Program Manager - Special Needs Unit

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Program Manager to join our dynamic team. This role combines direct patient supervision, clinical oversight, and leadership, requiring a balance of direct to indirect supervision. The Program Manager will drive program development, mentor staff, and ensure exceptional care delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the creation, revision and implementation of Behavior Plans that are based on the targeted behavioral needs of patients.
• Frequently communicates with families and community providers to provide updates and progress on treatment.   
• Directs the behavioral assessment and behavioral treatment protocols.                                 
• Leads a behavioral team that produces initial behavioral plans for staff implementation and meets five (5) days a week to refine and individualize plans as needed.                               
• Guides in the moment clinical adjustments to the Behavior Plan daily.
• Provides daily behavioral direction for Treatment Team                                 
• Enhances the delivery of effective and measurable behavioral treatment to patients.
• Maintains and improves clinical data feedback loops between direct care staff and the clinical staff.
• Responsible for the integrity of all program behavioral data.
• Performs formal behavioral analysis procedures for selected target behaviors.
• Supports the family/caregiver training program including scheduling sessions and facilitating effective training of family/caregivers.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate on patient care and performance improvement activities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field required
• Active Nevada State Clinical License (LCSW, LMFT, LCPC) or BCBA preferred
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working in a clinical setting required, preferred experience providing behavioral treatment to youth with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors. 
• Strong leadership experience
• Previous experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and organizational skills for the development and delivery of training programs. 
• Specific knowledge and skills in area of training and development
• Skills in data collection, analysis, evaluation, and interpretation
• Problem-solving skills
• Must have experience with coordinating and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
• Experience with therapeutic limit-setting helpful or an understanding of level systems or other behavior management modalities helpful

• Ability to maintain professional boundaries

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 Insurance