Supervisory Behavioral Health Program Manager

Job description

Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DRYS), Behavioral
Health Services. The mission of DYRS is to provide court-involved youth the opportunity to
become more productive citizens by building on the strengths of youth and their families in the
least restrictive, most home-like environment consistent with public safety.
The primary purpose of this position is to manage the day-to-day operation of the programmatic
aspects of either the New Beginnings Youth Development Center or the Youth
Services Center and overall (Behavioral Health) supervisory control in the absence of the
Deputy Director of Behavioral Health Services.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The Supervisory Behavioral Health Program Manager independently or jointly with
management officials determines Departmental goals and develops plans to identify and
develop specific program requirements. Provides overall guidance, interpretation, and program
oversight for management of all programs. Oversees, supervises, coordinates, assesses,
monitors, reviews and evaluates department’s compliance with federal and local requirements,
court orders, judicial mandates, and departmental guidelines. Supports the recruitment,
management, training, and retention of a highly qualified and diverse clinical workforce, and
carries out personnel management duties for both supervisory and non‑supervisory staff and
contractors.

Provide clinical oversight of staff activities related to mental health aspects of treatment plans,
provides advice and assistance to employees on clinical work and makes assignments
according to staff capability; explains difficult or unusual work assignments. Establishes clear
accountability, program measures, and performance targets for departmental components.
Conducts internal monitoring, auditing, and identification of potential risks to DYRS. Monitors,
gathers, analyzes and evaluates information concerning the effective, efficient and accurate
administration of programs and services. Develops and manages a program of continuous
monitoring and evaluation for determining performance, identifying problems and improving
services.

Qualifications and Education

Bachelors or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the
medical field, health sciences appropriate to work of the position. This degree must be from an
educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S Department of Education
at the time the degree was obtained.

Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge,
skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or
related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized
experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line
of progression.

Licenses and Certifications

Must be a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PhD or PsyD) in the District of Columbia.

Working Conditions / Environment
Work is performed in a DYRS secure confinement detention facility. Some degree of hazard
may be present in working with high-risk youth in custody and in the community with histories of
aggressive conduct and disruptive behavioral problems. The work environment involves the
normal risks and discomforts that require safety precautions typical of a juvenile detention setting.

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