Program Director IV

Program Director IV Houston, TX Job Details Full-time From $84,454 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Employee assistance program Employee discount Loan forgiveness Retirement plan Qualifications Quality control corrective actions Treatment plan development LMFT Fiscal management Microsoft Excel Clinical program implementation Healthcare staff management Utilization review Working with individuals with disabilities Computer literacy Regulatory compliance Licensed Clinical Social Worker Compliance audits & assessments LPC Collaborating with government agencies Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Compliance management implementation Master's degree Quality assurance audits Managing budgets in a finance role Master's degree in human services Working with individuals with mental health conditions Human Services Budget management in healthcare Productivity software Quality audits Senior level 4 years Cross-functional collaboration Cross-functional team management Communication skills Staffing management Cross-functional communication Full Job Description The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is hiring a Program Director IV for their Independent Living team! The Program Director IV is responsible for assuring adequate staffing patterns, meeting performance standards and compliance for supervised programs. Provides qualitative, supportive, and administrative leadership to staff. Works in collaboration with other Divisions and support departments within the Agency to achieve Division goals and objectives. Maintains effective collaborative working relationships with Law Enforcement, Courts, and various community stakeholders. Your role in

Action:

Plans and implements program/unit objectives in accordance with applicable policies, plans and procedures. Monitors the delivery of appropriate services. Reviews Utilization Review and Quality Assurance reports. Creates/implements, monitors corrective action plans based upon report results. Develops, prioritizes and implements measurable goals & objectives & processes to meet Agency mission, performance targets/requirements and Quality standards related to the delivery of clinical care. Reviews all data available to ensure compliance with contract performance targets, quality management audits and other regulatory requirements and assures processes are instituted for correction of non-compliant areas. In collaboration with the Division's Budget Manager, monitors achievement of budgetary targets (expenses and revenue) for program supervised & assures correction for unacceptable variances. Works collaboratively with Law Enforcement and community stakeholders to facilitate information in a coordinated and timely manner. Works collaboratively with the Director and other Agency administrative staff to facilitate inter and intra-divisional integration to share information in a coordinated and timely manner. Works collaboratively with Agency staff to enhance customer satisfaction. Coordinates as requested with local and state agencies to improve operations, treatment outcomes and collaborations. Performs other related duties as assigned. Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

Master's degree in Human Services field.

Experience :

At least 7 years' experience working in mental health and or mental disabilities setting to include 4 years' management experience. This experience should include overseeing 24-hour programs (i.e., hospitals, residential programs, emergency centers), budgets, professional staff, Medicaid and other revenue generating activities. Other Key Qualifications Clinical license through the State of Texas for one of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, required. Maintains current licensure/ credentials with appropriate state licensure regulatory board:

LPC, LCSW, or LMFT Requires Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of treatment modalities for a wide range of psychiatric conditions. Must have basic knowledge of principles of the development, implementation and documentation of individualized care and treatment. Must have working knowledge of basic principles of management. Ability to effectively lead others in achieving organizational goals. Strong communication skills with ability to effectively converse and listen to others and construct clear and concise written communication. Able to utilize basic Word/ Excel documents successfully About us: The Harris Center is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provides care to over 90,000 people and has an annual budget of over $300 million. As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The Harris Center provides a full continuum of services at 80 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the largest communities in the nation. By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.

What else you should know:

This posting is associated with position #70193. Location 3809 Main St. Houston, TX

• 24/7 residential facility Shift Monday
• Friday 8am
• 5pm.

What we have to offer:

The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching

• a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being.

Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks. Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being. Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.