FFT Program Director (Behavioral Health Program Director-A)

State of Louisiana; Elmwood (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) seeks a Behavioral Health Program Director-A (FFT Supervisor) to oversee the Functional Family Therapy program in BHCS. This role provides supervision, clinical oversight, and day-to-day management of FFT staff and activities.

The incumbent applies evidence-based FFT practices, coordinates with partner programs, and ensures staffing productivity and compliance with contractual requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree plus three years of experience in behavioral health treatment, OR
• Doctorate or medical degree plus two years of behavioral health treatment experience

Responsibilities

• Supervises FFT program staff per JPHSA guidelines and oversees adherence to policies and procedures.
• Educates and consults with clinical team on FFT model delivery.
• Oversees staff schedules to meet productivity and billing standards.
• Collects data and completes reports on program services, clinical outcomes, contract requirements, and QA activities.
• Coordinates with DJS, Families in Need of Services, and other programs to sustain FFT references.
• Participates in supervision meetings to coordinate cases among FFT, FFT-CW, MST, CPST and other programs.

Skills

Supervision

FFT model

Staff development

Group supervision

Data reporting

Billing standards

Interagency communication

Education

Master's degree in social science/health/human services/nursing/health administration

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

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) is a Local Governing Entity (LGE) created by the Louisiana Legislature in 1989. JPHSA is responsible for the management and operation of behavioral health and developmental disability Services in Jefferson Parish. JPHSA provides fully integrated primary and behavioral healthcare services through its JeffCare program.

The Behavioral Health Community Services (BHCS) division provides a continuum of community-based behavioral health and support programs to assist individuals in their recovery from mental illness and/or addictive disorders. The Behavioral Health Program Director-A (Functional Family Therapy Supervisor) works under the direction of the BHCS Clinical & Support Services Manager and provides supervision and a day-to-day oversight of the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) program, while also providing direct services. The incumbent has specialized training in the FFT evidenced-based model. This role operates from the BHCS Division office, except for the hours spent providing direct services.

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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Supervises the FFT program staff members per JPHSA's Staff Development & Supervision Guidelines, Ensures adherence to the policies and procedures. Initiates corrective and/ or disciplinary action as warranted. Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Educates and consults with the clinical team regarding model compliant delivery of services through weekly group supervision per the FFT model
• Oversees, reviews and monitors staff schedules to ensure weekly productivity and billing standards are consistently met
• Collects data and completes reports documenting (a) program services and activities, (b) clinical outcomes, (c) program specific services contract requirements, (d) authorizations for third party reimbursement, and (e) performance and quality improvement activities
• Communicates monthly with representatives of DJS, Families in Need of Services, and other programs to stimulate appropriate FFT program references; maintains an image of professional excellence; and participates in community-based efforts to develop and sustain services sufficient to meet the needs of families in Jefferson Parish
• Attends, as directed, the Behavioral Health Community Services Division's supervisory team meetings to coordinate assignments of cases between Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST), Functional Family Therapy-Child Welfare (FFT-CW), and Community Psychiatric Support & Treatment (CPST), and other treatment programs

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group

Work Schedule: Flexible work hours that may be outside of the traditional 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday, dependent on job duties.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

**Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Enjoli Lewis

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority

3616 S. I-10 Service Road West, Metairie, LA 70001

[e-mail]

504-838-5426

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