Program Specialist [1238] COPSD

Position: Program Specialist [1238] COPSD

Program: Amarillo, Texas – Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders (COPSD)

Salary: $48,880.00 - $52,020.80 Annually

Shift available: Full-time

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Staff will maintain ethical and professional communications at all times using respectful Trauma-Informed Care language
• The Program Specialist will serve as the team lead for a team of providers dedicated to working with people who are involved in the justice system
• These individuals will be diagnosed with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders (COPSD) or a serious mental illness (SMI)
• The people served in the justice involved programs will be enrolled in the SB 292 grant
• The Program Specialist will provide direct supervision for all the providers within this program
• The Program Specialist will be responsible for developing processes for coordinating recovery plans and receiving services within jails in compliance with grant requirements
• This position will train providers to offer groups, care coordination, case management, crisis intervention, and all other treatment practices consistent with best practices, agency standards and grant requirements
• The model of care provided will be in alignment with the principals of a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center program
• Treatment efforts will concentrate on building natural supports from the least restrictive environment
• The Program Specialist will be responsible for attending meetings associated with the grants, coordinating care with community stakeholders, developing policies and procedures in the programs and data submission
• This position will actively support the development and improvement of agency procedures
• Coverage for provision of treatment will be required in addition to program administrative responsibilities
• Adheres to TPC Business Code of Conduct and reports concerns if ethical and/or business standards defined in the code are compromised

Required qualifications to be successful in the job:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a major in psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, or other related human services field for QMHP credentialing
• Three (3) years of experience in behavioral health case management
• Graduate work in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of experience
• Flexible work schedule will be required based on the needs within the program
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and be insurable under agency vehicle policy
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred qualifications to be successful in the job:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited university in a mental health field.
• Have an LPC or LCSW license in the State of Texas. 
• Bilingual
• Qualify as an LPHA in good standing in the State of Texas
• Previous experience in mental health crisis de-escalation and intervention
• Experience working collaboratively with law enforcement and criminal justice systems
• Understanding of person-centered and trauma-informed care principles
• Ability to build rapport quickly and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills

At TPC, passion and meaningful work is rewarded! We offer employees:

• Click here for TPC’s FY2025 Summary of Benefits
• Robust benefit offerings – Medical, Urgent Care visits for a low $10 co-pay, Dental, and Vision
• Employer paid life insurance (1.5 times employee’s salary)
• Staff automatically enrolled into a 457 Retirement Account at 1% of their annual salary. Employer Match 1% higher than employee’s contribution up to 6% in the 403 (b) or 457 Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid time off – PTO accrual, Holidays
• One (1) annual Mental Health Floating Holiday, one (1) annual Celebrate Diversity Floating Holiday, and one (1) annual A Day to Remember Floating Holiday available to staff after 90 days of employment
• Additional Supplemental Coverage available i.e. Disability, Accidental, Cancer, Critical Care, and Section 125 Flexible Spending Account Plan
• 501(c)(3) designation – you can apply the for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Teladoc – gives you or your immediate family members in the household access to a medical provider free of charge via telephone or video
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – gives you or your immediate family members in the household access to behavioral health, financial, and legal counseling in person or via telephone