Senior Behavioral Health Programs & Contracts Manager

Nunez Community College; Elmwood (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) invites applications for Social Service Counselor 4-A within the Behavioral Health Community Services division. The role coordinates, manages, and monitors contracted programs and services under the supervision of the CSSM, ensuring adherence to deliverables and program standards.

Ideal candidates bring six years of social services experience (or equivalent substitutions), and may require ADRA certification for certain programs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated accountability in professional settings.
• Judgment based on relevant information and standards.
• Experience planning, executing, monitoring, and evaluating programs.

Responsibilities

• Monitors ACT vendor services for underinsured residents.
• Provides oversight and technical assistance to contractors (budget, staffing, data reporting).
• Assists contractors in improving workflow and service delivery.
• Initiates plans of correction and follows through with recommendations.
• Monitors grant/contract expenditures and budget adherence.
• Reviews budgets to actuals to track expenditures.
• Manages Hospital Coordination and Transition Program (HCT).
• Reviews referrals, care plans and documentation for interventions and admissions/discharges.
• Consults with CSSM on clinical matters for the program.
• Manages Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) administration.
• Coordinates with ACT teams and maintains updates in EHR.
• Represents JPHSA in court records and staffing appearances.

Skills

Accountability

Judgment

Managing Programs

Driving Results

Team Building

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services field

Advanced degree in social sciences

Job description

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) invites applications for Social Service Counselor 4-A within the Behavioral Health Community Services division. The role coordinates, manages, and monitors contracted programs and services under the supervision of the CSSM, ensuring adherence to deliverables and program standards.

Ideal candidates bring six years of social services experience (or equivalent substitutions), and may require ADRA certification for certain programs.