Functional Title: Competency Restoration Services Coordinator Job Title: Program Specialist VII Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Facilities DEC Posting Number: 20397 Closing Date: 09/08/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Community and Social Services Salary Range: $5,797.66- $9,508.25 Pay Frequency: MonthlySalary Group: TEXAS-B-25 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework: Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 25% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility Location:Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 909 W 45TH ST BLDG 552 Other Locations: MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

Brief Job Description:

The Texas Health and Specialty Care System (HSCS) seeks a highly skilled and experienced professional to serve as a Competency Restoration Services Coordinator (CRSC) within the Office of Forensic Services and Coordination (OFSC).

This pivotal role performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services, technical assistance, program development, curriculum management, and statewide implementation work for Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) with a focus on the Texas Competency Restoration Curriculum for adults committed under Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 46B as well as the Fitness to Proceed Curriculum for children committed under Health and Safety Code, Chapter 55 and related services. The CRSC serves as the statewide subject matter expert for the competency restoration curriculum and education and training, including inpatient competency restoration, jail-based competency restoration (JBCR), outpatient competency restoration (OCR).

The CRSC provides statewide consultation and technical assistance to state hospitals, State Supported Living Centers, Local Mental Health Authorities, HHSC contracted competency restoration providers, community partners, and other stakeholders to promote evidence-based competency restoration practices, program consistency, and compliance with state law and HHSC standards. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Serves as the statewide coordinator for competency restoration curriculum by leading the ongoing development, revision, implementation, and evaluation of competency restoration curricula and instructional materials and maintaining and expanding competency restoration training resources for inpatient, outpatient, and jail-based competency restoration programs. (25%)

Provides highly advanced technical assistance and clinical consultation to state hospitals, SSLCs, LMHAs, HHSC contracted providers, and other relevant stakeholders regarding competency restoration curriculum and implementation. Plans, develops, and leads technical assistance activities, trainings, policy development, program materials and assessments and assists competency restoration providers with interpretation and application of competency restoration statutes, administrative rules, HHSC policy, and best practices.(25%)

Responds to complex legislative and external inquiries regarding competency restoration programming, curriculum implementation, and Fitness to Proceed services and serves as a statewide resource regarding competency restoration models, educational practices, and program implementation. (15%)

Identifies emerging program needs and develops new educational materials, guidance documents, and implementation strategies. Coordinates train-the-trainer, virtual, or in person educational opportunities for enhanced delivery of competency restoration services and develops facilitator guides, participant materials, competency assessments, and educational tools. (15%)

Provides ongoing coaching and consultation to competency restoration providers to support implementation fidelity and develops recommendations to improve competency restoration programming and educational resources and assists with development of policies, procedures, standards, manuals, and guidance documents supporting competency restoration services. (10%)

Evaluates competency restoration practices and recommends improvements to promote consistency, quality, and evidence-based practices statewide and monitors implementation of competency restoration educational initiatives and evaluates training effectiveness by collecting and analyzes program data to identify trends, training gaps, and opportunities for quality improvement. (10%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 46B and Chapter 55 Health and Safety Code.

Competency restoration principles, forensic behavioral health, and evidence-based restoration practices.

Adult learning principles and curriculum development methodologies.

Instructional design and training evaluation techniques.

Program management, quality improvement, and project management principles.

State behavioral health systems, forensic mental health services, and community behavioral health resources.

Applicable state and federal laws, administrative rules, and HHSC policies governing forensic behavioral health services.

Skill in:

Developing and maintaining complex educational curricula.

Providing consultation and technical assistance to diverse stakeholders.

Facilitating meetings, presentations, and professional trainings.

Researching, interpreting, and applying statutes, administrative rules, and policies.

Program evaluation, data analysis, and performance improvement.

Developing written guidance, manuals, reports, and policy documents.

Building collaborative relationships across agencies and disciplines.

Using Microsoft Office Suite and virtual training platforms.

Ability to:

Serve as the statewide technical expert on competency restoration education and curriculum.

Exercise independent judgment in resolving highly complex program issues.

Translate complex legal and clinical concepts into practical educational resources.

Manage multiple statewide projects simultaneously.

Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with executive leadership, clinicians, attorneys, judges, community providers, and governmental agencies.

Lead workgroups and provide guidance to staff without formal supervisory authority.

Serve as a lead worker providing direction to others.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

A professional license is not required, but one of the following licensures is preferred:

Licensed Master Social Worker;

Licensed Clinical Social Worker; or

Licensed Professional Counselor

Initial Screening Criteria:
Master's level degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field and at least 3 years' experience in forensic mental health.

Additional Information:

N/A

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor's Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.