Mental Health Programs Manager

HOMAGE SENIOR SERVICES

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides supervision and support to mental health program staff. The Mental Health Program Manager oversees a team working to provide older adults with mental health screenings and assessments, short-term counseling, mental health referrals, support groups, peer counseling, intensive case management, phone reassurance, and medication education. This position will be responsible for maintaining positive relationships in the organization and community, actively collaborating with funders and stakeholders, and ensuring that all program requirements are met.

Requirements

Masters degree in Social Work, Mental Health, or related field
3+ years’ experience in aging social services and/or mental health
1+ years’ supervisory experience
Valid WA Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
Excellent customer service skills and ability to relate well with a diverse population
Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to follow established processes and policies
Ability to handle daily job responsibilities in an environment with frequent interruptions
Ability to work independently and maintain professional demeanor while problem-solving during stressful situations
Ability to work in client homes with may have pets and strong odors including cigarette smoke
Experience with database management effective working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); comfortable navigating in Microsoft Windows environment and using internet browsers.
Must be fully vaccinated per program or agency requirements.
Absent any regulatory or contractual requirement for specific education/certification, other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Nice To Haves

LMHC or LICSW licensure
Washington State Approved Clinical Supervisor
5+ years’ experience in aging social services and/or mental health
Experience with diverse communities
Fluency in languages other than English

Responsibilities

Supervise and support 7-10 mental health program staff working in Older Adult Mental Health Access, Senior Peer Counseling, Geriatric Depression Screening, Intensive Case Management, and Medication Education Programs
Facilitate Mental Health Programs team meetings to support collaboration, communication, and consultation between colleagues
Assist staff members dealing with complex and/or volatile situations by accompanying them on home visits as needed
Regular presentations and speaking engagements to promote mental health programs and provide education on topics related to elder mental health
Provide one-on-one counseling to clients via phone or in the community
Maintain accurate, up-to-date client records and prepare quarterly reports to submit to the granting agency for verification of grant compliance.
Support the Program Director in developing and managing program budgets.
Attend training seminars and conferences to stay current on issues of depression and other mental health concerns in older adults.
Maintain working knowledge of community resources available to address the problem situations that may contribute to depression in the older adult population.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.