Senior Program Manager Social Services - Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston

About the position

We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to oversee administrative operations of our competency restoration program. The program provides competency restoration services to individuals diagnosed with mental illness and intellectual disabilities who have been found incompetent to stand trial by a court. Competency restoration services include, but are not limited to: inpatient psychiatric treatment, psychosocial therapy, legal education utilizing an evidenced based curriculum, case management, and discharge planning. The Senior Program Manager's role will include coordination with stakeholders such as the court, sheriff's department, local mental health authority, and other community agencies as well as some direct services to patients. Responsibilities will also include problem solving with stakeholders regarding quality management of the program.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and administrative direction for the daily operation and planning of the unit.
• Ensures that the unit meets the needs of the patients and is in compliance with Dunn Behavioral Science's Center/HCPC's performance goals and objectives as well as Texas Criminal Code 46B.
• Oversees financial and budgetary aspects of the unit.
• Reviews the program, quality and effectiveness of the competency restoration unit's programs.
• Maintains positive public relations and promote awareness of the unit.
• Establishes methods for evaluating clinical programming and treatment services.
• Provides some direct clinical services to the program as well as consultation with the unit's clinical staff.
• Provides competency restoration education to patients as needed.
• Creates annual budget, negotiates service contracts, reports on progress and authorizes expenditures.
• Informs upper management of key activities and makes periodic progress reports.
• Works closely with internal departments regarding strategy and collaborative opportunities.
• May assist in preparation of progress reports and grant proposals to both private and governmental agencies.
• Interacts with representatives from state, federal, and private agencies regarding proposals and funded projects.
• Communicates with community and professionals to share objectives and outcomes.
• Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure from the Texas Board of Social Work Examiners to practice as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required or
• LCSW- License Clinical Social Worker by the Texas Board of Social Work required or
• LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor required
• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field required
• 6 years of applicable experience required

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care