Catalyst Behavioral Health Center

About this Job NORTHEAST DELTA HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY MISSION: Serve as a catalyst for individuals with mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive disorders to help them realize their full human potential by offering quality, excellent care with greater accessibility. Northeast Delta Human Services Authority is seeking a Behavioral Health Center Manager--B to oversee the operations within a behavioral health clinic. The incumbent of this position provides both supervisory and clinical services.

This role promotes, directs, and supervises the effective operation of a behavioral health clinic, assuring that it meets the needs of the consumers, their families, and the public by utilizing all available resources. The clinic manager is responsible for assuring the clinic's continued transition and adherence to the Integrated Care Model. Applicants with licensure as either a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications A master's degree in a social science, health or human services, or health administration field plus four years of experience in health services, social services, nursing, or counseling; OR A doctorate in a social science, health or human services, or health administration field, or a medical degree plus three years of experience in health services, social services, nursing, or counseling. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Works as a part of a treatment team to provide quality care and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health (mental health or substance use) treatment.

Directs, plans, and implements the programs serving the outpatient needs of the region's consumers, including outpatient treatment services, community support programs, interaction with courts, quality control programs, and consultation and education. Administers clinic programs and identifies staff developmental needs. Also, conducts supervisory and general staff meetings to discuss operational factors, billing, personnel matters, and technical problems regarding the clinic.

Interprets, implements, and monitors agency policy and provides consultation to clinical staff regarding complex cases, and serves as the compliance officer to intervene regarding management of care. Represents NEDHSA in the community at large and participates in and organizes committees that plan, develop, and/or monitor regional behavioral health operations. Also, oversees the effective operation and accessibility of MICC.

Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Demotion, Lateral Transfer, or Detail to Special Duty Location: Winnsboro Integrated Care Clinic/Columbia Integrated Care Clinic Compensation: NEDHSA is a designated approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site. Clinicians who work at NHSC-approved sites are eligible to apply to the NHSC Loan Repayment Program to pay off student loans. 2-year Full-Time Clinical Practice: NHSC will pay up to $50,000* for an initial 2 years of full-time clinical practice to clinicians.

(Full-time clinical practice is defined as no less than 40 hours per week, for a minimum of 45 weeks per year.) How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process

Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application

Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Ms. Janesia Raybon, MPA Human Resources Director A Northeast Delta Human Services Authority 2513 Ferrand Street Monroe, LA 71201 318-362-4237 (office) Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.