Program Manager Jobs in Washington

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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Psychology Program Manager - Workplace Violence Prevention Program

  • Spokane, WA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 4 hours ago

Programs include but are not limited to addiction, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mental health intensive case management (MHICM), mental health compensation and pension examination (C&P) programs...

Behavioral Health Director of Nursing

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 7 days ago

Apply today to join our clients dynamic team and play a pivotal role in advancing mental health care as a Behavioral Health Director of Nursing!...

Physician (Psychiatrist) - Psychology Program Manager

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 14 days ago

The Psychiatrist may serve as a mental health team leader with responsibilities for coordinating consults and triage of specialty clinic referrals....

Psychologist - Psychology Program Manager (VIP)

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 14 days ago

Develops, implements, and documents the mental health treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients....

Director of Rehab - Avamere Issaquah - DIREC025083

  • Issaquah, WA
  • 19 days ago
  • Issaquah, WA
  • 19 days ago

EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits. Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement. Generous employee referral bonus program....

Mental Health Clinical Supervisor

  • Yakima, WA
  • 19 days ago
  • Yakima, WA
  • 19 days ago

: Possess a current Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC, LMFT, LISCW, LMSW) credential or equivalent, or a Mental Health Professional (MHP) as required by WAC (Associate Master’s Clinicians considered...

Clinical Program Director - Behavioral Health

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 22 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 22 days ago

health assessments, including differential diagnosis, planning, organizing, and implementing lesson plans for group settings, treatment, coordination of treatment, and individual psychotherapy with...

Required Qualifications: 7+ years of managerial and administrative experience in public sector, managed care, or behavioral health care Experience in public sector mental health or non-profit community...

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Medical Director, Behavioral Health Services - Washington

  • Olympia, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Position Purpose: The Behavioral Health Medical Director provides clinical leadership and support of the Chief Medical Director to direct and coordinate the behavioral health medical management, quality...

full-time work schedule Knowledgeable in long-term rehabilitative processes Knowledgeable in alcoholism, drug addiction, and ASAM Criteria Clinical supervisor experience Possess a current licensed mental...

Mental Health Clinical Supervisor - New Journeys FEP Program

  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 90+ days ago

We are recruiting for the following position: Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization Mental Health Clinical Supervisor - Posting #26644 Annual Salary: $75,000+ (Negotiable DOE)...

Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services....

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for Program Manager Jobs in Washington

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


Highest Education Level

Program Managers in Washington 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 in Washington
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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