FFT Program Director - Behavioral Health (Flexible Hours)

Grambling State University; Elmwood (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority is seeking a Behavioral Health Program Director-A (FFT Supervisor) to oversee the Functional Family Therapy program, supervise staff, and ensure model-adherent service delivery. Flexible hours; location is Metairie, LA, with direct patient services a portion of duties.

The role requires a master’s degree (or doctorate/medical degree) with relevant behavioral health experience and leads a multidisciplinary team while coordinating with partner agencies.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in a social science, health or human services, nursing, or health administration field plus three years of experience providing behavioral health treatment; OR A doctorate in a social science, health or human services, nursing, or health administration field, or a medical degree plus two years of experience providing behavioral health treatment.
• Candidate must understand Functional Family Therapy (FFT) model delivery and demonstrate supervisory capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises FFT program staff per guidelines; initiates corrective actions as warranted.
• Educates and consults with clinical team on model-compliant service delivery through weekly supervision.
• Oversees staff schedules to ensure productivity and billing standards.
• Collects data and completes reports on services, clinical outcomes, contracts, reimbursements, and QA activities.
• Communicates with DJS and Families in Need of Services to stimulate FFT referrals; represents professional excellence.
• Attends supervisory team meetings to coordinate FFT, MST, FFT-CW, CPST, and other programs.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

FFT model knowledge

Data reporting

Cross-team coordination

Clinical program oversight

Education

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

Doctorate in related field or medical degree with experience

Job description

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority is seeking a Behavioral Health Program Director-A (FFT Supervisor) to oversee the Functional Family Therapy program, supervise staff, and ensure model-adherent service delivery. Flexible hours; location is Metairie, LA, with direct patient services a portion of duties.

The role requires a master’s degree (or doctorate/medical degree) with relevant behavioral health experience and leads a multidisciplinary team while coordinating with partner agencies.