Program Manager – Special Needs Unit

Full Time @Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
  • 3247 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89109 US View on Map
  • Post Date : May 6, 2026
  • Salary: $39.00 - $46.00 / Hourly
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  • Job ID 83068

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Program Manager to join our dynamic team. This role combines direct patient supervision, clinical oversight, and leadership, requiring a balance of direct to indirect supervision. The Program Manager will drive program development, mentor staff, and ensure exceptional care delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversees the creation, revision and implementation of Behavior Plans that are based on the targeted behavioral needs of patients.

  • Frequently communicates with families and community providers to provide updates and progress on treatment.

  • Directs the behavioral assessment and behavioral treatment protocols.

  • Leads a behavioral team that produces initial behavioral plans for staff implementation and meets five (5) days a week to refine and individualize plans as needed.

  • Guides in the moment clinical adjustments to the Behavior Plan daily.

  • Provides daily behavioral direction for Treatment Team.

  • Enhances the delivery of effective and measurable behavioral treatment to patients.

  • Maintains and improves clinical data feedback loops between direct care staff and the clinical staff.

  • Responsible for the integrity of all programs behavioral data.

  • Performs formal behavioral analysis procedures for selected target behaviors.

  • Supports the family/caregiver training program including scheduling sessions and facilitating effective training of family/caregivers.

  • Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate on patient care and performance improvement activities.

Pay:

$39.00 – $46.00 per hour (depending upon experience)

Benefits:

A full benefits package is available the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:

  • Medical insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • 401K Retirement Plan

  • Healthcare spending account

  • Dependent care spending account

  • PTO Plan with holiday premium pay

  • Discounted cafeteria meal plan

  • Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)

  • Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)

  • Pet Insurance

  • Identity Theft Insurance

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field required

  • Active Nevada State Clinical License (LCSW, LMFT, LCPC) or BCBA preferred

  • Minimum two (2) years’ experience working in a clinical setting required, preferred experience providing behavioral treatment to youth with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors.

  • Strong leadership experience

  • Previous experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

  • Demonstrates critical thinking and organizational skills for the development and delivery of training programs.

  • Specific knowledge and skills in area of training and development

  • Skills in data collection, analysis, evaluation, and interpretation

  • Problem-solving skills

  • Must have experience with coordinating and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team

  • Experience with therapeutic limit-setting helpful or an understanding of level systems or other behavior management modalities helpful

  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries

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