What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Mgr, DDP - Hodge Unit position at University of Texas Medical Branch?
The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).
JOB SUMMARY :
Working under the administrative supervision and direction of the Senior Psychologist, this position is responsible for the management and administration of the Developmental Disabilities Program (DDP) and is responsible for the overall care and treatment of developmentally disabled / Intellectually impaired inmates within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
- Contributes to the success of the UTMB Managed Care Organization
- Develops and implements Developmental Disabilities Program (DDP) goals, objectives and policies.
- Provides clinical and administrative supervision to DDP staff.
- Serves as a liaison with Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (TXMHMR) and other agencies to ensure continuity of care and consistency with applicable laws and community standards.
- Coordinates and provides in-service training to clinical and security staff regarding the identification and treatment of offenders with developmental disabilities.
- Gathers and analyzes data regarding the prevalence, treatment and aftercare of developmentally disabled offender(s).
- Coordinates and provides habilitative treatment to offenders in DDP.
- Serve as liaison with other departments including security, classification and medical.
- Ensures that all patients with developmental disabilities are appropriately identified and receive the necessary care; serves as a consultant on difficult or complex clinical cases.
- Ensures the appropriate staffing levels are maintained.
- Assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of a comprehensive network of developmental disabilities programs and services within DDP.
- Ensures compliance with required policies, standards and directives; ensures accreditation at designated facilities.
- Assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive Quality improvement program based upon timely access to care, effective and appropriate practices and interventions, staff training and peer review
- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
- Performs other related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES :
EQUIPMENT :
Standard office equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center.
Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.
