Mental Health Intake Program Administrator (LPHA)

Texas Panhandle Mental Health; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Forgiveness

Low-Cost Healthcare

Retirement Match

PTO & Holidays

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Texas Panhandle Centers is seeking a Program Administrator for Mental Health Intake (LPHA required) in Amarillo, TX. This full-time role leads trauma-informed care delivery, supervises program managers, and coordinates multiple grants across the agency and surrounding service area.

The successful candidate will bring TX LPHA credentials, strong supervisory experience, and a track record in grant administration within behavioral health.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) license and in good standing in Texas.
• 4 years of supervision experience.
• 2 years of grant and grant oversight experience.
• Experience in the mental health field.
• Working knowledge of grant and contract administration.
• Valid Texas Driver's License with insurable driving record.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Employees may be required to utilize personal mobile phones for 2FA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ethical and professional communications using trauma-informed care language.
• Collaborate with clinical directors to improve access to mental health and/or substance use services.
• Oversee and manage multiple grants and programs (Adult Mental Health Intake, Diversion Center, Jail Services, Mobile Crisis Outreach Team, Jail Based Competency Restoration, Outpatient Substance Use Services).
• Directly supervise managers of the above programs and provide hands-on leadership for daily operations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and tailor supervision to each program.
• Demonstrate strong grant/contract compliance and practice management skills.
• Communicate with community partners and clients accessing care.
• Evaluate and improve service delivery workflows to meet grant requirements.

Education

LPHA license

Supervision experience

Grant and grant oversight experience

Mental health field experience

Grant and contract administration

Texas Driver's License

Two-factor authentication (2FA)

Job description

Texas Panhandle Centers is seeking a Program Administrator for Mental Health Intake (LPHA required) in Amarillo, TX. This full-time role leads trauma-informed care delivery, supervises program managers, and coordinates multiple grants across the agency and surrounding service area.

The successful candidate will bring TX LPHA credentials, strong supervisory experience, and a track record in grant administration within behavioral health.