TRR Program Specialist V

Date:
Sep 3, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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TRR Program Specialist V

Program Specialist V

Health & Human Services Comm

BHS Mental

HealthBLK Grant MHP

20841

09/17/2026

Internal and External

Community and Social Services

$4,523.16 - $7,253.83

Monthly

TEXAS-B-21

Day

Days (First)

Eligible for Telework

Up to 20%

Regular

Full time

Nonexempt

AUSTIN

4601 W GUADALUPE ST

16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

Performs advanced consultative services and technical assistance work related to the Texas Resilience and Recovery (TRR) service delivery system and community-based behavioral health services. Work involves planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating major agency programs and initiatives; interpreting program requirements; developing statewide guidance; and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmental entities, contracted providers, community organizations, and other partners.

Provides leadership and subject matter expertise regarding TRR services, utilization management, service delivery, program implementation, quality improvement, and performance monitoring. The position works with Local Mental Health Authorities, Local Behavioral Health Authorities, state hospitals, community behavioral health providers, managed care and other system partners, and appropriate internal agency divisions. May serve as a lead worker by coordinating projects, providing technical direction, reviewing work products, and supporting staff development.

Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Provides advanced consultative services, technical assistance, and subject matter expertise related to TRR services and associated behavioral health programs. Plans, coordinates, and supports statewide implementation of program requirements, service delivery expectations, and utilization management processes. Responds to complex program inquiries; identifies operational barriers, trends, and training needs; and develops practical options and recommendations. Provides routine and targeted technical assistance to internal and external representatives and facilitates statewide calls, work groups, trainings, and other stakeholder activities.

Administers assigned TRR programs, projects, grants, and contracts. Monitors provider performance, deliverables, service data, expenditures, and compliance with applicable program and contract requirements. Collects, validates, and analyzes programmatic, fiscal, utilization, and performance information to assess progress, identify trends and risks, and inform technical assistance, quality improvement, and management decisions. Communicates findings and required follow-up, tracks resolution, and escalates significant or unresolved concerns to the appropriate manager.

Plans, develops, implements, evaluates, and revises statewide program guidelines, policies, procedures, tools, forms, performance measures, contract language, and technical guidance related to TRR services. Interprets statutes, rules, regulations, policies, contracts, and program requirements and develops policy interpretation memoranda and other written guidance. Coordinates quality assurance and continuous improvement activities, identifies areas requiring change, and develops recommendations to improve consistency, accountability, service quality, and outcomes.

May participate in the development or revision of Texas Administrative…