Program Director V - Jail Forensic chez The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is hiring a Program Director V for our Jail Forensics team. The Program Director V provides comprehensive support for the Chronic Care Prescriber Team (CCPT), Joint Processing Center (JPC) Housing/Processing tank, and Discharge Planning program. This includes: (1) monitoring patient waitlists to ensure program is following policy and procedure in addition to clinical guidelines in regards to prescriber follow up appointments; (2) ensures that patients are processed into and out of the JPC housing tank within specified timeframes; (3) ensures patients housed in the Mental Health Infirmary Unit and MH Step Down tanks receive treatment and discharge planning; (4) ensures patients in the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy programs receive therapeutic services. Requires collaboration with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, internal Harris Center programs and Harris Health.  

Your role in Action:

• Provides supervision to designated unit staff to facilitate optimal supervision in the performance of job duties.
• Evaluates work performance of staff supervised and institutes written disciplinary actions for substandard performance when needed in collaboration with the MH Jail Administrator to ensure productivity standards, documentation and data submission.
• Coordinates and implements business activities necessary to maintain day-to-day operations in accordance with organization/departmental procedures 
• Requires daily monitoring of Chronic Care Prescriber Team waitlist and JPC Housing tank.
• Ensures patients prescribed psychotropic medications are seen no less than every 120 days (or as recommended) by a the CCPT.
• Compiles reports and analyzes data to ensure program efficiency
• Arranges for coverage to ensure services are being provided
• Participates in the hiring and disciplinary process up to and termination of supervised staff.
• Institutes procedures/actions of 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.
• Complies with the Harris Center and Harris County Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures, accrediting/regulatory bodies and contractual requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and adapts to a fast-paced and changing work environments. 

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent

·     Experience:

• At least 7 years’ experience working in mental health to include 5 years’ of previous supervisory experience. 
• Experience working in a jail or correctional setting with working knowledge of competency restoration and related statutes is preferred.

Requires Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must have well developed interpersonal, organizational skills, and be able to collaborate as part of a leadership and treatment team.
• Must have a desire to provide a high level of customer service with effective time management and organizational skills.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills and interact effectively at all times both within, and outside of, the agency.
• Possess a basic knowledge of statutes related to competency restoration and defendants opined incompetent to stand trial.
• Must maintain current licensure/credentials with appropriate state licensure board.
• Ability to effectively lead others.
• Must be able to identify and offer solutions to resolve problems using sound analytical, creative, and problem-solving skills.
• Must possess a working knowledge of the organization and strategic goals as they relate to the unit so as to identify helpful resources.
• Able to work independently and willing to work on assigned shifts/days.
  

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 #62226.
• Location Harris County Jail 1200 Baker St. Houston, TX 77072
• Shift Monday -Friday 8am -5pm

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.