Program Manager (Inpatient)
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Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organizationProgram Manager (Inpatient): Posting #26174Annual Salary: $85,000-$90,000Position Summary:Full-time Program Manager (Inpatient) position available for the daily management and operations of Sea Mar Behavioral Health Visions Youth Inpatient Treatment program in Bellingham, WA. The Program Manager coordinates the program and client's needs with the Senior VP, Chief Behavioral Health Officer. Ensures full compliance with the WAC, policies and procedures, the King County Integrated Care Network contract, Joint Commission accreditation body and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) guidelines. Understands multi-cultural issues relative to mental health and chemical dependency treatment. The Program Manager is an Administrator which is defined by per WAC 388-805-005 as the person designated responsible for the operation of the certified treatment service.Responsibilities:Administrative* Maintains facility expenditures within the approved budget.* Insures facility compliance with all pertinent laws, regulations, and contracts.* Administers and implements the policies and procedures of the facility, including administration, personnel, treatment services, and records.* Insures staff comply with all ethical standards of Sea Mar and as required by DOH.* Takes all personnel actions to include; hiring and dismissing, approving leave and compensatory time, suspensions, layoffs, disciplinary action, settling grievances, orientation of employees, continuing evaluation of employees, salary changes, assisting with educational planning of counseling staff, reviewing and auditing personnel files.Clinical* Ensure patient rights as outlined in policy and procedure manual.* Ensure patient confidentiality in accordance with 42 CFR.* If he/she possesses a clinical credential from the Washington State Department of Health, is also on call for clinical emergencies/consultation consistent with his/her clinical credential type when absent from facility.* If he/she possesses a Chemical Dependency Professional credential from the Washington State Department of Health, provides consultation and supervision for the Clinical Supervisor.* Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.Qualifications:* Must hold at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, education, or social sciences, or a minimum of five (5) years working as an alcoholism and chemical dependency counselor with high risk youth. Bachelor's degree is preferred.* Minimum of three (3) year combined experience in management, administration, public health, education, or social sciences.* Possession of Chemical Dependency Professional Certification, while not required, is preferred.What We Offer:Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it's a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:* Medical* Dental* Vision* Prescription coverage* Life Insurance* Long Term Disability* EAP (Employee Assistance Program)* Paid-time-off starting at 27 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.How to Apply:To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Claudia D'Allegri, Chief of Behavioral Health, at claudiad'[email protected].Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPosted: 2/29/2024Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply through our Career page at