Program Manager-Child Crisis Respite (Ellis) at North Texas Behavioral Health Authority in Waxahachie, TX 75167; Waxahachie, TX 75165

Job description

• Salary Range
• Our Children’s Crisis Respite program is designed to be short-term and community-based for children who need direct supervision and care. The Program Manager will actively participate in staffing's to determine best treatment for recovery.

Responsibilities

• Assist in clinical decision making regarding both admissions and discharges.
• Create and document a person-centered crisis recovery plan.
• Be an integral part of the treatment team for each individual.
• Assess individuals’ needs on a daily basis.
• Facilitate house meetings for both staff and house members.
• Provide therapeutic intervention in potential crisis situations and assist the team in ensuring the appropriate level of care.
• Assist house staff with driving, cleaning, cooking, and yardwork as needed.
• Recognize problems and identify and facilitate solutions.
• Communicate effectively and use effective interpersonal skills.
• Foster strong, positive, and effective working relationships with inter-agency and intra-agency team members.
• Duties and projects may be assigned or changed to meet business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related behavioral health field.
• Must meet the minimum qualifications of a Qualified Mental Health Professional-Community Services (QMHPCS) as outlined in the Texas Administrative Code 353.1415(a)(1), required.
• One or more years of experience as a QMHP with direct care of persons with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Preference given to experience in psychiatric crisis service settings.
• Experience participating as a member of a treatment team that develops and monitors treatment plans for persons with chronic & serious mental illness.
• Current knowledge of local community resources, providers, and social supports for homeless and indigent populations within the NTBHA service area.
• Possess and maintains a valid driver’s license. Must possess and maintain auto insurance.
• Pass and maintain a clear background check.
• Must be able to work on and have knowledge of a PC (personal computer).
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., with an ability to become familiar with company-specific programs and software.
• Understanding of and experience with HHSC programming and systems preferred, including Texas Resilience and Recovery, CMBHS, and CARE.

Skills

Required

• PC (personal computer) knowledge

Benefits

• • 457(b)
• • Paid time off
• • Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• • Health savings account
• • Flexible spending account
• • Tuition reimbursement
• $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary