Program Manager, School Based Wellness

Job Summary:

The Program Manager is responsible for supporting clinical activities and day to day operations, staff and staff performance, and overall success of the school-based wellness programs across various locations..

Duties:

• Overseeing daily operations of school-based mental health programs
• Addressing day-to-day challenges quickly and professionally
• Supervising and supporting clinical and administrative staff
• Managing staffing, schedules, caseloads, and program coverage
• Monitoring productivity, performance, and documentation compliance
• Supporting hiring, onboarding, training, and staff development
• Serving as a primary liaison between SBEV School Wellness Clinics and partnering school districts
• Managing school relationships, contracts, and renewals
• Assisting with referrals, prior authorizations, and continuity of care
• Supporting program growth, operational improvements, and expansion efforts
• Participating in organizational meetings and initiatives
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, grant requirements, MDHHS standards, HIPAA, FERPA, and other applicable regulations
• Monitor program budgets, work plans, grant deliverables, and required reporting in collaboration with the Finance Department
• Analyze clinic performance data and patient feedback to support quality improvement initiatives and program growth
• Coordinate advisory council meetings, MDHHS site visits, and follow-up activities
• Plan, coordinate, and document health education, prevention, wellness, and community outreach activities
• Foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and exceptional patient care

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Education, Nursing, Social Work, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• An Associate's degree combined with relevant supervisory and program management experience may be considered
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in healthcare, school-based services, youth programming, or a related field
• Supervisory or team leadership experience strongly preferred
• Experience with budgeting, grants, health services, youth programs, and health education preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move about the practice/department and between workstations.
• Must be able to understand directions (written and verbal), communicate and respond to inquiries.
• Must be able to occasionally lift or carry light equipment or supplies.
• Must be able to input and retrieve information from a computer.