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North Texas Behavioral Health Authority · 2 days ago

Competency Restoration Program Coordinator

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$60K/yr - $75K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Work independently and make decisions consistent with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Oversee the performance of the competency restoration hospital programs.

Meet regularly with hospital staff to maintain program performance in accordance with local and state contracts.

Provide liaison between the Chief of Intensive and Forensic Services and community partners and agencies involved with the program.

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.

Maintain a liaison with personnel from state regulatory bodies and from program hospitals.

Provide consultation and technical assistance to contracted providers.

Assist providers with developing and/or improving program design.

Assist in the operation and monitoring of competency restoration programs in psychiatric hospitals under contract with NTBHA.

Assist in the training and orientation of hospital staff that are participants in competency restoration contracts with NTBHA.

Meet as needed with hospital staff to ensure the effective operation of competency restoration contracts.

Provide liaison between NTBHA, and psychiatric hospitals participating in competency restoration.

Assist the Chief of Intensive and Forensic Services in various duties related to competency restoration programs.

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.

Duties and projects may be assigned or changed to meet business needs.

Bilingual ability preferred but not required.

Qualification

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Licensed LPHAMonitoringForensic programsCompetency restoration programsDirect careProgram developmentGrant program operationData trackingDesign reviewPerformance trackingCoordinating efforts Texas competency restoration proceduresCompetency restoration curriculumTreatment team participationEvidence-based curriculum implementationTrauma-informed careHarm reductionRecovery principlesStandards of careRequirements knowledgeForensic commitmentsTRR servicesDriver’s licenseBackground record maintenanceMicrosoft Office SuiteOutlookWordExcelPowerPointPC knowledge

Required

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, counseling or a related field.

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.

At least three years’ experience with direct care of persons with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders.

At least two years of experience in program development, grant program operation and reporting, data tracking, design, and review.

Ability to develop and maintain data and performance tracking for competency restoration programs at private psychiatric hospitals, maintain compliance with state-required monitoring and reporting of competency restoration programs, and coordinating efforts between local hospitals and HHSC

Knowledge of Texas competency restoration procedures and laws as well as competency restoration curriculum and process.

Experience with participating in a treatment team that develops and monitors treatment plans for persons with severe persistent mental illness and substance use disorders.

Experience with the implementation of evidence-based curriculum for mental health services, preferably in competency restoration.

Experience in and knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction and recovery principles and standards of care.

Experience with and familiarity of rules and requirements for competency restoration programs, forensic commitments, and TRR services.

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.

Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., with an ability to become familiar with company-specific programs and software.

Must be able to work on and have knowledge of a PC (personal computer).