Competency Restoration Educator - LPHA bei The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a Competency Restoration Educator LPHA for Jail Based Competency Restoration Program. Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Educator will be responsible for providing competency restoration services, which include legal education for defendants found incompetent to stand trial and psychosocial rehabilitation services. The CRE will provide training as identified by 46B statuary requirements with the curriculum approved by the state for competency restoration. The CRE must utilize effective strategies to implement a learning environment to facilitate change

Your role in action:

• Facilitates identified instructor led courses as needed for competency restoration in an individual or group setting.

• Works collaboratively with administration and management to enhance the overall quality of care and services provided across the agency in a trauma informed manner.

• Provides communication to the treatment team related to defendants learning.

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  Demonstrates sensitivity to the cultural diversity of individuals served, family members, visitors, and fellow employees.

• Assists in the monitoring of relevant standards, industry best practices, and evidence-supported practices ensuring that they meet and exceed healthcare training practices and statutory requirements. 

• Complies with agency policies and procedures, accrediting/regulatory bodies and performance contract documentation requirements.

• Monitors attendance of patients and communicates discrepancies to treatment team.

• Enters completions of instructional courses for staff in an accurate and timely manner into patient’s record.

• Demonstrates an ability to adapt and modify training materials to accommodate patient and agency needs.

• Other duties as assigned.

What qualifications will you need:

Education:

• Master’s degree in the social/behavioral sciences or education
• Must have a current licensure in the state of Texas as: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed 
  Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT

Experience: 

• At least 2 years of experience in staff training or instruction.
• At least 2 years of experience working in the behavioral health or intellectual or developmental disability field

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1.       Working knowledge of general business software, including Microsoft Office, word processing, information systems, and so forth.

2.       Exceptional interpersonal skills.

3.       Demonstrated expertise in communication skills, including public speaking, and professional writing.

4.       High degree of empathy toward individuals with SMI/COPSD/SED/IDD and the staff who work with individuals with SMI/COPSD/SED/IDD.

5.       Knowledge of appropriate rules, regulation, policies and procedures related to Competency Restoration.

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.

 What else you should know:

This posting is associated with position #7745

Work location – 1200 Congress Drive.

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.