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

EMS•Dallas, TX

20d•$30 - $35

About The Position

EMS of Virginia is seeking a seasoned Program Manager licensed as an LPC or LCSW in Texas, to serve as the leader of the Texas branch of EMS’s Community Based Services. This position will begin as part-time with the opportunity for growth. EMS has been in business since 2005 in Virginia. We are seeking to expand into Texas through services similar to Intensive In-home Counseling (children) and Mental Health Skill-building (adults). The ideal candidate will have experience with these services and will be able to carry out the vision for growth in Texas. This will include all aspects of establishing the services, from state applications, licensing, policy/procedures, and staffing. Support and materials used in Virginia will be available, though we are seeking a subject matter expert to operate services in Texas.

Requirements

Candidate must be licensed as an LPC pr LCSW in Texas.
Candidates should have experience with staff supervision, program compliance, and program development, with the ability to grow within a leadership role.
Ability to set strategic objectives for mid-size social service organization
Working knowledge of human services system, 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 the principles and techniques of counseling services to youth, families, and adults with mental illness
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other social services providers, service purchasers, and clients
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Employees must pass a State Police Criminal Record Check, Department of Social Services Record and FBI Checks.
Employees are also required to complete a Tuberculosis Screening Test upon employment and every year thereafter.
Employees shall be provided trainings in behavior management, CPR, and First Aid upon employment.

Responsibilities

Responsible for following through with referrals and completing assessments (initial, reassessments, comprehensive assessments)
Responsible for case assignment and maintenance of client care
Ensures that billable hours are achieved for clients assigned to counselors under his/her supervision
Assists with service authorization requests
Identifies and finds solutions for problems with service delivery
Interviews and hires new staff
Responsible for the training and development of staff
Provides weekly administrative and clinical supervision to staff
Plans and facilitates weekly team meetings and group supervision
Completes clinical supervision notes and logs
Evaluates staff performance
Works with Director on personnel decisions, including position appointments, terminations, issues, and disciplinary actions
Works with the team on devising policies and procedures to ensure sufficient and effective services and compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and statutes
Responsible for providing individual and family therapy
Responsible for reviewing treatment plans and progress notes
Oversees the management of client and records and compliance
Performs routine chart audits
Provides direct clinical services to clients, including individual, family, couple, and group therapy along with issue-specific or educational groups (parenting skills, anger management, substance abuse interventions as directed)
Oversees intern supervision and field opportunities
Supports marketing efforts of company
Provides support and follow through on overall service and operational compliance in collaboration with Director and Company Owners