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The Division of Child and Family Services is recruiting for a Clinical Program Manager I in the Latency Age Day Treatment Program in Southern Nevada Child and Adolescent Services in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Latency Age Day Treatment Program provides after school treatment for children from the ages of seven to eleven. This position is the clinical lead for the program and is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and directing all program activities by establishing goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; monitoring and evaluating program performance; developing and monitoring budgets; integrating programs with other state and community services; and supervising clinical and administrative staff, including professional clinicians. Subordinate clinical staff work primarily in the fields of clinical social work, psychological assessment and therapy, clinical professional counselors, and/or marriage, family and child therapy. Clinical Program Managers ensure compliance with applicable laws, licensure and funding requirements; establish and/or implement admission/discharge criteria and waiting list priorities; develop and/or implement performance indicators and reporting mechanisms as part of agency accreditation and quality assurance/improvement efforts; receive and respond to feedback from consumers and advocacy groups regarding services provided and unmet needs; monitor and evaluate clinical service delivery, and fiscal performance indicators; develop and implement corrective action plans. This position may also provide direct clinical services, as well. The primary population served is Medicaid eligible and uninsured children. The ideal candidate will bring a positive outlook on serving children and families while supporting clinicians who do this work and have a strong affinity for reflective supervision practices and enjoy quality assurance work. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. This position is full-time with a standard schedule, Monday-Thursday 8:00am-6:00pm. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Managers, Clinical Programs plan, develop, organize, coordinate, direct, and evaluate mental health, intellectual disabilities, and/or child development service delivery programs.

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.

1. Manage psychologists and/or subordinate supervisors of professional clinicians or mental health counselors.
2. Manage a rural mental health clinic and satellites, a regional or statewide program.
3. Establish goals, objectives, policies, and procedures and monitor and evaluate program performance.
4. Design program components to achieve goals of governing bodies and management.
5. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, licensure, and funding requirements.
6. Develop and/or implement admission/discharge criteria, performance indicators, and reporting mechanisms.
7. Participate in agency accreditation and quality assurance and improvement efforts.
8. Receive and respond to feedback from consumers and advocacy groups regarding services provided.
9. Monitor and evaluate clinical, service delivery, and fiscal performance indicators and develop and implement corrective action plans.
10. Solicit and evaluate service delivery proposals and participate in selecting contract service providers.
11. Work with private providers to provide the services needed.
12. Monitor providers' performance and identify and communicate corrective actions.
13. Approve payments and revoke or recommend revocation of agreements.
14. Develop and monitor budgets, forecast revenues and expenditures, and approve and monitor expenditures.
15. Coordinate program services with courts, law enforcement, school districts, and other stakeholders.
16. Provide court testimony and present legislative testimony regarding assigned programs.
17. Analyze and propose legislative changes, draft amendments, and provide testimony.
18. Ensure client access to 24-hour emergency evaluation and crisis intervention services.
19. Enforce standards for clients' rights, professional ethics, and health and safety of employees and clients.
20. Investigate incident reports and consumer complaints, submit reports, and take corrective action.
21. Liaise between various stakeholders to coordinate activities, resolve issues, and represent agency interests.
22. Oversee and ensure the maintenance of clinical records.
23. Oversee the work and performance of supervisory employees.
24. Train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate the performance of employees, and other supervisory duties as appropriate for managing people.
25. Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of: applicable federal and State laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures; State executive and legislative processes; creation, function, and operation of State constitutional offices, agencies, boards and commissions. State budgeting, accounting, purchasing, contracts, and grant application and management principles and practices. Principles and practices of supervision, training, public administration, organization, and management. Clinical theories; human service delivery models, intervention strategies, and current directions; national standards of client care; clinical evaluation; effects and side effects of psychotropic medications; interdisciplinary team treatment and case management modes.

Skill in: interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written. Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.

Ability to: design and implement individual, family, and/or group clinical interventions; identify critical elements in clinical and service delivery emergencies and respond appropriately; match client needs to community resources; assess client status and risk; apply professional codes of ethics to practical situations; balance clinical and administrative responsibilities. Listen perceptively and convey understanding; respond effectively to hostility and resistance; establish rapport with clients and staff; maintain effective working relationships with others; deliver presentations. Inspect clinical records to evaluate the appropriateness of services provided and compliance with policies and procedures; write clinical and administrative documents; perform mathematical and statistical calculations; analyze program performance and fiscal reports. Lead and motivate a diverse staff, set clear goals, delegate tasks effectively, and foster a positive and inclusive work environment. Communicate both verbally and in writing to audiences of various social, educational, and economic backgrounds. Resolve conflicts and mediate, negotiate, and exchange ideas, information, and opinions with employees, customers, or agencies; diffuse hostile situations respectfully and tactfully. Review work products for quality, quantity, and timeliness; analyze information, problems, situations, practices, or procedures to define objectives, identify relevant concerns, formulate logical conclusions, and recognize alternatives and their implications. Develop, implement, and oversee policies and procedures to meet agency mandates, including program design, statutory compliance, and goal achievement. Serve as liaison between various stakeholders, including federal, State, and local agencies, to coordinate activities, resolve issues, and represent agency interests. Analyze and propose legislative changes for program management, draft amendments, and provide testimony.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.