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Program Manager - Military/First Responders Program
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What they do
A Program Manager manages ongoing program activity or a group of related projects for a company or organization. Responsibilities include developing program plans, defining project objectives, allocating resources, managing budgets, and monitoring program progress. They may work in production, administration, advertising/marketing, human resources, technology, finance, and other technical areas such as engineering.
$171,869 / year median in Nevada
-1% projected decline
Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
: Enforces daily schedules and adjusts program operations as needed. Manages logistics for family visitations and offsite activities like Equine Therapy and Yoga. Coordinates patient transportation with intake and outpatient departments. Creates and implements operational policies, procedures, and quality improvement plans. Drives business development through EAP partnerships, liaison work, and military base visits. Leads program development to enhance service delivery and outpatient coordination. Oversees personnel management, including hiring, orientation, training, and employee relations. Manages direct reports' performance and professional development. Facilitates non-clinical groups focused on community building, goal setting, and next steps. Manages long-term referrals requiring multi-day engagement prior to official admission. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams (therapists, nursing, UR) to plan and execute discharges. Partners with department leaders to ensure continuous, seamless patient care. Participates in treatment team meetings to support clinical operations. Serves as the program's fiscal manager. Requirements Education/Licensure Master's degree in social work (MSW), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Public Health, or Business Administration required. Current State of Nevada clinical licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) preferred. Current CPR.Knowledge and Experience:
Minimum three (3) years of healthcare management, supervisory, or program administration experience required. Proven experience working within behavioral health systems, substance abuse treatment, or psychiatric inpatient/outpatient care. Familiarity with military bases, Veteran Affairs (VA), Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), and the unique culture/needs of first responders required. Experience in managing staff, development and supervision. Maintains current knowledge of social, medical and psychiatric services available within the community. Benefits A full benefits package is available the first of the month following 30 days of employment! Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include: Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401K Retirement Plan Healthcare spending account Dependent care spending account PTO Plan with holiday premium pay Discounted cafeteria meal plan Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children) Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities) Pet Insurance Identity Theft InsuranceBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings