Senior Program Director, Forensic Mental Health (JBCR/FSPA)

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Retirement plan with company matching

Paid time off accrual

Cell phone discounts

Headspace subscription

Employee Assistance Program

Student loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in Houston, TX, is seeking a Program Director V for our Jail Based Competency Restoration team. You will provide overarching leadership to JBCR and FSPA services, ensure quality, and align operations with state statutes.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating daily operations, reporting to stakeholders, and working closely with Harris County agencies to maintain timely, compliant service delivery.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent.
• LPC, LMFT, LCSW required.
• At least 7 years’ experience working in mental health, including 5 years’ supervisory experience.
• Experience in jail/correctional settings with competency restoration knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise designated unit staff to facilitate optimal supervision in job duties.
• Evaluate staff performance and institute disciplinary actions when needed in collaboration with the Director of Court Services.
• Coordinate and implement business activities to maintain day-to-day operations per procedures and 46B guidelines.
• Monitor State Hospital Waitlist defendants and ensure clinically appropriate referrals and services.
• Report information to community stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist in hiring and disciplinary processes up to termination of staff.
• Institute procedures to address incidents/safety issues and liability risks.
• Ensure compliance with policies, accrediting bodies, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor defendant services for quality and clinical appropriateness for OCR/JBCR.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Legal compliance

Education

Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent

Job description

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in Houston, TX, is seeking a Program Director V for our Jail Based Competency Restoration team. You will provide overarching leadership to JBCR and FSPA services, ensure quality, and align operations with state statutes.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating daily operations, reporting to stakeholders, and working closely with Harris County agencies to maintain timely, compliant service delivery.