Program Manager Jobs

A Program Manager in the mental health industry is primarily responsible for the overall management and implementation of various mental health programs and services. They are in charge of developing and implementing strategies to enhance the efficiency and quality of these services. This role involves tasks such as coordinating staff, managing budgets, evaluating program effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards. They may also be involved in community outreach and advocacy efforts, raising awareness about mental health issues and promoting available services.

Essential skills for this role include strong leadership abilities, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, and a deep understanding of mental health issues and treatments. They need to be detail-oriented strategists with a capacity for critical thinking and problem-solving. A master's degree in a related field such as psychology, social work, or counseling is typically required. Professional certification like Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) or Certified Case Manager (CCM) can also be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Program Manager, individuals might have roles such as a Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Psychiatric Nurse.

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Hospice Nurse Manager (RN, Registered Nurse, Clinical Manager) - HomeCare

  • Southbury, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Southbury, CT
  • 5 days ago

Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Work where every moment matters. Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with...

Perimeter Healthcare

Director of Clinical Services

About Us We are a leading residential behavioral health facility specializing in inpatient psychiatric treatment for youth....

Preschool Mental Health Manager (39621)

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 10 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 10 days ago

with mental health concerns....

UE Children Service's Inc,

Clinical Director

Title: Clinical Director Possible Hours: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm; 9:00am – 6:00 pm Pay: Negotiable Benefits: · Sign on Bonus: $500 · Sick Leave (after 30 Days) · Vacation (after 30 days) Duties and...

Clinical Manager, Nurse Practitioner, Per Diem

  • New York, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 11 days ago

Consults with other mental health providers and community agencies, including other VNS Health department/programs, as well as members of the Behavioral Health program, regarding individual clients....

County HHSA Behavioral Health Division....

Director of Behavioral Health

  • Junction, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • Junction, TX
  • 12 days ago

Position Overview: As the Director of Behavioral Health, you will play a critical role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our psychiatric unit....

Nurse Executive Director of Behavioral Health Services

  • Leitchfield, KY
  • 12 days ago
  • Leitchfield, KY
  • 12 days ago

About Us: Are you an experienced RN looking to make a significant impact in the field of behavioral health? Do you have a passion for inpatient behavioral health management?...

Director of Behavioral Health - #5529

  • Coos Bay, OR
  • 12 days ago
  • Coos Bay, OR
  • 12 days ago

Signet Health, a national behavioral health management company, is recruiting for a full-time Director of Behavioral Health to manage our behavioral health program at Bay Area Hospital on the South...

Program Director Behavioral Health

  • Arvada, CO
  • 12 days ago
  • Arvada, CO
  • 12 days ago

Implement and maintain solutions that support the strategies of the behavioral health service line Provide analysis and needs assessments for the community and other behavioral health partners both...

RN Clinical Manager - Home Health Care

  • Johnstown, PA
  • 15 days ago
  • Johnstown, PA
  • 15 days ago

Description City: Johnstown Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 Our RN Home Health Clinical Managers have been called to care when they're needed most. As a member of our Interim HealthCare team, you'll...

Medical Director Behavioral Health Hybrid Washington DC

  • Washington, DC
  • 27 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 27 days ago

Health in collaboration with the Corporate Medical Director, Behavioral Health....

RN Nursing Director - Behavioral Health

  • Wichita, KS
  • 27 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 27 days ago

Additional Preferences Behavioral Health regulatory experience highly preferred. Strong leadership skills....

Clinical Manager

  • Carrollton, KY
  • 28 days ago
  • Carrollton, KY
  • 28 days ago

Description Our RN Home Health Clinical Managers have been called to care when theyre needed most. As a member of our Interim HealthCare team, youll support a full range of patient services to...

RN Nurse Director - Behavioral Health

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 45+ days ago

Additional Preferences Prior Director level experience preferred Prior Behavioral Health experience preferred We are very excited to announce the expansion of Ascension St Francis Hospital's Behavioral...

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Salary for Program Manager Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMentalHealth research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Program Managers offer the following education background
Master's Degree
54.3%
Doctorate Degree
20.5%
Bachelor's Degree
18.7%
Associate's Degree
2.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
High School or GED
1.7%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Program Managers
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%



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