Lead Jail Diversion Program Manager, Behavioral Health

HOTBHN; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid Health Insurance

Employer paid Dental Insurance

Employer paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Short Term Disability

Employer Paid Employee Assistance Plan

Payroll Direct Deposit

12 paid Holidays per year

Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan

Job summary

Heart of Texas Region Behavioral Health Network is seeking a management professional to oversee the Regional Jail Diversion/SB 292 program in Hill, Bosque, Falls, Limestone, and Freestone counties. The role includes supervising five staff, ensuring service standards, coordinating referrals, and reporting to court as needed.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, on-site with competitive benefits including employer-paid health and life insurance, retirement plan, PTO, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Requires successful experience in providing mental health services for people with severe and persistent mental illnesses; knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention.
• Experience in managing a program area, managing budget, developing policies and procedures, and conducting performance evaluations.
• One year of case management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises five staff assigned to Regional Jail Diversion/SB 292 program.
• Identifies and screens individuals in the legal system for mental illness.
• Provides on-site assessments and develops interventions.
• Provides crisis support as needed.
• Coordinates referrals and case management.
• Ensures continuity of care with area jails.
• Prepares progress notes and documentation.
• Advocates with legal entities for people with mental illness.
• Provides reports for court as requested.
• Appears in court to advocate for individuals as requested.

Skills

Staff supervision

Court testimony

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

CPR/First Aid/PMAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social sciences, humanities, or education

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Heart of Texas Region Behavioral Health Network is seeking a management professional to oversee the Regional Jail Diversion/SB 292 program in Hill, Bosque, Falls, Limestone, and Freestone counties. The role includes supervising five staff, ensuring service standards, coordinating referrals, and reporting to court as needed.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, on-site with competitive benefits including employer-paid health and life insurance, retirement plan, PTO, and holidays.