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*Please Note:*All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed.*/To receive Military Employment preference, a copy of the DD Form 214 (member #1 not accepted), NA Form 13038, VA Summary Benefits Letter, or a DD form 1300 must be provided before an interview can be extended./**College transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc. must be provided before an interview can be extended.If this information is not provided prior to the interview, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Attaching documents to the application is preferred.*Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

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*To learn more about TVC Employee Benefits, please click on this**link**.*

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*Submitted Through Work in Texas: *

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Work in Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile:CAPPS Recruit

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*General Description:*

This position serves as the Director of the Veteran Mental Health Program for the Texas Veterans Commission which connects veterans and their families to local, state and federal resources. Directs and coordinates services and provides training to peer service coordinators; community-based licensed mental health professionals and organizations; faith-based organizations; and justice involved veterans.

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*Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*

• Coordinate services and provide training to the following: peer service coordinators; community-based licensed mental health professional and organizations, faith-based organizations; and justice involved veterans.

• Coordinating and providing directions of a statewide mental health program for veterans and their families.

• Plans, directs and supervises the operations of the Veteran Mental Health Department.

• Establishes goals and objectives; develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and manages evaluation activities.

• Oversees the preparation of management and productivity reports and studies.

• Oversees special investigations, research studies, and internal audits.

• Develops and implements techniques for evaluating department activities.

• Develops and evaluates budget requests, monitors budget expenditures, and makes adjustments as necessary.

• Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates policies and procedures and monitors compliance with policies and procedures.

• Identifies areas of needed change and makes recommendations to improve operations.

• Provides technical guidance for the department.

• Represents the department at meetings, hearings, trials, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees.

• Manages staff development plans and activities.

• Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others.

• General personal computer experience/Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

• Travel is required for work-related functions.

• Performs related work as assigned.

* Other duties as assigned.

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*Military Crosswalk information:*

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf

*Minimum Education:*

Master’s degree from an accredited university with major course work in mental health, psychology or psychiatric or a related field.*College Transcripts are required and must be provided before an interview can be extended, it is preferred they be attached to the application.*

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*Minimum Experience:*

Minimum of three (3) years’ postgraduate experience in one of the following fields: human services working with community mental health center, chemical dependency rehabilitation center, or residential treatment facility including experience in providing trauma-informed care. Director must have State of Texas license to practice as a mental health professional in Texas.

*Additional Requirements:*

• Applicants will be required to provide a presentation. Please allow for an additional 20 minutes in interview.

• State of Texas license to practice as a mental health professional in Texas.

• A valid Texas Driver’s License must be provided within 90 days of hire.

*Preferred Qualifications:*

• Candidate with at least two years of trauma-informed care.

• Candidate has experience working with the Military and/or veteran population.

• Honorably discharged Veteran with combat service is strongly preferred.

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*Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program areas.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration and management.

• Ability to direct and organize program activities.

• Ability to establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.

• Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.

• Ability to develop and evaluate policies and procedures.

• Ability to prepare reports and meet required deadlines.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.

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*Environmental & Physical Conditions: *

Normal office work environment, mostly sedentary in nature. May involve walking; standing; remaining stationary for long periods of time; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping, and bending; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Work involves extensive telephone usage and repetitive hand/wrist/finger motions while using the computer.

*Notes to Applicants:*

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*To receive Military Employment preference, applicable source documents**must be provided before an interview can be extended. Attaching documents to the application is preferred.*

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*College transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc. must be provided before an interview can be extended. Attaching documents to the application is preferred.*

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*If you require any reasonable accommodation for the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls to schedule your interview.*

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*This position has been designated as a security sensitive position. A criminal background investigation will be conducted on the final candidate for this position.*

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*DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS, WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. APPLICANTS SCHEDULED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.*

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*Veterans Information: The TexasVeterans Commission is committed to hiring Veterans and is proud to employ the highest percentage of Veterans among all state agencies. Additional info may apply via the job posting.*

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*AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:*

The Texas Veterans Commission does not discriminate on the basis of person’s color, race, national origin, gender, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability religion, or age in employment or the provision of services.

**Job:** **Management*

**Organization:** **TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION*

**Title:** *TVC - Veterans Mental Health Director (Director II)*

**Location:** *Texas-Austin*

**Requisition ID:** *00050499*