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Scheduled Hours
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Position Summary
The Division of Child Psychiatry at WashU is seeking to hire a Clinical Program Manager for the Adolescent DBT and Family Resiliency Program (ADBT) and CAMS Service. The position will provide both direct clinical services and program leadership and will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to implement novel models of care delivery and measure outcomes.
The Clinical Program Manager is responsible for delivering high-quality ADBT and CAMS treatment to adolescents and families while also overseeing program development, clinical training, and supervision of staff. The ideal candidate will have expertise in ADBT and CAMS, a passion for adolescent mental health, and strong leadership and supervision skills to guide a multidisciplinary team in evidence-based care. Additionally, this candidate would have experience growing strong teams and implementing processes and procedures based on department standards and the efficacy of the program.
This position will work with and provide trauma-informed interventions to adolescents with mental health symptoms, particularly emotion dysregulation, suicidal and non-suicidal ideation or self-injury, depression, anxiety, or other mental health and trauma disorders, along with other co-occurring conditions.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Clinical Services:
- Provide individual DBT and CAMS therapy and facilitate DBT skills groups for adolescents and their families.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, and risk management for program participants.
- Participate in DBT and CAMS consultation team meetings to ensure adherence to the treatment model.
- Collaborate with families, schools, and community providers to support comprehensive care.
- Keep appropriate documentation in EMR and preparation for sessions.
Leadership, Training, and Supervision:
- Provide clinical supervision to therapists, trainees, and other Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP) team members.
- Lead training initiatives to ensure fidelity to DBT and CAMS and promote professional development within the team and throughout the CAP.
- Work with department and division leadership on program evaluation, quality improvement, and strategic planning.
- Assist in recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of new clinical staff and trainees.
- Coordinate with administrative staff to ensure smooth program operations, including scheduling, compliance, and outcome tracking.
- Stay current with DBT and CAMS research and best practices, integrating new findings into program development.
- Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions:
- Normal office environment.
- Direct patient care setting.
Physical Effort:
- Typically sitting at a desk or table.
- Typically standing or walking.
Equipment:
- Office equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with individualizing care based on the needs of each family.
- Knowledge of developmental ages and stages and effective parenting skills.
- Experience working with families from diverse backgrounds, varied lived experiences, and differing abilities.
- Interactive communication skills with the ability to work successfully both in a team setting and with patients and families.
- Comfortability providing services both on-site in a clinical setting as well as virtually via telehealth.
- Program development, leadership, or administrative role experience.
- Experience working in an academic medical setting or on a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of facilitating groups and an understanding of group dynamics.
- Charting in patient records in a timely manner, and a working knowledge of computers.
- Ability to manage both a clinical schedule and program management responsibilities.
- Ability to be both highly empathetic and maintain boundaries, with strong self-care practices.
- Knowledge of the DSM V.
- AAMFT, LPC, LCSW, or licensed Psychologist.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
M.H.A. - Master of Health Administration, M.P.H. - Master of Public Health, M.S.W. - Master of Social Work, Master's degree - Counseling
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Licensed Professional Counselor - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Licensed Psychologist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Licensed Psychologist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) - American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
Work Experience:
Clinical Office, Including Supervision (5 Years), Implementing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy To Fidelity With Adolescents And Their Families (3 Years)
Skills:
Assessment Testing, Clinical Supervision, Computer Literacy, Counseling, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Employee Supervision, Leadership, Multidisciplinary Management, New Program Development, Project Organization, Recordkeeping, Report Writing, Researching, Schedule Management, Social Work, Team Management, Training and Development, Treatment Plan Development
Grade
C12
Salary Range
$62,000.00 - $96,100.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
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Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Program Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to clinical program management. A nursing, public health, or healthcare administration degree strengthens your case. A general business degree alone can trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts showing coursework in clinical operations or health services.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search DOL's LCA disclosure data filtered to job titles like Clinical Program Manager or Clinical Operations Manager. Health systems, managed care organizations, and contract research organizations file frequently and have established H-1B sponsorship infrastructure already in place.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Clinical Program Manager openings by employers with confirmed H-1B filing history. This cuts time spent on roles where sponsorship is theoretically possible but the employer has never actually filed.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before you enter salary discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the prevailing wage for your level, so knowing Wage Level II or III in advance prevents surprises during filing.
Time your job search around the April cap filing window
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start. If you're finishing OPT or need a status change, map your interview timeline backward from March so your offer letter, LCA certification, and I-129 filing all land within the registration window.
Clarify whether the role is cap-exempt
Clinical Program Manager positions at nonprofit hospitals, academic medical centers, or federally qualified health centers may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship. USCIS allows these employers to file year-round with no lottery, which significantly changes your timeline and options.
H-1B Visa Clinical Program Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Program Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as healthcare administration, public health, nursing, or clinical sciences. Roles where any bachelor's degree is accepted regardless of field are more vulnerable to RFEs. Your offer letter and job description should specify the required degree field explicitly.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for this role?
Health systems, integrated delivery networks, managed care organizations, contract research organizations, and large academic medical centers are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Clinical Program Manager positions. Biotech and pharmaceutical companies also sponsor frequently for roles tied to clinical trials or disease management programs. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with documented LCA filing history for this title.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer while working as a Clinical Program Manager?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. Your new employer files a fresh I-129 and LCA, and you don't reenter the lottery.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Clinical Program Manager hiring?
Your employer must certify through the DOL Labor Condition Application that your offered salary meets the prevailing wage for your job title, level, and work location. Clinical Program Manager wages are typically benchmarked at Wage Level II or III depending on supervisory responsibility. You can verify applicable wage levels using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage.
What credentials should I have ready before applying to H-1B-sponsored roles?
Have official transcripts, a degree equivalency evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., and any relevant certifications such as PMP or clinical licensure ready before employer conversations. Some health system sponsors also require proof of clinical operations experience tied to your degree field, which USCIS may scrutinize during adjudication. Check the O*NET profile for Clinical Program Manager to understand how USCIS evaluates the occupation.