Program Manager-State Hospital Step Down

Job Details Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Scurry, TX 75158

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary Travel Percentage:
Up to 50% A complete application is required for consideration.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Each position requires a separate completed application

Job Title:

Program Manager-State Hospital Step Down Program

Do you have a passion for helping others and want a career where you can make a difference? Then join our NTBHA team. We have proved to be a strong, self-sufficient and enduring foundation within our community. We are committed to connecting and serving our clients where they live.

North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA), based in Dallas is responsible for developing a collaborative system of care for children, adolescents and adults with severe mental illness and other serious emotional disturbances, as well as those experiencing a substance use disorder. This position’s actions and work must align with NTBHA values and goals, regulations, and policies and procedures, and meet all documentation standards and regulatory requirements.

The State Hospital Step Down Program is designed to identify, assess, and facilitate the successful transitions of adults with serious mental illness (SMI), or a combination of SMI and medical needs exceeding the supports available in traditional settings who are clinically appropriate for transition from a hospital-based setting to a community-based services with proper supports.

The State Hospital Step Down Program Manager will oversee all aspects of the program including training, supervision, deliverables, and all roles listed for the manger in the Supervised Living Group Home Standards. The State Hospital Step Down Program Manager provides direct supervision to members of the State Hospital Step Down Program Care Coordinators or are part of the Intensive Transition Team (ITT) and oversees admissions into the program, including the residents of the Transitional Home as well as those residing in the community.

The Program Manager is responsible for ensuring the services delivered after enrollment, including oversight of the daily activities within the home. The ITT will plan for and complete the person-centered step-down/transition process. The ITT shall collaborate with, as applicable or determined necessary based on clinical presentation and client preference: state hospital staff, NTBHA’s continuity of care staff, Medicaid Managed Care Organization staff, a peer support specialist, a substance use counselor, the participant, and the participant’s family or legally authorized representative.

The Program Manager represents the ITT in court-related processes including written reports and testifying, as approved by the Program Manager of State Hospital Step Down and/or Chief Clinical Officer.

Travel is required as part of this role’s duties. Travel can vary from 20% to 100% per day. This would include all counties within NTBHA Catchment area (Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro & Rockwall Counties). This role may be required to use a fleet vehicle and/or a personal vehicle for business needs. This may include, but is not limited to field & home visits, offsite meetings, co-located sites and/or pick up items for business needs, etc.

If your program requires transport of individuals, this would only be allowed with a company vehicle and approval from management.

This position is classified as exempt and requires flexibility in scheduling to meet organizational needs, including adjusting work hours as necessary to ensure job responsibilities are completed.

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree with a major specialization in Human/Behavioral/Social Services or related field.
• Preferred:
  Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA): LPC, LCSW, Licensed Psychologist, or LMFT and/or experience Qualified Mental Health Professional.
• If a Qualified Mental Health Professional than a minimum of three years of experience in community mental health working with adult population…