Program Director I/LPHA

Responsible for the administration of the HOT Counseling Center. Provides direct supervision of all staff assigned to these units and clinical oversight of all services provided. Is responsible for all supervisors’ functions of supervisees including hiring, evaluation, scheduling, discipline, etc. 

EXAMPLE OF WORK PERFORMED

• Responsible for the unit’s compliance with all applicable community standards and contract requirements.
• Assures all workload measures are met and data accurately submitted to CARE.
• Responsible for the unit’s financial stability including approval of expenditures.
• Ensures that staff meet designated direct service and/or billing expectations.
• Provides clinical oversight of all cases and provides training to assist staff in the development of their jobs.
• Manages a small caseload (6) providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Represents the agency in the community as appropriate. (example: attend quarterly SART meetings)

Experience:
Requires four (2) years of the required work experience to have been in an administrative, managerial or supervisory capacity.
Education:
Position requires a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field, plus six (6) years of work experience. Licensure as an LPHA required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Possess a working knowledge of mental health treatment and diagnostics. 
• Ability to work well with a variety of individuals including staff, community providers, consumers and the general public.
• Be able to communicate well with others in both an oral and written format.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs.
• Ability to supervise 20 staff members.
• Have strong organizational skills and have the ability to delegate to others and then monitor the completion of tasks.
• Be able to travel locally and regionally 
• Ability to learn about and implement trauma-informed care practices within the scope of work for the position.
• T he employee must have and maintain a level of general health that permits the performance of the job duties and ability to maintain regular attendance as set forth in Center policies and procedures.

Position: 130

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5PM

Salary: Depending on Experience  

Benefits:

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Employer paid Health Insurance
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Payroll Direct Deposit
12 paid Holidays per year
Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)**
**Certain Requirements Apply**

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full-time employment