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General Description
Under the supervision of the Mental Health Service Director performs complex managerial work overseeing the daily operations of Youth Services. Pursues other grants for the center to expand the service delivery system; may manage other grant programs. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; and developing and evaluating budget requests. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Serves as a member of Quality Council and is responsible for overall management necessary to assure all aspects of services support the mission of the Center. Ensures compliance with Center's policies and procedures, contract/program protocols and requirements of other regulatory bodies. Requires travel in and out of Nueces County. Works under general supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgments.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Experience in the management of a program relevant to assignment, such as but not limited to a community-based mental health program for children and families. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework, Psychology, Social Work, Medicine, Nursing, Rehabilitation, Counseling, Sociology, Human Growth and Development, Physician Assistant Studies, Gerontology, Special Education, Educational Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Intervention, Human Development and Family Sciences, Public Health, or Child and Family Welfare; plus three (3) years of related work experience

Must have current Texas Driver's license and good driving record.

Prefer graduate degree in field of study; certification /license in field of study; one year of work experience in an upper-management position; excellent computer skills; bilingual in English and Spanish.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of local, state and federal laws relating to mental health and the principals and practices of public administration and management.
  • Ability to manage program activities; to establish goals and objectives; to devise solutions to administrative problems; to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures; to prepare concise reports; and to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize a variety of assignments and manage time effectively.
  • Knowledge of customer service and performance improvement.
  • Knowledge of national accreditation The Joint Commission standards of behavioral healthcare.
  • In the course of being employed, understands and implements trauma informed care practices.