Program Director, Jail-Based Competency Restoration

The Harris Center for Mental Health and ID; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,087 - 116,218; Full time

Job summary

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is seeking a Program Director V for the Jail Based Competency Restoration (JBCR) and Forensic Single Portal Authority (FSPA) programs in Harris County. This role provides programmatic and fiscal supervision, staff oversight, and collaboration with county agencies to ensure clinically appropriate services and timely court documentation.

Responsibilities include supervising unit staff, evaluating performance, coordinating day-to-day operations, ensuring

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required.
• LPC/LMFT/LCSW licensure required.
• Minimum 7 years in mental health with 5+ years supervisory experience.
• Experience in jail/correctional settings preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; leadership ability.
• Ability to work independently and deliver timely documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to unit staff and ensure quality performance.
• Evaluate staff performance and implement disciplinary actions with guidance.
• Coordinate daily operations following 46B guidelines and procedures.
• Monitor defendants in competency restoration programs for quality and referrals.
• Communicate information to community stakeholders professionally.
• Arrange coverage to ensure services meet all orders.
• Participate in hiring and disciplinary processes for supervised staff.
• Follow safety and liability protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Comply with policies and submit reports per state and county monitoring requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent

Licensure: LPC/LMFT/LCSW

Job description

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is seeking a Program Director V for the Jail Based Competency Restoration (JBCR) and Forensic Single Portal Authority (FSPA) programs in Harris County. This role provides programmatic and fiscal supervision, staff oversight, and collaboration with county agencies to ensure clinically appropriate services and timely court documentation.

Responsibilities include supervising unit staff, evaluating performance, coordinating day-to-day operations, ensuring