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  • 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

Program Manager - Special Needs Unit: Las Vegas, Nevada


LOCATION: 3247 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89109  


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


  • 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

Program Manager - Special Needs Unit: Las Vegas, Nevada


LOCATION: 3247 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89109  


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


Program Manager - Special Needs Unit: Las Vegas, Nevada


LOCATION: 3247 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89109  


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


Program Manager - Special Needs Unit

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Las Vegas, NV 89109

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

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About the Company

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is an acute psychiatric facility located in the center of Las Vegas, Nevada. Desert Parkway’s comprehensive mental health programs are designed to treat adolescent and adult patients with both dignity and respect while providing the very best in care.

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May 4, 2026

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