Program Manager - MHTDP - Hughes Unit
The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).
JOB SUMMARY:
Working under the administrative supervision and direction of the Senior Psychologist - Mental Health Therapeutic Diversion Program (MHTDP), serves as the clinical and administrative manager for mental health staff assigned to the Mental Health Therapeutic Diversion Program; duties involve implementation of the MHTDP; monitors for compliance with all policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Contributes to the success of the UTMB Correctional Managed Care operation.
- Facilitates development of goals, performance standards, and objectives of the program.
- Initiates implementation plans for new project and services within the program.
- Provides clinical and administrative supervision of mental health staff.
- Ensures coordination of the scheduling and delivery of mental health services.
- conducts and supervises mental health treatment.
- Develops and provides in-service training to mental health, medical staff, and other designated staff.
- Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary management team.
- Is responsible for the implementation, compliance, and successful outcome of all mental health Quality Management Programs.
- Serves as mental health representative with other on-site departments regarding the delivery of mental health services.
- Ensures professional liaison with patient families and community agencies.
- Ensures completion of clinically appropriate and timely documentation.
- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
- Performs related duties as required.
EQUIPMENT:
Standard office equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- May be exposed to such occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, harmful chemical, and/or disoriented or combative patients.
- May require extensive travel.
Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Doctoral or master's degree in psychology, counseling, or social work from an accredited university.
- Licensed as a psychological associate, professional counselor, or social worker in the state of Texas for at least five (5) years.
- Five (5) years or more experience working in a correctional mental health and a clinical setting with five (5) years concurrent experience in mental health management, administrative or in a supervisory position.
Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
