Texas Community Based Mental Health Program Director (LPC, LCSW)

Program Director ? Community Based Mental Health ServicesEMS of Virginia is seeking a seasoned Program Director licensed as an LPC or LCSW in Texas, to serve as the leader of the Texas branch of EMS?s Community Based Services. This position will begin as part-time with the opportunity for growth.EMS has been in business since 2005 in Virginia. We are seeking to expand into Texas through services similar to Intensive In-home Counseling (children) and Mental Health Skill-building (adults) called Skills Training & Development. The ideal candidate will have experience with these services and will be able to carry out the vision for growth in Texas. This will include all aspects of establishing the services, from state applications, licensing, policy/procedures, and staffing. Support and materials used in Virginia will be available, though we are seeking a subject matter expert to operate services in Texas.Ongoing Duties And ResponsibilitiesResponsible for following through with referrals and completing assessments (initial, reassessments, comprehensive assessments)Responsible for case assignment and maintenance of client careEnsures that billable hours are achieved for clients assigned to counselors under his/her supervisionAssists with service authorization requestsIdentifies and finds solutions for problems with service deliveryInterviews and hires new staffResponsible for the training and development of staffProvides weekly administrative and clinical supervision to staffPlans and facilitates weekly team meetings and group supervisionCompletes clinical supervision notes and logsEvaluates staff performanceWorks with Director on personnel decisions, including position appointments, terminations, issues, and disciplinary actionsWorks with the team on devising policies and procedures to ensure sufficient and effective services and compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and statutesResponsible for providing individual and family therapy Responsible for reviewing treatment plans and progress notes Oversees the management of client and records and compliance Performs routine chart auditsProvides direct clinical services to clients, including individual, family, couple, and group therapy along with issue-specific or educational groups (parenting skills, anger management, substance abuse interventions as directed)Oversees intern supervision and field opportunitiesSupports marketing efforts of companyProvides support and follow through on overall service and operational compliance in collaboration with Director and Company OwnersMinimum QualificationsEducation and ExperienceCandidate must be licensed as an LPC pr LCSW in Texas. Candidates should have experience with staff supervision, program compliance, and program development, with the ability to grow within a leadership role.Knowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesAbility to set strategic objectives for mid-size social service organization; working knowledge of human services system, roles of human services personnel, and relevant community resources; ability to screen, hire, manage, and evaluate staff; ability to conduct and facilitate meetings; knowledge of the principles and techniques of counseling services to youth, families, and adults with mental illness; ability to maintain effective working relationships with other social services providers, service purchasers, and clients; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Employees must pass a State Police Criminal Record Check, Department of Social Services Record and FBI Checks. Employees are also required to complete a Tuberculosis Screening Test upon employment and every year thereafter. Employees shall be provided trainings in behavior management, CPR, and First Aid upon employment.Pay Range: $30-$35/hour; hours are flexible for the part-time position, and to be determined through mutual conversation based on availability of candidate and company needIf you have any questions, please email schristopher@emsofvirginia.comWe look forward to hearing from you!www.emsofvirginia.comPowered by JazzHR