Behavioral Health Program Manager

Behavioral Health Program Manager

Salary

$98,475.00 - $157,560.00 Annually

Location

Prince William County, VA

Job Type

Full-Time (FT)

Job Number

202610831

Department

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Division

Community Support Services Division

Opening Date

09/14/2026

Closing Date

9/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

D61

Hiring Salary

$98,475.00 - $157,560.00

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Introduction

Are you a visionary leader interested in making an impact on your community? From the schools to jails, to individuals' homes, the Program Manager for Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Get on Track, and Forensic Services supports the teams in transforming the lives of the individuals served with specialized treatment and adherence to fidelity models. If you are interested in making a meaningful impact within community-focused teams, we invite you to consider the role of Program Manager for the programs within our Community Support Division.

In this position, you will guide our dedicated professionals in delivering high-quality, fidelity-aligned, evidence-based clinical services that adhere to all service and billing regulations. We are seeking a motivated, creative, and dynamic individual who embodies our core values of quality service, excellence, creativity, integrity, teamwork, and accountability.

If you are ready to take on a rewarding, high-impact role within a mission-driven organization, we encourage you to apply. Together, let's create brighter futures for our individuals and our community.

About This Role:

• Directs, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates a series of programs addressing the clinical needs of youth and their families with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders
• Administers, reviews, and makes recommendations for revision of policies and procedures
• Oversees and applies for State and Federal Grants
• Oversees Contracts/MOUs
• Participates in planning and promotion of clinical standards and protocols and resolution of organizational problems
• Manages senior clinical staff on a day-to-day basis
• Assures coordination of client services with other Community Services programs and divisions
• Allocates program resources based on State Performance Contract and/or community priority
• Forecasts program needs, proposes and prioritizes program budget requests
• Augments program resources by submission of grant applications as appropriate and directed by Division Manager
• Conducts recruitment, selection, supervision and evaluation of senior clinical staff and oversees the same functions of less senior program staff
• Provides training on a variety of subjects
• Consults with Leadership Team when program and/or administrative decisions are made, and is responsible for ethical and cultural competency of the program
• Represents the Community Services in liaison, leadership, and advocacy roles in the community and state organizations.
• Establishes and oversees administrative and clinical procedures for the programs to meet objectives set by the Executive Director, CS Board and regulatory agencies
• Monitors personnel management of Program staff and makes recommendations regarding any personnel actions to the Division Manager.
• Analyzes and provides program data, reports, correspondence, surveys, and information regarding State and County performance measures, accreditation, licensure, Medicaid standards, and quality assurance

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related human services field
• 8 years of experience in a comprehensive behavioral healthcare delivery system
• 3 years supervisory and managerial experience at a CSB or government agency
• Virginia state license (LCSW, LPC, or licensed clinical psychologist)

Preferences:

• Experience overseeing clinical and administrative services for community-based programs
• Experience providing clinical and administrative supervision to a team of clinical staff at a CSB or other government agency
• Experience overseeing and developing programs, policies, and procedures in adherence with local, state, and federal regulations, including Medicaid
• Knowledge and experience with evidence-based treatment for ACT, Coordinated Specialty Care, and/or Forensic populations

Special Requirements (if applicable):

• Candidate must be licensed in Virginia as an LPC or LCSW
• Must possess a valid drivers license
• Must pass DMV record check
• Must pass TB test
• Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprint-based National Criminal History Record Check
• Child Protective Services Requirements: Effective 1999, mandated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 12VA35-105-400 rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglected maintained by the Department of Social Services.

Prince William County Community Services maintains a drug-free workplace.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm; or 8 am-4 pm

Starting Salary Range: $98,475.00 - $157,560.00

We also offer great benefits, including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for PSLF additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

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Prince William County Benefit Programs

01

I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.

• I have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statement.
• I decline to proceed any further in this process.

02

Please select the answer that best represents your education.

• PHD in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field
• PHD unrelated
• Masters degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field
• Masters degree unrelated
• None of the above

03

Candidates must hold professional licensure as an LCSW, LPC or LCP in Virginia. Please select the answer that best represents your licensure status.

• LCSW in Virginia
• LPC in Virginia
• LCP in Virginia
• LCSW, LPC, or LCP in another state
• None of the Above

04

Please quantify your experience in a comprehensive Behavioral Healthcare delivery system, including service provision and supervision of Assertive Community Treatment. Make sure to clearly document this experience in the work history section of your application and specify how much experience in each category.

• 8 or more years of experience
• 4-7 or more years of experience
• 1-3 or more years of experience
• No experience

05

Please quantify your experience providing Professional Level clinical and administrative supervision at a CSB or government agency. Make sure to clearly document this experience in the work history section of your application.

• Four or more years of professional level supervisory experience
• Three years of professional level supervisory experience
• Two years of professional level supervisory experience
• One year of professional level supervisory experience
• Less than one year of professional-level supervisory experience

06

Please quantify your experience overseeing clinical and administrative services for Coordinated Specialty Care. Be sure to clearly document this experience in the work history section of your application.

• Four or more years of experience
• Three years of experience
• Two years of experience
• One year of experience
• Less than one year of experience

07

Please quantify your experience overseeing and developing programs, policies and procedures in adherence with local, state and federal regulations, including Medicaid. Make sure to clearly document this experience in the work history section of your application.

• Four or more years of experience
• Three years of experience
• Two years of experience
• One year of experience
• Less than one year of experience

08

Check any of the following evidence-based practices (EBP) with which you have experience:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis (CBTp)
• ASAM Criteria
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Stages of Change
• Stages of Treatment
• Trauma-focused CBT
• WHODAS

09

Please quantify your experience overseeing clinical and administrative services for Forensically involved individuals. Be sure to clearly document this experience in the work history section of your application.

• Four or more years of experience
• Three years of experience
• Two years of experience
• One year of experience
• Less than one year of experience

Required Question

Employer Prince William County Government

Address 1 County Complex Court

Prince William County, Virginia, 22192

Website https://www.pwcva.gov/department/human-resources/careers