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Location

904 AVENUE O, Lubbock, TX, 79401

Base Pay

$53435.2 - $74880 / Year

Job Category

Employee

Employee Type

Exempt FT

Required Degree

Master

Manage Others 

Yes

Travel Percentage

25%

Minimun Experience

4 Years

Contact Information 

Email

[email protected]

Description

StarCare Specialty Health System is seeking a Child & Adolescent Services Manager to join it's outstanding Outpatient Mental Health Services Team supporting people with mental illness in Lubbock and the surrounding communities.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the oversight and administration of the Child & Adolescent Services program, which includes the effective planning, organization, administration, and evaluation of the operations of Outpatient Mental Health Services, Multi-Systemic Therapy program (MST), HHSC System Navigator Program and Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Waiver. This includes ensuring well-trained personnel perform job functions within the organization and that outcomes indicative high quality service provision is achieved.
  • Duties include ensuring the programs comply with all Health and Human Services (HHSC), Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) guidelines, ensuring the financial viability of programs. Provide leadership, guidance, and leadership to assigned staff including recommendations for staffing (hiring and terminations) as well as provide a positive work environment with continuous quality evaluation and improvement.

 

Schedule: This is a full-time/exempt position scheduled Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, with flexibility to meet the needs of the Behavioral Health Division.

 

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, company paid hospital indemnity plan, retirement plan with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), thirteen (13) paid holidays, sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, and employee referral augmentations.

Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in a human services field (Counseling, Psychology, Social Work), appropriate state recognized license (LPC, LCSW, will consider an LPC-Intern).
  • Four (4) years of full-time paid related work experience (or other intensive support service area) serving people with mental illness and/or Intellectual Disabilities.
  • At least one (1) year of upper-level management experience.

 

Additional Requirements:

  • Must pass a pre-hire drug screen and criminal background check.
  • Must have a Texas driver's license, liability auto insurance, and be insurable under the Agency's insurance.

Summary

WHY CHOOSE STARCARE?

Welcome to StarCare Specialty Health System, where your passion for making a difference thrives! At StarCare, we imagine a community where all people have hope and the opportunity to achieve their full potential for health and wellbeing. Here’s why you should choose StarCare:

  1. Impactful Purpose: Contribute to meaningful change as the state-designated Local Authority for mental health, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders. Be a catalyst for positive empowerment.
  2. Comprehensive Care: StarCare offers a broad array of specialty healthcare services that support and empower people as valued members of the community.
  3. Collaborative Environment: StarCare is proud to work with a network of community stakeholders to ensure all people have access to the healthcare they need.
  4. Professional Growth: StarCare offers many different opportunities for growth in the fields of mental health, substance use disorders, aging, intellectual & developmental disabilities, veterans, and healthcare administration. Come grow your career with us!
  5. Legacy of Service: Since 1967, StarCare has provided hope and health to Lubbock, Hockley, Lynn, Crosby, and Cochran counties.

At StarCare Specialty Health System, your work is not a job. It’s a fulfilling journey of providing hope and supporting and empowering people as valued members of the community. Ready to get started? We’ve been waiting for you!

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.