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Texoma Community Center
Child and Adolescent Program Manager
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$37,365 / year median in Texas
+21% projected growth
Job Description
PURPOSEStrengthening Resiliency and Supporting RecoveryVISIONPromote and enhance access to intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health services that improve the lives of those in our community.
VALUEWe pledge to deliver quality services through partnerships with individuals, families, and community stakeholders. Texoma Community Center strives to develop and equip all staff with Trauma-Informed Care knowledge and competency-based skills. Trauma-Informed Care means treating the person as a whole, taking into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors. Our goal is to provide effective treatment as well as improving the quality and impact of care.
Join a team of dedicated service providers who seek to promote the accessibility of services that improve quality of life and support self-determination for persons with mental and developmental disorders. Texoma Community Center (TCC) is one of 39 Texas Community Centers, which are governmental entities as defined by Title 7 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.
Education and/or
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offeredEmployer paid Life Insurance & Short-Term DisabilityAdditional Opt-in benefits Wellness CreditDesignated Paid HolidaysPaid Time Off (PTO) Extended Illness LeaveRetirement Plan Payroll Direct DepositFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Designated Paid HolidaysSupports Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
VALUEWe pledge to deliver quality services through partnerships with individuals, families, and community stakeholders. Texoma Community Center strives to develop and equip all staff with Trauma-Informed Care knowledge and competency-based skills. Trauma-Informed Care means treating the person as a whole, taking into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors. Our goal is to provide effective treatment as well as improving the quality and impact of care.
Join a team of dedicated service providers who seek to promote the accessibility of services that improve quality of life and support self-determination for persons with mental and developmental disorders. Texoma Community Center (TCC) is one of 39 Texas Community Centers, which are governmental entities as defined by Title 7 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.
Position Summary:
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.Education and/or
Experience:
Masters Degree in Psychology, Sociology, and/or Social Work requiredLicensed 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 WorkerExperience working with individuals with mental illness and/ or addiction issues desirableCertificates, Licensure, Registrations:
Current drivers license and vehicle for use while at workKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships with staff and healthcare providersWorking knowledge in Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Medical Staff Coordination and/or continuous quality improvement philosophies and principles is preferredGeneral Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the general knowledge, skill, and / or ability required: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divideAbility 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 correspondenceAbility 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 performanceSecurity/Access:
Will have access to confidential information abiding by the organizations privacy policies and regulations concerning this informationEquipment, Tools, Materials:
Standard office equipment Benefits The benefits offered to TCC employees are competitive, comprehensive, and demonstrate the companys commitment to the well-being of its employees.Benefits include: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offeredEmployer paid Life Insurance & Short-Term DisabilityAdditional Opt-in benefits Wellness CreditDesignated Paid HolidaysPaid Time Off (PTO) Extended Illness LeaveRetirement Plan Payroll Direct DepositFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Designated Paid HolidaysSupports Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program