BH/DID Program Administrator

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Juvenile Justice, seeks a BH/DID Program Administrator to lead the mental health program for youth in DJJ facilities in Mayfield, KY. This executive‑branch, full‑time role requires clinical oversight, collaboration with public and private partners, and ensuring compliant behavioral health services.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree with five years of related experience; a master's degree may substitute for two years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for position.
• Five years of professional experience in administration or management of institutional activities.
• Master's degree in behavioral health or health-related field can substitute for two years of the required experience.
• Additional professional experience in management/administration can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Administers the mental health program for DJJ youth in detention or development centers.
• Provides direction and coordination of behavioral health services per protocols and policies.
• Coordinates therapeutic functions with authorization of support plans and program utilization revisions.
• Reviews and approves juvenile behavioral health screenings and assessments.
• Administers and interprets screening tools and provides individual and group counseling.
• Consults with agencies for community relations concerning behavioral health issues.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and approves admissions, discharges, and court resources.
• Monitors clinical and rehabilitative services in facility settings.
• Prepares routine and technical reports on program activities.
• Provides training on behavioral health issues including suicide prevention.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitution for experience

Job description

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BH/DID Program Administrator

Pay Grade 17

Salary $83,752.56 Annually

Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

Location 3179 State Route 45 South Mayfield, KY 42066 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov

This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and people with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.

Prefer the following credential: Certified Psychologist (CP), Licensed Psychologist (LP), Licensed Psychological Practitioner (LPP), Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (MFTA), License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and, or, Certified Social Worker (CSW). Also prefer candidates to have three (3) years of inpatient or out patient clinical experience.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.

If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following

• Administers the mental health program and associated activities for all youth within a Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Juvenile Detention Center or Youth Development Center facility with intellectual disabilities and, or, behavioral health conditions; and performs other duties as required.
• Provides direction, integration and coordination of the provision of behavioral health services, coordinating and supervising the treatment program in accordance with mental health protocols, SOP’s, and policies.
• Coordinates all the therapeutic functions of the DJJ facility with the authorization of support plans, incident follow-up, provider certification and programmatic utilization revisions.
• Review, complete and approve all juvenile behavioral health screening and assessments.
• Administers and interprets mental health screening tools, completes Violent Felony Offender assessments and provides individual counseling and group counseling services to youth.
• Consults with public and private agencies or other community organizations for the purpose of maintaining community relations concerning a youth’s intellectual disabilities or behavioral health problem.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of program services.
• Initiates and coordinates service approvals for admission, discharge, and court resources.
• Monitors and evaluates clinical, rehabilitative or community support services in the facility settings.
• Prepares routine, special and technical reports on activities of the program.
• Provides clinical and administrative oversight of counseling staff.
• Provides training on behavioral health issues to include suicide prevention and intervention.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Five years of professional experience in the administration or management of institutional activities, BHDID Central Office, community, or agency programs.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in behavioral health, disability or a health related field (such as human services, psychology, nursing, health administration, substance abuse, special education, rehabilitation, social work, sociology) will substitute for two years of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional professional experience in the management and, or, administration of a clinical or administrative program, program analysis, financial analysis, or general administration of activities within a facility, institutional and community setting or central office will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Works primarily in an office setting within a behavioral health or intellectual disabilities program.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kristy Campbell at [e-mail] or 502-782-1200.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D