North Texas Behavioral Health Authority · 1 month ago
Forensic Program Manager
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expNorth Texas Behavioral Health Authority is seeking a Forensic Program Manager to oversee and expand multiple criminal justice programs focused on competency restoration. The role involves managing program design, implementation, and compliance while building relationships with various stakeholders in the community.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Work independently and make decisions consistent with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Oversee the performance of the assigned Competency Facilitators
Meet regularly with the Competency Facilitators for the purpose of supervision and clinical consultation and document this in accordance with NTBHA policies and procedures
Provide liaison between the Director of Intensive and Forensic Services and community partners and agencies involved with forensic services
Create, analyze, prepare, and maintain records, files, documents, reports, and correspondence
Identify and facilitate solutions for recognized problems
Use effective written and oral communication skills with individuals from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Constructively and efficiently work with other professionals and staff, community representatives, persons with disabilities, and family members
Develop effective inter- and intra-team relationships to encourage and support communication among various organizations
Respect diversity and develop an environment of professionalism and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors
Maintains liaison with personnel from state regulatory bodies and from community groups
Provide consultation and technical assistance to contracted MH providers
Assist providers with developing and/or improving program design
This position may require some travel throughout the counties served by NTBHA: Dallas, Ellis, Rockwall, Kaufman, Navarro, and Hunt
Requires cellular availability after hours and flexible work hours to meet program needs
Responsible for adherence to and compliance with NTBHA policies and procedures and state regulatory codes
Other duties assigned by NTBHA
Bilingual ability preferred but not required
Qualification
Required
Must be a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) in the state of Texas: RN, RN-APN, PA, LPC, LCSW, PhD, or LMFT required
Master's degree in social work, psychology, human services, counseling or a related field
Applicants are preferred to be a fully licensed LPHA within the State of Texas; a minimum of 5 years of experience in operating, supervising, and monitoring forensic and competency restoration programs will be considered as a substitute
For individuals that are not LPHAs within the state of Texas or that do not have full licensure: At least four years' experience with direct care of persons with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Employment will be conditional upon obtaining full licensure within two years of hire
With a full license (i.e., LPC or LMSW): At least two years' experience with direct care of persons with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders
At least two years of experience in psychiatric crisis service settings of inpatient hospitals, psychiatric emergency departments, intensive outpatient services, and/or criminal justice facilities
Minimum of one year of experience in a law enforcement or correctional setting (county or local jail or detention center, state prison, state jail, or federal correctional center, probation, parole, or law enforcement or similar) involving direct care/contact with incarcerated individuals
Experience in providing psychosocial education, skills training, or teaching, particularly with the target population
Knowledge of the Texas criminal justice system in general and the local court systems within the NTBHA service area
Experience with participating in a treatment team that develops and monitors treatment plans for persons with severe persistent mental illness and substance use disorders
Knowledge of the various community resources and providers within the NTBHA service area including (but not limited to) supportive housing and employment, shelters, food banks, social service agencies, charities, medical and behavioral health providers, and other resources for the indigent population
Have experience with the implementation of evidence-based curriculum for mental health services, preferably in crisis management and/or criminal justice
Experience in and knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction and recovery principles and standards of care
Possess knowledge of diagnostic and risk assessments using NTBHA accepted tools and practices
Have an understanding of competency restoration, forensic commitments, and TRR services
Understanding of and experience with HHSC programming and systems, including Texas Resilience and Recovery, CMBHS, ANSA, and CARE
Possess knowledge of community resources, local indigent behavioral health systems and local authority/service coordination principles, objectives, and standards and methods
Be knowledgeable of provider specialty forensic program policies and procedures
Possess and maintains a valid driver's license
Pass and maintain a clear background record as required for healthcare organizations under state and federal contracts
Preferred
Bilingual ability preferred but not required
Benefits
457(b)
Paid time off
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Company
North Texas Behavioral Health Authority
NTBHA is the state-designated Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA) for the counties of Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro & Rockwall.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Anthony J. Garcia
Chief Compliance Officer
Matt Roberts
Chief Operations Officer
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