Manager (226 Days) -(RTP20260616-041)
Description
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Oversee daily operational functions supporting school-based and clinic-based mental health services to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
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Develop, implement, and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs) to promote consistency, operational excellence, and quality across all mental health programs.
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Support clinical leadership in maintaining documentation standards, productivity expectations, and evidence-based practices to ensure high-quality clinical service delivery.
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Lead the implementation, maintenance, optimization, and staff training of the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system to support compliance and operational efficiency.
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Integrate district systems, including PowerSchool, MTSS, Data Portal, and EdPlan, into departmental workflows to improve coordination, reporting, and service delivery.
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Lead and manage the department’s Quality Improvement (QI) program, establishing processes that promote continuous improvement and operational effectiveness.
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Conduct and oversee internal audits of clinical records, billing activities, and service documentation to ensure accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance.
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Ensure compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, state licensure requirements, grant mandates, accreditation standards, and district policies across all department operations.
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Analyze performance, operational, and compliance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for system improvements and enhanced service outcomes.
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Develop, implement, and monitor corrective action plans to address audit findings, compliance concerns, and identified performance gap.
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Manage and monitor the department’s general operating and grant-funded budgets, ensuring allowable expenditures, fiscal accountability, reporting accuracy, and compliance with funding requirements.
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Collaborate with finance teams on budget projections, expenditure monitoring, financial reporting, and resource allocation planning to support departmental goals.
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Oversee contracts with external providers, consultants, and community partners, including contract development, renewals, vendor performance monitoring, and alignment with district standards.
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Evaluate contracted services for quality, compliance, effectiveness, deliverables, and cost-efficiency, coordinating with procurement and legal departments as necessary.
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Develop, deliver, and evaluate staff training programs related to clinical documentation, compliance requirements, billing procedures, quality assurance systems, and operational workflows, using data and feedback to continuously improve training.
Qualifications
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Required Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
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Preferred Master’s Degree from an accredited university.
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Preferred Current Texas licensure (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LPA, LP, or LSOP).
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Required Minimum five (5) years of experience in mental health services.
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Knowledge of mental health services operations, quality assurance, compliance standards, and applicable federal, state, licensing, accreditation, and grant requirements.
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Skill in analyzing operational, clinical, financial, and compliance data to identify trends, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
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Skill in budget administration, grant management, contract oversight, vendor performance
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Ability to develop, implement, and monitor operational procedures, quality improvement processes, corrective action plans, and compliance systems.
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Ability to lead and support cross-functional teams through training, coaching, performance management, and organizational change initiatives.
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Skill in utilizing Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems, district data platforms, Microsoft Office applications, and reporting tools to support operational effectiveness.
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Ability to communicate effectively and build collaborative relationships with district leadership, staff, families, community partners, vendors, and regulatory agencies while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.
Work Locations: Mental Health Services 9400 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY SUITE 1304 BOX 384 Dallas 75231
Job: Mental Health Manager-Licensed
Full-time
Minimum Salary: 74,996.00
Median Salary: 91458.00
Job Posting: Jun 17, 2026
