Job Title
MH/DS Program Manager (Lakeside Center)
Location
Glen Allen, VA, US
Organization Name
County of Henrico Department of Mental Health and Developmental Services
About Us
Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability.
Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.
Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.
General Statement of Duties
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, August 19, 2024.
Manages and administratively supervises a major and diverse program of Mental Health and Developmental Services, specifically in Adult Recovery Services; does related work as required.
Essential Duties
This incumbent should have extensive knowledge of community mental health, developmental services, substance use or other health care system concepts and practices; extensive knowledge of normal and abnormal psychology, personality development, group/family dynamics, mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, residential and vocational services for the mentally disabled and/or mentally ill, a wide range of prevention/treatment/rehabilitative techniques and modalities and the ability to apply them successfully in MH/DS/SA setting, or health care administrative, evaluation and financial operations (depending upon area of assignment); strong leadership, management and supervisory skills; ability to identify community and/or organizational needs and to design and implement services which meet these needs; ability to effect and maintain good working relationships with clients, and their families, co-workers, the general public, representatives of other human service agencies and representatives of funding sources; ability to keep accurate records and to make reports in a timely and concise fashion; skill in oral and written communications; ability to establish goals and direct staff toward accomplishment of such goals; ability to monitor program or administrative service delivery and to evaluate and modify as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a two-year master's degree in clinical social work, psychology, rehabilitation, nursing, a related behavioral science or health care/rehabilitation administration field and four (4) years of work experience in a directly related mental health/mental retardation/substance abuse/health care administration setting [preferably including at least one (1) year in a supervisory capacity]; OR, a doctoral degree in a field directly related to the position assignment and three (3) years of work experience in a directly related setting (preferably including at least one [1] year in a supervisory capacity); OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Additional Information
TB test: and a criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
Candidates for individual positions may be required to hold or be qualified to work towards licensure or accreditation (within 12 months of employment) in the appropriate discipline.
May require a pre-employment physical examination and/or regularly scheduled medical tests administered by Henrico County Employee Health Services, the components of which are based on and appropriate to the specific sensory and/or physical demands of the given position or upon standards established by the State.
How To Apply
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, August 19, 2024.
You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our online applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal though https://henrico.gov/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right-hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.gov.
Minimum Salary
96550
Maximum Salary
177609
Currency
USD
Main Organization
General Government
General Government
Employment Status
Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home