Mental Health Services - Program Manager
JSSA
The Program and Consumer Support Program Manager (PCS Program Manager) is directly responsible to the Senior Director, MHS who assigns work, sets priorities and reviews work on an ongoing basis. The PCS Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the office-based PCS Team as well as the Call Center Team. Directing and supervising the administrative support services within MHS includes in-person operations and consumer support (credentialing and fee specialists, receptionists), as well as call center-based specialists who provide day-to-day administrative and business services supporting the delivery of clinical, therapeutic, and psycho-educational services. The PCS Program Manager is primarily responsible for: the design, implementation and evaluation of all MHS business processes and workflows; coordinating the allocation of resources to support departmental and agency-wide initiatives; and collaborating with internal-facing departments to maintain compliance with all federal, state and contract requirements associated with service delivery and payment adjudication.
Essential Functions:
Provide Management and Oversight for all Administrative and Business Services and Functions:
- Develop, implement, and evaluate business processes and workflows to ensure alignment with departmental/agency operational goals
- Design and implement training for all PCS staff to effectively implement business processes and workflows
- Provide operational support in accordance with demands of program and/or service model such as serving as administrative gatekeeper (or point of contact) for external partners/stakeholders
- Serve as a ‘super-user’ for the agency’s electronic health record and provide necessary support and training to PCS Team to support effective use of technology
- Ensure the accurate collection and reporting of data associated with business processes and workflows
- Provide decision support to the Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services
- In the role of PCS Program Manager, demonstrate commitment to communication and collaboration across Department and Program lines to ensure implementation of JSSA’s mission
- Demonstrate leadership by empowering others; delegating responsibility and authority when appropriate
- Model behavior and provide opportunities for staff to collaborate and seek synergy in generating ideas and creating solutions
- Ensure that the mission of JSSA is available and shared with staff regularly; support staff in understanding how their duties and responsibilities contribute to achievement of the mission
Provide Supervision of PCS and Call Center Specialists
- Provide administrative supervision and guidance, and consultation to PCS staff members as needed
- Manage and oversee recruitment, selection, hiring and training of staff members
- Conduct Team meetings for all PCS Team Members
- Manage employee relations; provide guidance and consultation on JSSA employee relations in collaboration with JSSA Human Resources
- Ensure continuity of operations resulting from vacancies, leave (anticipated and unanticipated), employee relations, etc.
Staff Development
- Conduct annual written evaluations and develop work plans for supervisees
- Participate in interviewing and hiring of PCS Team Members
- Ensure supervisee’s professional growth and development and encourage staff to identify areas of practice for professional development
Maintain Compliance with all Federal, State, and Contract Requirements/Regulations (Program Support)
- Routinely participate in review activities and processes to ensure appropriate use of resources, and appropriate and effective operations as assigned (e.g., time study, productivity analysis, and quality circles)
- Participate actively in team meetings and supervision at least once per month; utilize feedback to enhance the quality of work
- Understand and maintain compliance with the policies, procedures, and regulations of JSSA , state and federal licensing and regulatory agencies
- Successfully complete mandatory trainings prior to expiration date
- Submit accurate and complete documentation in a timely manner, including, but not limited to, activity logs, service documentation, incident reports, leave requests and timesheets
Minimum Education, Licensure, and Work Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 2 – 3 years of experience in a similar position;
- Minimum of 4-6 years of experience performing duties outlined above;
- Typing Skills – 55 words per minute
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and strategic thinking;
- Commitment to working in a fast-paced team environment with an emphasis on collaboration and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and clients;
- Ability to actively listen and concisely explain complex information to clients;
- Demonstrated organizational and multi-tasking skills;
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills;
- Working knowledge of common English usage, spelling and business formats
- Proficient computer/database skills (Microsoft Office)
- Minimum 3 years of experience using an electronic health record or similarly designed system
- Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor
Starting pay 75-80K
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