Director, Behavioral Health Programs & Recovery Services

State of Louisiana; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) seeks a Behavioral Health Program Director A to oversee the BHCS division’s program delivery and staff supervision. The role ensures adherence to policies and coordinates care with internal and external providers, including a Tulane partnership for FEP.

The incumbent will supervise peer staff and manage 24/7 operations. A master’s or doctoral degree in a relevant field is required with several years of behavioral health treatment experience;

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a social science, health or human services, nursing, or health administration field plus three years of behavioral health treatment experience.
• Doctorate in a relevant field or a medical degree plus two years of behavioral health treatment experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the First Episode Psychosis (FEP) Peer and the Eunoia Center Peer per guidelines; initiate corrective and/or disciplinary action as warranted.
• Manage and monitor the FEP Peer with Tulane partnership input; ensure attendance at weekly team meetings and adherence to the FEP model.
• Manage and monitor the Eunoia Center and its 24/7 operations; coordinate weekly staffing for model-compliant service delivery.
• Provide guidance to staff with coordination of services through JPHSA's Centralized Care Coordination and other providers and family members.
• Collect data and complete reports documenting program services, clinical outcomes and authorizations for services as needed.
• Provide programmatic consultation, oversight, and technical assistance including budget planning, program structure, and discharge planning; conduct quarterly on-site monitoring.

Education

Master’s degree in social science, health or human services, nursing, or health administration

Doctorate in social science, health or human services, nursing, health administration, or medical degree

Job description

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) seeks a Behavioral Health Program Director A to oversee the BHCS division’s program delivery and staff supervision. The role ensures adherence to policies and coordinates care with internal and external providers, including a Tulane partnership for FEP.

The incumbent will supervise peer staff and manage 24/7 operations. A master’s or doctoral degree in a relevant field is required with several years of behavioral health treatment experience;