• Job Description

  Req#: 70664

  Job Details

  Job Location: Community Services --38th & I-27 - Lubbock, TX

  Position Type: Full-time

  Education Level: Master's Degree & LPHA (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)

  Salary Range: $71,786.00 - $81,236.00 Salary/year

  Travel Percentage: Local Travel/Less than 25%

  Job Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

  Job Category: Health Care

  Description

  StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare) is the state designated Local Authority for mental health and intellectual disabilities for Lubbock, Lynn, Hockley, Cochran and Crosby Counties and the Local Authority for substance use disorders for 41 counties in the West Texas region. StarCare is also a Texas Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) and provides adult inpatient psychiatric services at Sunrise Canyon Hospital. StarCare proudly supports veterans via VetStar, aging citizens via the Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) delivered by Silver Star, and much more! StarCare’s mission is to provide access to a diverse array of specialty healthcare services that support and empower people as valued members of our community. StarCare has been providing HOPE & HEALTH to our community since 1967.

  StarCare is search of an experienced and licensed mental health professional to serve as Community Based Mental Health Director.

  Responsibilities include:

  • Develop, implement, and coordinate community based mental health services which include adult mental health basic services, intensive services, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), TCOOMMI (Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments), and children & youth mental health services.
  • Provide oversight and support to meet the requirements of a variety of funding and accrediting agencies including HHSC, SAMHSA and other governmental entities.
  • Create and implement related program policies and procedures.
  • Develop, manage and monitor budgets to maximize revenue and minimize expense.
  • Work with program directors and staff to assure appropriate licensure, accreditation and/or credentialing is current.
  • Identify reports needed to assess the quality of service provision.
  • Analyze, interpret and write required/requested reports.
  • Demonstrate a continuous effort to improve operations and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
  • Provide technical assistance and support to program staff.
  • Assist with special projects or assignments.
  • Communicate information to supervisor and other Center employees.
  • Complete all required documentation and submit within established timelines.

  Schedule: This is an EXEMPT position with a minimum of 40 hours per week, with the expectation of additional hours to be worked as necessary to ensure quality services.

  Benefit Package: StarCare offers an expansive benefit package including, but not limited to: company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, paid hospital indemnity plan, 401k with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, and employee referral augmentations.

  This position ensures all activities support the vision, mission and values of StarCare Specialty Health System.

  Qualifications

  
  

  • Master’s Degree in a Human Service related field with applicable licensure to include: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
  • Three (3) years of full-time experience in a related field, with three (3) years of full-time supervision.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred.
  • Skill and proficiency in operating a personal computer, with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Access, and email).
  • Knowledge and skill to operate standard office equipment, i.e., fax, phone, calculator, typewriter, copier, printer, etc.
  • Must possess a current Texas driver's license, liability insurance and be insurable under the organization's insurance.
  • Must pass a pre-hire drug screen and criminal background check.

  EEO Statement: StarCare Specialty Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

  Posted 5/18/23

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