Job scope:

The Program Manager I reports directly to the Director of Jail Diversion and Justice Services. The Program Manager I oversees behavioral health services in the justice services program. The Program Manager I oversees supervision and coordination of the QMHPs in the Criminal Justice Behavioral Health unit, to include all 9 counties of our catchment area. Provides oversight necessary to meeting state measures through operations at the jail and in the mental health courts. Ensures that HHSC contracted services are provided according to HHSC contract standards. Ensures that non-HHSC services are provided according to center standards.  Ensures that proper staffing patterns are maintained.  Ensures that standards are met at staff positions.  Promotes services in the community. Coordinates with internal and external programs to meet the needs of individuals served. Coordinates with leadership to ensure that the adult justice involved system meets programmatic need. Will maintain professional and healthy relationships with stakeholders in the community, including and not limited to law enforcement, judges, attorneys, and district attorneys. Will insure proper documentation and organization across mental health courts, outpatient competency restoration, jail COC, and any other justice related services. 

Education/licensure:

Current valid driver's license in state of residence.  Degree from an accredited college or university with an approved major which meets state requirements for QMHP. Prefer to have work history that includes supervisory and budgetary experiences. Prefer to have experience with the criminal justice system and working knowledge of community health programs

Experience/Knowledge:

Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others.

Ability to gather, assemble, correlate and analyze facts and devise solutions to administrative problems.

Ability to comprehend and implement program goals, objectives and operations and to relate these to administrative objectives and missions.

Ability to develop, install, and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.

Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, administrative personnel and officials and the public. 

Must have communication skills sufficient to create and maintain professional relationships with staff/consumers/parents and other professionals in related agencies.

Must maintain compliance with all standards of contractual specification, mandatory training, safety programs, clients' rights, licensing/certifications, educational requirements, professional/ethical conduct, and any other standards as required of the position.