Program Manager
About this role
Lead a Team That Changes Lives
We’re seeking a dynamic, mission-driven leader to oversee our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team—an evidence-based program supporting individuals with serious mental illness in the community.
As Program Manager, you’ll guide a multidisciplinary team delivering high-impact, community-based care that reduces hospitalizations and helps people build stable, independent lives.
This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, values teamwork, and is passionate about improving systems of care.
What You’ll Do
Team Leadership & Supervision
· Supervise and support a multidisciplinary team (therapists, nurses, case managers, peer specialists)
· Provide clinical and administrative oversight
· Coach staff to manage complex cases and crisis situations
· Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and resilience
Program Operations
· Ensure fidelity to the ACT model and best practices
· Monitor caseloads, staffing ratios, and service delivery
· Oversee scheduling, coverage, and daily team meetings
· Manage program performance metrics and outcomes
Quality & Compliance
· Ensure compliance with state, federal, and payer requirements
· Prepare for audits and maintain documentation standards
· Implement continuous quality improvement initiatives
Community & System Coordination
· Collaborate with hospitals, courts, housing providers, and community partners
· Support referrals, admissions, and transitions of care
· Represent the program in community meetings and stakeholder groups
Why This Role Matters
· You’ll directly impact both client outcomes and staff retention
· You’ll shape team culture in a high-need, high-impact setting
· You’ll have the autonomy to improve systems—not just maintain them
What We’re Looking For
· Independent clinical license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, etc.)
· 3–5+ years of experience in community mental health or ACT (or similar programs)
· Prior supervisory or leadership experience strongly preferred
· Strong crisis management and decision-making skills
· Ability to balance clinical, administrative, and operational demands
What We Offer
· Competitive salary & Bonus
· Clinical supervision and leadership development opportunities
· Supportive executive leadership and manageable span of control
· autonomy in program management
· Generous PTO + holidays
The Kind of Leader Who Thrives Here
· Calm under pressure and confident in crisis situations
· Able to support staff without micromanaging
· Organized but flexible in a constantly changing environment
· Passionate about serving high-need populations
· Committed to building and retaining strong teams
Company at a glance
People Encouraging People is a non-profit behavioral healthcare corporation dedicated to providing life-transforming rehabilitation and support services to people who are disabled or disadvantaged. PEP services are values-based and designed specifically for each individual’s challenges. PEP is committed to helping our clients become accepted and productive members of our community.
Top Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Bonus
- Clinical supervision
- Leadership development opportunities
- Generous PTO
- Holidays
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