Forensic Program Manager

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Job Title: Forensic Program Manager

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.

Position’s Role Summary:

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’s values and goals, policies and procedures, and meet all documentation standards and regulatory requirements.

NTBHA is seeking a licensed professional with excellent organizational, clinical and management skills to startup and manage a Forensic Support Team in partnership with Dallas County and HHSC. The coordinator will participate in the design, implementation, refinement and adaptation of programs and in planning future program strategies. Programs will demonstrate long-term strategies of investment in local reform, research, experimentation, and communications that seek to create ensure their success.

In this role, the Program Manager will be called upon to deliver under pressure and consistently produce high-quality work; build effective relationships and work proactively with other departments and agencies; anticipate potential issues and propose solutions; offer assistance and service to team members; and present ideas for improvement and be able to create a project plan to execute these improvements. The administrator will have responsibility for and will share in additional administrative, clinical, programmatic, and budgetary operations, including monitoring performance, outcomes and cost effectiveness.

The Program Manager will keep abreast of current events, developments, and issues in the field to maintain a balanced and objective perspective and approach to programs; support and maintain relationships with county and municipal departments, treatment providers and related agencies.

Requires availability and flexible work hours (after hours) to meet program needs.

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 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.