Residential Program Director

Position Summary:  The Senior Director of Programs for Specialized Female and Adult Female will be responsible for the clinical management of the Specialized Female and Adult Female program ensuring team management and development, program delivery, quality control and adherence to licensure and contract standards. No smoking workplace

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Cultivate relationships with existing referral sources and increase potential referral sources.


• Develop and implement strategies to ensure a healthy, working clinical team.


• Ensure communication in all programs to ensure quality, individualized treatment for each patient (and their children).


• Ensure attendance in all contract meetings and report findings to the Senior Director.


• Develop and implement tools to evaluate the skill, experience, and professional development needs of all staff, to meet standards of DSHS, TDCJ, Harris County, Child Protective Services, and other contract requirements.


• Responsible for quality control management which includes auditing the team’s work to ensure compliance with DHSH documentation requirements.


• Work with team to meet/exceed performance measures to ensure consistent/high-quality outcomes.


• Recruit, hire and oversee orientation of team members.


• Adhere to evidence-based curriculum and Santa Maria Hostel’s policies and procedures.


• Document all aspects of clinical services accurately and timely.


• Audit counseling team’s work to ensure compliance with state documentation requirements.


• Foster a positive work culture and promote teamwork and morale among staff.


• Ensure that clinical staff deliver high-quality care and adhere to treatment protocols.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Behavioral Science from four-year college or university; or five years’ experience as a team manager; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Annual completion of following Blue Basin training: Understanding of Motivational Enhancement Therapy; trauma, abuse and neglect, violence, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and related conditions or other approved, equivalent training. Must be familiar with Medicaid, TANF, and Children’s Health Insurance (CHIP) eligibility. Demonstrate knowledge of CMHBS and clinical supervision.

Certificates and Licenses:

Must have a current Counselor license from Texas Department of State and Health Services. Drug and Alcohol Counselor Licensure (LCDC) plus two (2) years’ experience working in social services field. With two years’ substance abuse treatment experience the following licensure may be substituted for an LCDC: Licensed Clinical Master Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMF). If driving on SMH business, must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and provide proof of current insurance.

Approval Requirements:

Position requires approval from TDCJ and HCCSCD.

Santa Maria Hostel 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.