Child and Adolescent Program Manager

Texoma Community Center•Sherman, TX

About The Position

Manages program oversight for the Child and Adolescent program as dictated by the Texas Administration Code and current state guidelines. The Program Manager will be responsible for onboarding and training of new CMH staff in collaboration with CMH Team Lead. Provides management of CMH staff to facilitate adherence to performance contract measures and other metrics as required by HHSC contracts and CCBHC contracts. Participates in continuous quality improvement assurance and oversees service provision in accordance with approved curriculum and fidelity requirements. The Program Manager will also provide advocacy, assessment, diagnostic determinations, and counseling therapy for children and adolescents coping with emotional disturbance, needing counseling or having a behavioral health diagnosis, including possible severe and persistent mental illness. Provides out-patient, evidenced-based and trauma-informed counseling to identified clients. Provide brief crisis intervention, cognitive-based psychosocial rehabilitation and/or therapy in the form of individual, group and family counseling appropriate for licensure status and state guidelines. Provides treatment in compliance with Center policies and program procedures as well as clinical guidelines. Knows and ensures compliance and fidelity with all state and federal statutes as well as all contract and/or licensing requirements for the licensed counseling processes in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of Texoma Community Center. Performs other duties as assigned by program director. The position will work within the Trauma Informed Care Model adopted by TCC and follows all requirements necessary for CCBHC standards.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, and/or Social Work required
Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) preferred or actively working on intern hours to be a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Experience working with individuals with mental illness and / or addiction issues desirable
Current driver’s license and vehicle for use while at work
Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships with staff and healthcare providers
Working knowledge in Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Medical Staff Coordination and/or continuous quality improvement philosophies and principles is preferred
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, operational and maintenance and organizational policy / procedures
Ability to write reports and correspondence
Ability to effectively communicate
Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships
Ability to work with skill in identifying problems; making frequent decisions regarding method of performance
Will have access to confidential information abiding by the organization’s privacy policies and regulations concerning this information

Nice To Haves

Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) preferred or actively working on intern hours to be a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Experience working with individuals with mental illness and / or addiction issues desirable
Working knowledge in Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Medical Staff Coordination and/or continuous quality improvement philosophies and principles is preferred

Responsibilities

Manages program oversight for the Child and Adolescent program as dictated by the Texas Administration Code and current state guidelines.
Responsible for onboarding and training of new CMH staff in collaboration with CMH Team Lead.
Provides management of CMH staff to facilitate adherence to performance contract measures and other metrics as required by HHSC contracts and CCBHC contracts.
Participates in continuous quality improvement assurance and oversees service provision in accordance with approved curriculum and fidelity requirements.
Provides advocacy, assessment, diagnostic determinations, and counseling therapy for children and adolescents coping with emotional disturbance, needing counseling or having a behavioral health diagnosis, including possible severe and persistent mental illness.
Provides out-patient, evidenced-based and trauma-informed counseling to identified clients.
Provides brief crisis intervention, cognitive-based psychosocial rehabilitation and/or therapy in the form of individual, group and family counseling appropriate for licensure status and state guidelines.
Provides treatment in compliance with Center policies and program procedures as well as clinical guidelines.
Ensures compliance and fidelity with all state and federal statutes as well as all contract and/or licensing requirements for the licensed counseling processes in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of Texoma Community Center.
Performs other duties as assigned by program director.
Works within the Trauma Informed Care Model adopted by TCC and follows all requirements necessary for CCBHC standards.