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North Texas Behavioral Health Authority · 3 weeks ago

Ellis County Jail Based Behavioral Health Program Manager

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$80K/yr - $90K/yr

5+ years exp

North Texas Behavioral Health Authority is committed to connecting and serving clients in their community. They are seeking a Jail Based Behavioral Health Program Manager to oversee and manage criminal justice programs, focusing on competency restoration and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Health Care

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Work independently and make decisions consistent with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Oversee the performance of the assigned Jail Based Care Coordinators

Meet regularly with the Jail Based Care Coordinators for the purpose of supervision and clinical consultation and document this in accordance with NTBHA policies and procedures

Provide liaison between the Chief of Intensive and Forensic Services and community partners and agencies involved with forensic services

Create, analyze, prepare, and maintain records, files, documents, reports, and correspondence

Identify and facilitate solutions for recognized problems

Use effective written and oral communication skills with individuals from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds

Constructively and efficiently work with other professionals and staff, community representatives, persons with disabilities, and family members

Develop effective inter- and intra-team relationships to encourage and support communication among various organizations

Respect diversity and develop an environment of professionalism and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors

Maintains liaison with personnel from state regulatory bodies and from community groups

Provide consultation and technical assistance to contracted MH providers

Assist providers with developing and/or improving program design

Assist in the training and orientation of staff

Provide liaison between courts, law enforcement, the jail, NTBHA, and psychiatric hospitals

Assist the Chief of Intensive and Forensic Services in various duties related to jail based behavioral health services as well as law enforcement and forensic programs

This position may require some travel throughout the counties served by NTBHA: Dallas, Ellis, Rockwall, Kaufman, Navarro, and Hunt. Requires cellular availability after hours and flexible work hours to meet program needs

Responsible for adherence to and compliance with NTBHA policies and procedures and state regulatory codes

Other duties assigned by NTBHA

Bilingual ability preferred but not required

Qualification

Licensed Practitioner of the Healing ArtsForensicCompetency restoration experiencePsychiatric crisis service experienceSupervising multi-disciplinary teamsTexas criminal justice systemEvidence-based curriculumTrauma-informed care knowledgeDiagnosticRisk assessmentsBilingual abilityEffective communication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Must be a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) in the state of Texas: RN, RN-APN, PA, LPC, LCSW, PhD, or LMFT required

Master's degree in social work, psychology, human services, counseling or a related field

At least three years' experience with direct care of persons with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders

At least two years of experience in psychiatric crisis service settings of inpatient hospitals, psychiatric emergency departments, intensive outpatient services, and/or criminal justice facilities

Minimum of two years of experience in a law enforcement or correctional setting (county or local jail or detention center, state prison, state jail, or federal correctional center, probation, parole, or law enforcement or similar) involving direct care/contact with incarcerated individuals

Experience in supervising a multi-disciplinary team, program development, program operation and reporting, and data tracking

Experience in providing psychosocial education, skills training, or teaching, particularly with the target population

Knowledge of the Texas criminal justice system in general and the local court systems within the NTBHA service area

Experience with participating in a treatment team that develops and monitors treatment plans for persons with severe persistent mental illness and substance use disorders

Knowledge of the various community resources and providers within the NTBHA service area including (but not limited to) supportive housing and employment, shelters, food banks, social service agencies, charities, medical and behavioral health providers, and other resources for the indigent population

Have experience with the implementation of evidence-based curriculum for mental health services, preferably in crisis management and/or criminal justice

Experience in and knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction and recovery principles and standards of care

Possess knowledge of diagnostic and risk assessments using NTBHA accepted tools and practices

Have an understanding of competency restoration, forensic commitments, and TRR services

Understanding of and experience with HHSC programming and systems, including Texas Resilience and Recovery, CMBHS, ANSA, and CARE

Possess knowledge of community resources, local indigent behavioral health systems and local authority/service coordination principles, objectives, and standards and methods

Be knowledgeable of provider specialty forensic program policies and procedures

Possess and maintains a valid driver's license

Pass and maintain a clear background record as required for healthcare organizations under state and federal contracts

Pass and maintain a background check with Ellis County jail