Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Program Manager - Special Needs Unit

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital  •  Las Vegas, NV (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

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
Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

About Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is a Joint Commissioned accredited, private, high quality, 152-bed, acute psychiatric facility located in the center of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Desert Parkway’s comprehensive mental health programs are designed to treat children as young as 7 years old, adolescents, adults and seniors. And we have a specialized Hope for Heroes program for first responders and the military.

Our inpatient care is monitored 24 hours a day in a safe, secured facility. Desert Parkway's licensed medical team provides trauma-informed, evidence-based treatments, medication management, and "Next Step"​ Outpatient Programs in our Outpatient Services Facility.

We are dedicated to helping patients with mental illness, behavioral illness, chemical dependency, detox, PTSD and dual-diagnosis with compassion and kindness. Our specialized services include: a no charge, confidential assessment; inpatient psychiatric crisis stabilization with 24 hour supervisions; mental illness and behavioral concerns; chemical dependency; detox/rehab; addictions; and suicidal thoughts.

Our Hope for Heroes program includes a specialized intake protocol and treatment for military and first responders in their exclusive 23-bed unit. This wing has its own indoor gym for fitness therapy, computer room with natural sunlight. The 24/7 direct Hope for Heroes First Responder & Military intake number: (725) 221-3517.

Desert Parkway's Circle of Care Includes:

Intensive Outpatient and Partial-Hospitalization Programs

Individual, group and family therapy with licensed therapist

EMDR Therapy

Trauma Recovery Yoga

Dietician

Indoor basketball court

Pet/Art/Music Therapy

Chaplain/Spiritual Support

28-day First Responder PTSD Program

Next Step Outpatient Services Programs with Discharge Aftercare Plan

Trauma Recovery

Our 24/7 patient helpline is: 877-663-7976

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Las Vegas, Nevada
Year Founded
2013
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