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:

Accountable for the personnel, operational and financial management of assigned program(s) to ensure the delivery of competent, compassionate and efficient clinical care, promotion of research and clinical education.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees and supervises all business and administrative activities relating to program operations and budget.
• Provides leadership for the program and promotes teamwork.
• Serves as a liaison between institutional departments and local area groups to assess need and develop project plans and budgets.
• Leads/participates in collaborative interdepartmental approaches to develop and enhance an integrated system of care, as appropriate.
• Coordinates all joint operations for the program with both internal and external sources; works with other campus departments to establish collaborative programs.
• Assists in identifying potential funding sources for the program and prepares/monitors budgets to ensure services are provided in a cost-effective manner.
• Evaluates services to maintain compliance with contracts.
• Reviews existing contracts for renewal.
• Recommends hiring and termination of all supervised employees.
• Facilitates development of goals, performance standards, and objectives of the program.
• Works with other campus departments to establish collaborative programs.
• Responsible for identifying and evaluating the need for a new equipment, supplies, communication services, and information services for all areas of the program.
• Initiates implementation plans for new projects and services within the program.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT:

Standard office equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Standard office environment. May be required to provide services within a prison environment.

Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, or equivalent, with five (5) years of experience in program management.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.