School-Based Therapy Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Iowa.

📋 Description

• Oversee licensed therapists working within the CMHC’s School-Based Therapy program.

• Manage the daily operations of the School-Based Therapy initiative.

• Collaborate with the Clinical Director, who offers clinical supervision and oversight to licensed staff.

• Ensure timely processing of referrals by therapists.

• Monitor productivity benchmarks, referrals, service demands, utilization, quality assurance, and outcome measurement data.

• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of informed consent documents, releases of information, behavioral health evaluations, mental health assessments, treatment plans, crisis plans, session notes, collateral contact notes, and discharge summaries.

• Work alongside the Clinical Director to guarantee that evidence-based clinical interventions adhere to recognized psychotherapy standards.

• Conduct chart reviews and create corrective action plans in conjunction with the Director of Quality and Compliance.

• Ensure therapists provide necessary credentialing and contracting information.

• Recruit, hire, train, coach, evaluate, discipline, or terminate staff as needed.

• Offer individual supervision and professional development opportunities.

• Collaborate with the Clinical Director to oversee provisionally licensed social workers or counselors pursuing independent licensure.

• Write, maintain, and update policies, procedures, program manuals, and internal resource documents.

• Foster positive relationships with funding and referral sources.

• Partner with school personnel, including Principals, Superintendents, and Guidance Counselors, to build successful collaborations.

• Uphold ethical practices and the organization’s corporate compliance program.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required; a degree in a human services field is preferred.

• Minimum of three (3) years of management/supervisory experience.

• At least two (2) years of experience in an organization that provides mental health, behavioral health, or other human or social services.

• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems is required.

• Strong computer and technical skills.

• Preferred knowledge of Medicaid regulations, CMHC Accreditation standards, and state regulations related to therapy practices.

• Experience in collaborating with external stakeholders to enhance internal programming.

• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with diverse groups of staff, volunteers, and community representatives.

• Capability to prioritize tasks and establish schedules necessary to perform the job within acceptable time frames.

• Ability to collaborate with others to achieve common objectives and contribute to a positive, productive work environment.

• Ability to adapt effectively to changing conditions.

• Ability to represent the organization positively.

• Commitment to ethical practices and professional integrity.

• Ability to utilize existing and new resources and work independently without constant supervision.

• Ability to maintain an appropriate relationship with supervisors.

• Effective verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.

• Ability to apply specific job knowledge effectively.

• Ability to engage in complex problem-solving.

• Sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences within the community.

🏝️ Benefits

• Vacation time.

• Sick time.

• Holiday pay.

• 403(b) retirement plan.

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance (100% employer-paid!).

• Group Life and AD&D insurance (100% employer-paid!).

• Options for additional voluntary coverage such as Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital, and more.

• Educational Aid program to support your professional growth.