Description
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is seeking a visionary and dynamic Senior Director, of Adult Forensics Services to serve in our Forensic Administration department. The Sr. Director of Adult Forensic Services provides quality, administrative, budgetary/fiscal oversight and clinical programing of supervised programs/units. Provides supervision to the program managers/directors responsible for the specialized social and/or clinical functions of each program. Works collaboratively with Harris County and State Partners, along with the Harris Center programs/units. Adult Programs include the following: HCSO Clinical Services; Treatment Planning and Discharge Services; Jail Based Competency Restoration Services; Forensic Court Clinical Interview (Art 16.22) Services; Peer Re-Entry Services; Competency and Sanity; the Community Assistance and Referral Program, Forensic Single Portal In addition this position, serves as a back up to the Vice President for Forensic Mental Health Services in both an administrative and fiscal/ budgetary oversight for all programs under the division. This position has the authority to implement decisions and recommendations to enhance the services or programs. Responsible for program planning and implementation inclusive of Utilization management oversight. This position requires travel, flexible work hours and on-call status
Your Role in Action:
Provides leadership through coaching and mentoring supervised staff toward achievement of desired division/agency goals and objectives.
In conjunction with the Divisional Practice Managers, Program Managers and Directors develop, prioritizes, and implements relevant goals, objectives and processes to meet agency mission and strategic plans, contract performance targets/requirements, divisional productivity targets, Medicaid and other regulatory requirements 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
Projects programmatic budgetary needs according to operational priorities and available divisional financial resources.
Monitors achievement of budgetary targets (expenses and revenue) for programs supervised and assures correction for unacceptable variances.
Effectively utilizes Agency resources to meet changing operational needs of supervised programs.
Supervises and evaluates the work performance of the Division Practice Managers to facilitate optimal performance.
Responsible for assuring that practice managers maintain established productivity standards for staff in supervised programs.
Works collaboratively with community and state agencies in program planning and implementation.
Demonstrates an understanding of and ensures compliance with Correctional Health Care Standards, evidence-based practices and best practices.
Monitors the delivery of appropriate services. Reviews Utilization Review and Quality Assurance reports.
Creates/implements monitors corrective action plans based upon report results.
Serves as a liaison in communicating relevant information between administration and program/unit staff via verbal and/or written communication, as well as external agencies/facilities specific to the operating unit.
Works collaboratively with the Vice President to communicate relevant ongoing and timely information affecting the delivery of mental health services to staff and consumers in an emergency and disaster event.
Submits periodic reports/action plans as requested detailing critical issues and/or accomplishments of units, programs, or departments.
Ensures institution of procedures/actions to follow-up on incidents/safety issues that pose a liability risk for the agency and/or have a significant impact on the quality of consumer care.
Acts as a Harris Center representative functioning as a liaison with local and state agencies to improve operations, treatment outcomes, public education and collaborations.
Works collaboratively with Practice Managers, Program Manager and/or Program Directors to ensure staff comply with education, training requirements, safety and health requirements.
Performs related work and duties in a manner consistent with the Agency’s commitment and ensures that consumers and employees’ multicultural differences are respected.
Performs other related duties as assigned. Adapts to changing work requirements.
Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.
Requirements
What qualifications you will need:
Education:
Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent
Requires Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Maintains current licensure/credentials with appropriate state licensure regulatory board.
Experience:
Seven (7) years’ experience in direct clinical services
Five (5) years of experience in a supervisory administrative capacity with fiscal budgetary responsibilities.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of quality management principles.
Knowledge about treatment modalities for a wide range of psychiatric conditions.
Knowledge of evidence-based practices and/or best practices.
Ability to work collaboratively with other professional groups within the community, state and federal level.
Ability to effectively lead staff in achieving organizational goals.
Strong communication skills with ability to effectively converse and listen to others and construct clear and concise written communication.
Ability to identify and offer solutions to resolve problems, using knowledge of the organization to identify helpful resources.
Effective time management and organizational skills.
Able to utilize basic Word and Excel documents to successfully prepare written reports or documents for presentation and other administrative purposes.
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 #8681
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.
Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.
