Manager , Clinical Programs

• No Nevada state income tax.

The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) is recruiting for a Clinical Program Manager I, located at the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility - North (PRTF North), a 16-bed, staff secure mental health treatment facility for youth age 12 to 17 located in Sparks, NV. Sparks is a growing suburb of Reno with an exceptional quality of life. With some of the most majestic views in Nevada and an abundance of recreational activities in the Reno/Tahoe area, Sparks is an outdoor paradise!

The Clinical Program Manager I is responsible for the overall operational, clinical, and administrative leadership of a specialized 16-bed psychiatric treatment facility. The Manager provides direct supervision to a multidisciplinary team, oversees the delivery of evidence-based care, and ensures strict compliance with state regulations, and accreditation standards. The clinical Program Manager I will hire, train, supervise, and evaluate a diverse team of Mental Health Counselors, nursing staff, a Psychiatric Case Worker, and Mental Health Technicians.

This is a full time position with an anticipated work schedule of 9a-6p, Monday through Friday that includes a variable work agreement with overtime after 40 hours per week. The State of Nevada and DCFS offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), accrual of 15 days of annual and 15 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays and no city, county, state or social security tax!

DCFS also encourages education by providing on-going trainings and paid release time for staff to obtain CEU's. Some positions may also be eligible for an additional 5% Shift Differential pay. The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS), together in partnership with families, communities and other governmental agencies provides support and services to assist Nevada's children and families in reaching their full human potential.

We recognize that Nevada's families are our future and children, youth and families thrive when they live in safe permanent settings, experience a sense of sustainable emotional and physical wellbeing, and receive support to consistently make positive choices for family and the common good. DCFS is an extremely complex organization with incredibly dedicated and professional staff committed to serving Nevada's youth and families!

More information on our Division and the valuable services we provide Nevada's children and families.

Three or more years of applicable post-Master’s experience as described in the job duties with a minimum of one-year supervisory/managerial experience and a Master’s degree in a field of study applicable to the job duties.

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• Establish goals, objectives, policies, and procedures and monitor and evaluate program performance.
• Design program components to achieve goals of governing bodies and management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, licensure, and funding requirements.
• Develop and/or implement admission/discharge criteria, performance indicators, and reporting mechanisms.
• Participate in agency accreditation and quality assurance and improvement efforts.
• Receive and respond to feedback from consumers and advocacy groups regarding services provided.
• Monitor and evaluate clinical, service delivery, and fiscal performance indicators and develop and implement corrective action plans.
• Solicit and evaluate service delivery proposals and participate in selecting…