Job Posting Title:
Director, Texas Child Mental Health Programs----
Hiring Department:
Department of Psychiatry----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA----
Earliest Start Date:
Aug 31, 2026----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027----
Location:
AUSTIN, TX----
Job Details:
GENERAL NOTES
Dell Medical School is seeking a Director, Texas Child Mental Health Programs.
This is a grant funded position with an end date of 8/31/2027 that is renewable for another year based upon work performance and progress toward research goals.
JOB SUMMARY
The Director, Texas Child Mental Health Programs provides strategic, operational, and programmatic leadership for a broad portfolio of child and adolescent mental health initiatives. Working with an interdisciplinary team, the Director oversees major statewide programs such as Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT), the Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN), Community Psychiatry Workforce Expansion (CPWE), fellowship programs, and related efforts. This role leads and develops a multidisciplinary team through direct supervision, staff management, and capacity planning to support effective program execution. The Director cultivates collaborative partnerships with health systems, education partners, government agencies, and community organizations while balancing shifting priorities and exercising strong judgment. Responsibilities also include financial oversight, communications strategy, reporting, and support for research and knowledge dissemination. This position reports to the Senior Director of Operations and Strategy and drives continuous improvement to expand access to high‑quality behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and families across Texas.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Strategic & Operational Leadership
Provides high-level strategic and operational leadership for child and adolescent behavioral health programs and projects from inception through completion.
Develops and executes programming aligned with organizational goals and the needs of clinicians, health care systems, government agencies, and community partners.
Establishes and manages program priorities in alignment with institutional policies, funding requirements, and statewide behavioral health initiatives such as the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium.
Develops, monitors, and continuously assesses human, technical, and operational capacity to meet priorities.
Program Oversight
Assists senior leadership with oversight of agreements, contracts, provider effort tracking, and budgetary planning.
Oversees clinical, educational, and research portfolios within child and adolescent behavioral health initiatives.
Scopes, plans, and implements large‑scale program expansions across statewide initiatives such as TCHATT, CPAN, CPWE, and fellowship or other related behavioral health programs.
Provides operational leadership for programs supported by federal, state, or consortium funding, including recruitment, contracting, compliance, and reporting activities.
Staff Leadership
Supervises and directs the work of a multidisciplinary team of operational, administrative, program, and data professionals to ensure effective coordination and achievement of organizational objectives.
Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff.
Identifies professional development and advancement opportunities for employees.
Assigns work, monitors capacity, and recommends adjustments to organizational structure as needed.
Partners with clinical and academic leadership on faculty and staff recruitment, selection, and onboarding.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communications
Builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders across educational, medical, governmental, and community sectors.
Participates in cross‑institutional or cross‑agency meetings to ensure successful program implementation.
Develops and oversees communications strategies across multiple platforms to support program visibility and engagement.
Financial Administration
Prepares and administers budgets with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency, deploying resources effectively to meet program goals.
Reviews and approves payment and purchase requests in accordance with institutional policies and funding guidelines.
Research & Reporting
Supports research, evaluation, and knowledge dissemination efforts related to child and adolescent behavioral health.
Develops presentations, papers, reports, and other materials to synthesize and communicate program findings.
Prepares required reports for funding agencies, stakeholders, and organizational leadership.
Presents program outcomes and research findings at conferences, trainings, and other events.
Oversees data collection and analysis to drive ongoing program improvement
Coordinates required site visits, audits, and responses to legislative or regulatory inquiries.
Other duties as identified by department
MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:
Participates in special projects or committees assigned by leadership.
Assists with grant writing or funding proposals to support program initiatives.
Contributes to strategic planning sessions beyond primary program scope.
Represents the division at conferences, community events, or stakeholder meetings as needed.
Assists with development of training materials or educational resources for internal or external audiences.
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Strategic Agility
Anticipates future trends and consequences; creates strategies that position programs for long-term success
Forecasts implications of decisions and adjusts plans proactively.
Develops innovative strategies for program growth and sustainability.
Communicates a clear vision that aligns stakeholders and resources.
Managing Vision and Purpose
Communicates an inspiring vision and motivates others to achieve it.
Articulates a compelling purpose that energizes staff and partners.
Aligns program priorities with organizational mission and values.
Inspires commitment and enthusiasm across teams.
Building Effective Teams
Creates strong, collaborative teams and fosters morale and accountability.
Builds cohesive teams that collaborate effectively.
Encourages open communication and problem-solving.
Recognizes and celebrates team achievements.
Planning
Accurately scopes out projects, sets goals, and anticipates obstacles.
Develops detailed implementation plans for complex initiatives.
Identifies risks and creates contingency strategies.
Monitors progress and adjusts timelines to ensure success.
Financial Acumen
Understands financial indicators and manages budgets effectively.
Prepares and monitors budgets with precision.
Allocates resources strategically to meet program goals.
Reviews financial reports and adjusts spending for compliance.
Stakeholder Management
Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external partners.
Initiates and nurtures relationships with key stakeholders.
Represents the organization effectively in collaborative meetings.
Balances competing interests to achieve shared objectives.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires a Master's Degree in Education, Health Science or a related discipline with at least 6 year(s) of experience in high-level leadership experience, including direct supervision of staff with a demonstrated ability to manage within complex organizations.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
in with at least year(s) of experience in
6+ years of professional leadership experience with regional or state-wide initiatives.
Co-authorship of grant applications and scholarly publications.
Familiarity with UT Austin policies, procedures, and systems.
Experience administering mental health or education initiative
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
None
PREFERRED:
None
SUPERVISION
TITLE THIS JOB REPORTS TO AND JOB TITLES SUPERVISED:
Direct reports: Assistant Director of Operations, Project Managers, Executive Assistants, Designated Healthcare Interpreters, Administrative Associate
Indirect reports: Program Manager, Data Analysts, Data Management Technician Outreach Administrator, Communication Program Coordinators, Outreach Program Coordinator
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY
Typical operational budget oversight: $5 million – $15 million annually (excluding overall organizational compensation costs).
Includes:
Salaries for department team (direct and indirect reports)
Technology and software costs (telehealth platforms, data systems)
Training and professional development programs
Administrative expenses (supplies, travel, communications)
Program expansion costs (new sites, equipment, outreach)
DECISION-MAKING RESPONSIBILITY
Autonomous Decisions:
Hiring and performance evaluations for direct reports
Allocation of resources within approved budget
Setting program priorities and timelines
Developing stakeholder engagement strategies.
Requires Higher-Level Approval:
Significant changes to organizational structure or reporting lines
Budget increases beyond approved limits
New program launches requiring additional institutional funding
Major contractual agreements with external partners.
SALARY
$134,580 + depending on qualifications
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT
Standard office equipment
Repetitive use of a keyboard
May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.