Director of Behavioral Health Services in Corpus Christi, TX

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Director of BH Svcs Mgr V - Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.
The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuityas well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

The Director of Behavioral Health Services performs advanced (senior-level) and complex managerial duties overseeing and administering the business functions of the Behavioral Health Services department at the SSLC. Establishes goals and sets priorities for the department to ensure continuous quality improvement and improve compliance with terms of the settlement agreement. Maintains knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and departmental and agency policy. Develops local guidelines, policies and procedures for the department and monitors for compliance. Oversees daily operations, activities and services provided by the Behavioral Health Services department, including positive behavior support plans, psychiatric support plans, counseling plans, skill acquisition plans, and restraint plans. Coordinates and evaluates service implementation for consistency and effectiveness and ensures behavioral health programs are integrated with other services to provide optimal services to the individuals residing at the SSLC. Implements directives and oversees development and implementation of corrective action plans (CAPs) and quality improvement plans (QIPs). Reviews, develops and approves documents and reports. Oversees allocation of staff resources. Hires, develops, plans, assigns, and supervises the work of behavioral health department staff. Ensures that the structure, staffing and operations of behavioral health services conform to the conditions of participation for the facility as an Intermediate Care Facility serving persons with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID), the terms of the settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. Ensures ongoing training, professional development and performance evaluation to facilitate service delivery and professional growth. Serves on and/or chairs committees and work groups. Works under limited supervision of the Assistant Director of Programs (ADOP), with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs related work as assigned. Serves as Administrator on Duty as needed and serves in the on-call rotation.