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Role Description

The Senior Advisor reports to the Associate Commissioner (AC) of Mental Health Programs (MHP) in Behavioral Health Services (BHS) and performs highly advanced, senior-level coordination, project management, implementation, and technical assistance work related to the Mental Health Programs area of BHS. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Directly assists the AC in the daily activities and operations of the MHP area.
• Works alongside the AC and the Deputy Associate Commissioners (DACs) to establish and implement department goals.
• Responsible for leading special projects, interpreting state and federal laws, and managing MHP internal procedures.
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to ensure work product quality and division-wide success.
• Prepares reports, studies, and specialized research projects.
• Develops and coordinates the collection and organization of briefing documents, correspondence, and memorandums for executive management review.
• Responds to legislative correspondence and requests ensuring coordination with appropriate staff.
• Represents MHP on external councils, committees, or work groups as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in human services, business administration, public health, public affairs, public policy or a related field is required.
• Three years of experience in behavioral health, healthcare administration, public policy or related governmental programs required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of public mental health systems, including program design, service delivery models, funding structures and oversight mechanisms.
• Knowledge of state programs and processes for mental health services.
• Knowledge of operating contract-based mental health programs.
• Knowledge of business processes and organizational hierarchies.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, policies, rules and requirements governing mental health programs.
• Knowledge of the State of Texas procurement processes.
• Knowledge of Texas legislative process and public accountability systems.
• Skill in project management, including coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and tracking deliverables.
• Skill in executive-level writing and editing with the ability to produce and refine briefing documents, policy analyses, and legislative responses.
• Skill in strategic communication skills, both written and verbal, tailored to executive leadership.
• Skill in managing multiple and competing priorities.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion on complex and sensitive work issues.
• Ability to present information to a variety of audiences, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across internal divisions and external partners.
• Ability to lead in an environment of change.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• A defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.