Manager of Behavioral Health and Community Services

Texas Children's Careers

About The Position

We’re searching for a Manager of Behavioral Health & Community Services Programs, someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you'll provide operational leadership, strategic development, and financial oversight of behavioral and social services programs in the Austin and Houston areas within our Pediatrics unit. Think you’ve got what it takes?

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
3 years of formal supervisory experience required
strong leadership and ability to build a team

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
LCSW - Lic Clinical Social Worker by Texas Behavioral Health Ex Council (TBHEC) or LPC - Licensed Prof Counselor by Texas Behavioral Health Ex Council (TBHEC) preferred
Behavioral health experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides supervision, coaching, and support to behavioral health clinicians and social workers within the integrated care model
Leads the recruitment process for behavioral health clinicians and social workers, including interviewing, candidate evaluation, and selection
Coordinates orientation activities tailored to candidate experience and program needs
Develops annual performance goals and metrics aligned with organizational standards
Develops business cases for new services and potential expansion opportunities
Implements and monitors social services initiatives aligned with pediatric primary care goals
Contributes to annual budget development, working with finance and leadership to forecast, plan, and allocate resources
Conducts team meetings to share key performance indicators, address issues, and provide update
Consistently administers corrective action to ensure compliance with policy and procedures in collaboration with Practice Managers and Assistant Directors of Regional Operations
Demonstrates knowledge of and maintains compliance with policies and procedures