MANAGER I - Mental Health Monitoring and Liaison - Health Services Division - Huntsville (020599) - EXTENDED

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Huntsville, TX

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About The Position

Performs routine managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of agency programs. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, policies, and procedures; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; monitoring budget expenditures; and supervising the work of others. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Master's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major coursework in Psychology, Counseling, or a related mental health field.
• Three years full-time, wage-earning experience in clinical assessment, clinical management, clinical psychology, or counseling in a psychological therapeutic environment.
• Program administration experience preferred.
• Auditing experience preferred.
• Correctional health care experience preferred.
• Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.
• Licensed as a Psychological Associate by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, or licensed in a related mental health field preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages the activities of staff in the Office of Mental Health Monitoring and Liaison; assists with the development of guidelines, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; prepares management and productivity reports; and monitors compliance with policies and procedures.
• Participates in and oversees quality of care audits of contracted psychiatric services provided at agency correctional facilities; ensures compliance with contract provisions, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; prepares and oversees the preparation of reports of audit findings and makes recommendations for corrective action in areas of non-compliance; and reviews and evaluates reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Oversees and participates in unit site visits to include a minimum of two audits per year in restrictive housing; interviews inmates and staff and assesses inmate mental health needs by reviewing assessment documentation; and prepares reports and makes recommendations.
• Provides technical assistance and consultative psychological services for mental health care issues to agency staff, provider agencies, and other organizations.
• Provides liaison and represents the program area at meetings, conferences, seminars, hearings, trials, and legislative meetings; serves on boards, panels, and committees; testifies at hearings and trials; develops and maintains liaison with agency departments, outside agencies, and the public; and serves as a member of the agency hostage negotiation team.
• Supervises the work of others; and oversees and coordinates mental health staff training programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Master's degree