Program Director VI

Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives? Join the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD as a Program Director VI Forensic Administration. Works under the direction of the Senior Director of Adult and Juvenile Justice Programs to provide administrative, budgetary/fiscal oversight and clinical programming of supervised programs/units. Maintains effective collaborative working relationships with Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD), Harris County Resources for Children and Adults (HCRCA), and The Texas Correctional Office on Medical and Mental Impairment (TCOOMMI). and various local/state funders/community stakeholders. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the following programs: Triad Forensic Evaluation and Youth Psychological Services with HCJPD; Triad Mental Health Services with HCRCA; TCOOMMI Jr.; Transition Services with HCJPD. Provides qualitative & demonstrates leadership & supervision to staff within these programs. Is responsible for carrying out program/unit goals and objectives. Has authority to implement decisions and recommendations to enhance the services or programs. In addition, this position in collaboration with the Sr. Director of Adult and Juvenile Justice works collaboratively for projecting, controlling, and meeting budgets in accordance with Agency and financial guidelines and controls. Responsible for program planning and implementation inclusive of Utilization management oversight. This position requires travel, flexible work hours and on call status.

Your Role in Action:

• Plans and implements program/unit objectives in accordance with applicable policies, plans, and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and ensures compliance with Correctional health care standards and best practices.
• Monitors the delivery of appropriate services. Reviews Utilization Review and Quality Assurance reports.
• Creates/implements monitors corrective action plans based upon report results.
• Monitors staffing patterns of the program/unit, ensuring that positions are posted within agency guidelines.
• Ensures ongoing supervision and evaluation of program/unit staff performance to facilitate optimal performance.
• Responsible for assuring that divisional productivity targets are met for staff in supervised programs/units (excluding physicians).
• Responsible for compliance with contract and agency mandatory training requirements.
• Serves as a liaison in communicating relevant information between administration and program/unit staff via verbal and/or written communication, as well as external agencies/facilities specific to the operating unit.
• Works collaboratively with the Sr. Director of Adult and Juvenile Justice Programs to communicate relevant ongoing and timely information affecting the delivery of mental health services to staff and consumers in an emergency and disaster event.
• Manages the budgets for supervised program/ units in accordance with agency financial guidelines and controls. Reviews reports used in budget and productivity projections for Agency services at local, state and federal levels.
• Responsible for oversight of physical plant, request and repairs as indicated.
• Submits periodic reports/action plans as requested detailing critical issues and/or accomplishments of units, programs or departments.
• Ensures institution of procedures/actions to follow-up on incidents/safety issues that pose a liability risk for the agency and/or have a significant impact on the quality of consumer care.
• Works collaboratively with HCJPD, HCRCA, TCOOMMI and community stakeholders to facilitate information in coordinated and timely manner.
• Works collaboratively with agency staff to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Coordinates as requested with HCJPD, HCRCA TCOOMMI and other local and state agencies to improve operations, treatment outcomes, and collaborations.
• Performs related work as assigned. Adapts to changing work requirements.
• Demonstrates ethical conduct in all clinical and professional activities.

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• Master’s degree in the Human Services field or equivalent.

Experience:

• At least five years management experience. This experience should include overseeing 24-hour programs (i.e., hospitals, residential programs, emergency centers), budgets, professional staff, Medicaid, and other revenue generating activities.
• At least 5 years’ experience working in a mental health and/or mental disabilities setting.
• At least 3 years’ experience working with children and youth.
• At least 2 years’ experience working with the criminal justice system.
• Must have experience working collaboratively with Law Enforcement and other professional groups in program development, preparing reports and recommendations for administrative purposes.

Other Key Qualifications:

• Licensure: LMFT, LPC, LCSW or LMSW preferred
• Maintains current licensure/credentials with appropriate state licensure regulatory board.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge about treatment modalities for a wide range of psychiatric conditions.
• Must have basic knowledge of principles of the development, implementation and documentation of individualized care and treatment.
• Must have working knowledge of basic principles of management.
• Ability to effectively lead others in achieving organizational goals.
• Strong communication skills with ability to effectively converse and listen to others and construct clear and concise written communication.
• Ability to identify and offer solutions to resolve problems, using knowledge of the organization to identify helpful resources.
• Recognizes the importance and benefits of developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with Law Enforcement and community stakeholders.
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Able to utilize basic Word and Excel documents successfully.

What else you should know:

• This posting is associated with position #10123.
• This position will be located at 9401 Southwest Fwy. Houston, TX 77074.

What we have to offer:

The HARRIS CENTER offers competitive salary, excellent benefits package, retirement plans with company matching, prior service credit towards generous PTO accrual, outstanding wellness programs and professional development. Employees can also take advantage of business casual dress code, corporate discounts, and gym memberships. New hire referral bonus, discounts are also available on an optional basis. These include mobile phone service, fitness centers and other wellness amenities.