Texas Community Based Mental Health Program Director (LPC, LCSW)

EMS•Mansfield, TX

2d•$30 - $35

About The Position

EMS of Virginia is seeking a seasoned Program Director licensed as an LPC or LCSW in Texas to lead the Texas branch of its Community Based Services. The position will begin part-time, with the opportunity for growth. EMS is expanding into Texas with services similar to Intensive In-home Counseling for children and Mental Health Skill-building for adults, referred to as Skills Training & Development. The director will help establish these services, including state applications, licensing, policies and procedures, and staffing. Support and materials from EMS’s Virginia operations will be available; the company is seeking a subject matter expert to operate services in Texas. The director will oversee clinical services, staff, client care, compliance, and operations. Responsibilities include managing referrals and assessments, assigning cases, supporting service authorizations, supervising and developing staff, reviewing clinical documentation, conducting chart audits, and providing direct therapy. The role also contributes to policies and procedures, marketing, intern supervision, and service growth in collaboration with the Director and company owners.

Requirements

Must hold an LPC or LCSW license in Texas.
Experience with staff supervision, program compliance, and program development.
Ability to grow within a leadership role.
Ability to set strategic objectives for a mid-size social service organization.
Working knowledge of the human services system, the roles of human services personnel, and relevant community resources.
Ability to screen, hire, manage, and evaluate staff.
Ability to conduct and facilitate meetings.
Knowledge of counseling principles and techniques for serving youth, families, and adults with mental illness.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with social service providers, service purchasers, and clients.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Must pass State Police Criminal Record, Department of Social Services Record, and FBI checks.
Must complete a Tuberculosis Screening Test upon employment and annually thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Experience with services similar to Intensive In-home Counseling for children and Mental Health Skill-building for adults, referred to as Skills Training & Development.

Responsibilities

Follow through with referrals and complete initial, reassessment, and comprehensive assessments.
Assign cases and maintain client care.
Ensure clients assigned to supervised counselors achieve billable hours.
Assist with service authorization requests.
Identify and resolve problems with service delivery.
Interview and hire new staff.
Train and develop staff.
Provide weekly administrative and clinical supervision to staff.
Plan and facilitate weekly team meetings and group supervision.
Complete clinical supervision notes and logs.
Evaluate staff performance.
Work with the Director on personnel decisions, including appointments, terminations, personnel issues, and disciplinary actions.
Work with the team to develop policies and procedures that support effective services and compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and statutes.
Provide individual and family therapy.
Review treatment plans and progress notes.
Oversee client records management and compliance.
Perform routine chart audits.
Provide direct clinical services, including individual, family, couple, and group therapy, as well as issue-specific or educational groups such as parenting skills, anger management, and substance abuse interventions as directed.
Oversee intern supervision and field opportunities.
Support company marketing efforts.
Support and follow through on service and operational compliance in collaboration with the Director and company owners.