organization and clinical team

* Monday through Friday business hour work week

* Located in beautiful Maitland, Florida

* Supervises therapists, assistant program manager, coordinators and staff

The Clinical Program Manager reports to the Director of Clinical Services and provides clinical oversight to the adolescent campus of La Amistad Behavioral Health Services (LABHS). La Amistad's adolescent program is a voluntary treatment facility with three levels of care: residential, PHP and IOP. La Amistad has been an industry leader in behavioral health for over fifty years and is fortunate to enjoy one of the lowest staff turnover rates and highest quality (2024 #1 RTC Quality Award) within Universal Health Services (parent company). Clinically, LABHS specializes in treating trauma, mood disturbances, substance use disorders (secondary) and thought disorders.

The Clinical Program Manager puts the needs of the client first, and models/manages a multidisciplinary team. This position supervises Assistant Program Manager, full-time/prn therapists, interns, mental health techs, wellness coordinators, and program coordinators. The Program Manager works closely with the Director of Clinical Services related to programming, policy needs, treatment effectiveness and efficiencies between disciplines.

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated progressive clinical responsibilities/positions in the area of behavioral health and have experience with inpatient/residential settings. Additionally, ideal candidates will have specialties related to substance abuse, trauma and effective management of clinical staff.

Essential Functions:

* Serve as an on-site builder of culture and effective leader

* Provide leadership, through partnership support to the Medical, Clinical, and Support teams ensuring that all organizational systems, policies and practices reflect core values

* Oversee and adjust client curriculum to meet best practices and 'evidenced based' programming

* Understands and works to ensure administrative benchmarks are achieved: therapist caseloads, staffing ratios, PTO coverage, hiring assessments and initiatives, clinical coverage as needed, and program development

* Establish operational benchmarks and resources needed to achieve strategic goals, proactively driving improvements as necessary; work in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Services to set standards of accountability and clearly defined measurements of success

* Ability to manage administrative responsibilities with a minimal caseload (0-4 clients) as needed

* Must have an active Florida license (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PsyD/PHD in Psychology)

* Must have a master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling or other related field

* Experience working in residential/acute settings (preferred)

* Must be a Qualified Supervisor in the State of Florida for registered therapist interns

* Track record of increased responsibility/leadership within a clinical system

* 5+ years of professional experience with at least 2 years of clinical management experience