Program Manager - School Based Services (APEX) - Norcross, GA (Education)
Job Title: Program Manager
Job Code: HCP053/Social Worker, Licensed Spv.
Shift: Day (40-Hours per week average)
Job Hours: Mon - Fri/ 8a -5p
Base Location: Gwinnett Co. Norcross, GA
Division/Department/Program: The Georgia APEX Project (School Based Services)
View Point Health is a partner with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), that provides individual and group counseling, medication management, recovery and crisis stabilization services for behavioral health and developmental disabilities. We serve adult clients with psychiatric crisis intervention and stabilization services as well as substance use disorders.
The Georgia Apex Project, an initiative from the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is a pilot initiative to increase provision of School Base Mental Health (SBMH) services throughout the state. SBMH programs provide a continuity of mental health services to students and their families in the school setting. By placing mental health professionals in schools, SBMH programs increase access to needed mental health services, promote earlier identification of and intervention for mental health needs, and foster collaboration between mental health providers, school systems, and other community stakeholders.
Duties& Responsibilities:
Assisting with interviews, recommending hires providing back up to Director as needed.
Participates in the hiring of staff; provides supervision to direct reports; completes performance assessments and coaches staff with performance improvement.
Lead Community outreach and prevention and support team in outreach
Responsible for leading LIPT Gwinnett
Supervise Kidsnet staff and the program
Responsible for managing Team Leads and clinicians.
Provide clinical supervision and documentation for licensures including RPTs.
Complete diagnostics for Associate level clinicians (schedule by clerical support)
Build and maintain relationships with school and school partners.
Develop and maintain current working knowledge of VPH services and services available in the community to inform consumers and their support of the availability of services and resources that can help meet their individual needs.
Run failed claims/activities reports weekly and assist staff in resolving failed items in a timely fashion for assigned team.
Responsible for adhering to agency standards with documents and documentation and ensures the team is following standards as well as checking Carelogic alerts.
Monitors risk assessment and message board.
Work with the director to manage program assigned.
Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university AND licensure in the area of assignment AND Three (3) years of experience in the provision of therapeutic services with, One (1) year of which in a supervisory role OR Master's degree from an accredited college or university AND licensure in the area of assignment AND Three (3) years of experience at the lower level Social Worker, Licensed 3 (HCP052) or position equivalent.
Note: Some positions may require full Georgia licensure (LPC, LCSW or LMFT) and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPCS) credential.
Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge and experience with APEX services, both as a clinician and as a team lead
Working knowledge with Carelogic
Strong leadership skills
Excellent performance record as a clinician - billable, notes, auth request, school activities
Requirements/Competencies:
Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
Must have valid Georgia driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting).
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.
Any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities
Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.
Benefits (for qualified employees):
State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
Generous PTO - plus 9 holidays per year - and a paid Cultural/Spiritual/Service Day!
No employee deduction for Social Security - means more money in your paycheck!
Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology, and travel
Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Clinical supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available
View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
