# Program Manager - Special Needs Unit

**Company:** [Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/9WWbqsPzhKkj37xFjK77Yf.md)
**Location:** Las Vegas, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Clinical Services

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## 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