Supervisor, Community Behavioral Health

University of Texas; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Dell Medical School seeks a Supervisor for Campus Behavioral Health Operations to lead staff, coordinate daily outreach, and manage partnerships with schools and community partners. You will ensure regulatory compliance, maintain data quality, and drive program performance across multiple sites.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, process improvements, and a focus on HIPAA/FERPA standards within a dynamic health-education environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• At least 5 years of healthcare/behavioral health program experience with supervisory exposure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise community behavioral health staff and coordinate staffing/workloads.
• Oversee day-to-day outreach operations across school and community sites.
• Represent the program in stakeholder meetings and partnerships.
• Ensure HIPAA/FERPA compliance and high-quality data reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Interpersonal Savvy

Customer Focus

Organizational Agility

Education

Bachelors in Public Health/Health Admin/Social Work/Education/Psychology/Sociology

Job description

**General Notes**Dell Medical School is seeking a Supervisor, Community Behavioral Health.**Purpose**This position is funded through the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium (TCMHCC), a statewide initiative established by the Texas Legislature to strengthen access to and coordination of mental health services for children, adolescents, and perinatal women. The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School serves as a designated Health-Related Institution (HRI) under TCMHCC. The Supervisor, Campus Behavioral Health Operations and External Relations, provides frontline leadership and operational oversight for school-based behavioral health programs. This role supervises community-facing staff, coordinates day-to-day program delivery, and supports consistent implementation of outreach strategies. The Supervisor collaborates closely with clinical teams, program leadership, school districts, and community partners to ensure effective program execution, regulatory compliance, and positive stakeholder engagement. Reporting to a Manager of Outreach and Education, this role translates program goals into actionable outreach workflows and monitors performance, quality, and service delivery outcomes.This position has an end date of 8/31/2027, but may be renewable based upon availability of funding, work performance, and progress toward goals. Funding is expected to continue. **Responsibilities****Leads Staff Supervision and Team Coordination*** Recruits, hires, trains, s supervises, coaches, and develops community behavioral health liaisons.* Assigns staffing, workloads, schedules, and geographic coverage to optimize outreach activities and service delivery.* Monitors staff productivity, engagement, and performance outcomes.* Establishes performance expectations, conducts performance discussions, and manages corrective action as needed.**Coordinates Daily Behavioral Health Operations*** Oversees day-to-day outreach strategy and workflows.* Ensures timely and consistent outreach activities across school and community sites.* Adjusts workflows and staffing based on program demand and priorities.* Troubleshoots operational issues and escalates complex concerns. **Leads External Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement*** Serves as primary point of contact for designated school and community partners.* Represents the program at community or academic events.* Supports relationship management and communication with district leaders.* Participates in stakeholder meetings, outreach events, and program briefings.* Facilitates issue resolution and partner feedback collection. **Ensures Compliance and Quality Standards*** Ensures adherence to HIPAA, FERPA, and organizational compliance requirements.* Reinforces documentation, reporting, and workflow standards.* Supports audit readiness and addresses minor compliance findings.* Escalates risks or compliance concerns to leadership. **Monitors Performance, Data, and Reporting*** Tracks operational metrics, utilization, and outreach outcomes.* Reviews data for trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.* Ensures accurate and timely data entry in designated systems.* Prepares routine operational and performance reports. **Implements Process Improvements*** Identifies inefficiencies in workflows and proposes improvements.* Supports implementation of standardized processes and tools.* Incorporates partner and staff feedback into operational enhancements.* Assists leadership in piloting new initiatives. **Collaborates Cross-Functionally*** Coordinates with clinical, administrative, and IT teams.* Aligns outreach operations with broader program goals.* Supports internal communication and resource alignment. **Marginal or Periodic Functions:*** Supports onboarding of new staff.* Participates in special projects, pilots, or expansion initiatives.* Contributes to development of outreach materials and tools.* Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.* Performs related duties as required. *Other duties as identified by department* **KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES****Managing and Measuring Work*** Effectively assigns, monitors, and evaluates work to ensure results are achieved.* Defines clear performance expectations and tracks outcomes.* Uses metrics to drive accountability and results. **Building Effective Teams*** Creates strong teams with high morale and shared accountability.* Fosters collaboration and trust among team members.* Addresses conflict constructively and promptly. **Process Management*** Designs, implements, and improves workflows for efficiency and consistency.* Standardizes processes to improve service delivery.* Ensures adherence to established workflows. **Interpersonal Savvy*** Builds productive relationships and navigates complex interpersonal dynamics.* Manages sensitive interactions with professionalism.* Builds trust with schools, families, and partners. **Planning*** Effectively scopes and organizes work to meet objectives.* Anticipates workload and staffing needs.* Prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines. **Customer Focus*** Prioritizes needs of stakeholders and delivers high-quality service.* Responds proactively to partner needs.* Incorporates feedback into improvements. **Organizational Agility*** Understands and navigates organizational structures and processes.* Works effectively across departments* Adapts to changing healthcare and education environments **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE****Minimum Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Social Work, Education, Psychology, Sociology, or related field* Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in healthcare, behavioral health, public sector, nonprofit, or school-based programs including 1 year of direct supervisory or team lead experience.* Relevant education and experience may be substituted **Preferred Qualifications:*** Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH), Social Work (MSW), Health Administration (MHA), Education, Counseling, Therapy, or related field.* Minimum 6 years of progressively responsible program or operations experience.* Experience in behavioral health, school-based programs, or population health initiatives. **LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS****Required:*** None**Preferred:*** Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)* Certified Healthcare Executive (CHE)* Project Management Professional (PMP) ## **Salary Range**$70,000 + depending on qualifications **SUPERVISION****Direct Reports:*** Behavioral Health Community Liaisons**Indirect Reports:*** Contracted outreach staff or school-based support personnel**Scope:*** Typically supervises 3-4 employees* Oversees operational activities across multiple school districts or program regions* Responsible for one primary functional area (operations/outreach) with coordination across clinical and administrative teams **BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY*** N/A **DECISION-MAKING RESPONSIBILITY****Independent decision-making:*** Staff scheduling, assignments, and workload balancing* Day-to-day operational adjustments* Routine partner coordination and issue resolution* Implementation of approved workflows and processes **Requires higher-level approval:*** Budget changes beyond defined thresholds* Program expansion or new partnerships* Staffing increases or structural changes* Major process redesign or policy changes ## **Required Materials*** Resume/CV* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor* Letter of interest