Job Description

Job Location Ellensburg, WA 98926 Position Type Full Time Education Level Master's degree Salary Range $79,019.20 - $118,539.20 Salary/year Job Shift Day

Who is Comprehensive Healthcare?

Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.

What are we looking for in a Program Manager?

The Program Manager provides direction, support, and guidance to assigned staff. Provides crisis outreach services to clients experiencing acute emotional crises. Strives to stabilize the client's crises in the least restrictive setting possible. Provides evaluation under the Involuntary Treatment Acts to include behavioral health and substance use disorders.

Program Manager duties may include:

• Effectively provides consultation regarding behavioral health needs of clients
• Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of development in children, youth and young adults
• Conducts and documents on-going clinical supervision consistent with Comprehensive Healthcare's policies and procedures, and consistent with the requirements for the supervised employee's professional credentials
• Utilized appropriate crisis intervention techniques for client stabilization
• Makes initial contact with referent and client to gather information on presenting problem
• Utilizes appropriate crisis intervention techniques for client stabilization
• Effectively and legally interviews applicants and makes appropriate staff selections
• Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of normal aging process and age-related changes
• Completes all required service notes according to Comprehensive Healthcare's guidelines, policies and procedures regarding format, content and timelines
• Provides direction, supervision, coaching, training and regular performance feedback to build employee skills and support progress toward goals

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social or behavioral science or related field
• Must be eligible for designation as a Mental Health Professional and Designated Crisis Responder
• Must have Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration
• Must have valid driver's license, vehicle liability insurance, and a minimum of two years of safe driving experience
• In compliance with state and federal law, Comprehensive Healthcare requires all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check. Please refer to WAC 388-113-0020 through 388-113-0030 for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working for Comprehensive Healthcare. Please refer to RCW 49.44.240 for information on pre-employment drug screening.

What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You
Training and Development

• A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
• Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs
• Clinical supervision toward licensure, if applicable

Innovative Program & Services

• A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
• Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
• Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
• Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services

Excellent Benefits

• Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
• Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
• Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services
• Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
• Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
• Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
• Tuition reimbursement program to support employees pursuing additional education
• Employer-funded student loan repayment assistance

Qualifications

Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.