JOB SUMMARY As a licensed clinician, the Clinical Program Manager is accountable for leading clinical programs, clinical performance, and/or contract performance initiatives, ensuring alignment at a regional and/or system level. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE * Partners with internal and external stakeholders to meet contractual and/or regulatory obligations. * Proactively identifies, plans, implements, evaluates, and monitors quality improvement and performance improvement initiatives. * Significantly contributes to or runs system and/or regional initiatives by gathering data, conducting research, maintaining records, tracking issues and barriers, evaluating the impact of interventions, coordinating activities, and executing plans to resolve issues. * Researches and maintains knowledge of current evidence-based practices and works with multidisciplinary teams to build a replicable model for evidence-based clinical programs and guidelines. Develops program tools and resources such as guidelines, training/education materials, and enhancement requirements. * Acts as a credible change agent and Subject Matter Expert (SME) related to program management, process improvement, and clinical and contract performance. * Acts as a liaison across the care continuum to multidisciplinary teams and internal/external stakeholders. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS * Project and/or Program Management experience * Process improvement and/or quality improvement experience * Able to quickly establish professional and cooperative relationships with multidisciplinary team members * Able to work in a fast paced, deadline motivated environment while stabilizing multiple demands * Able to quickly establish professional and cooperative relationships with multidisciplinary team members * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Excellent critical thinking skills with ability to solve problems and exercise sound judgement * Able to mentor, guide and train team members * Skill in the use of computers and related software * PMP certification preferred BENEFITS Our competitive benefits package includes the following: * Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits * 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% * Tuition Reimbursement * PTO accrual beginning Day 1 Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level QUALIFICATIONS * EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program * EXPERIENCE - 5 Years of Experience * CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Lic Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Dietitian (LICDIET), Lic Masters Social Worker (LMSW), Lic Master Social Wrk AdvPrac (LMSW-AP), License Pract/Vocational Nurse (LVN), Occupational Therapist (OT), Physical Therapist (PT), Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), Registered Dietitians (RD), Registered Nurse (RN), Reg Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Speech Language Pathlogist (SLP): Must have ONE of the following: * -LCSW * -LMSW * -LMSW-AP * -LVN * -OT * -PT * -RN * -Both RRT (from the National Board Respiratory Care) AND RCP (from the Texas Medical Board) * -SLP * -LICDIET * -RD.