Behavioral Health Manager

NORTHEAST DELTA HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY MISSION: Serve as a catalyst for individuals with mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive disorders to help them realize their full human potential by offering quality, excellent care with greater accessibility. Northeast Delta Human Services Authority is seeking a Behavioral Health Center Manager--B to oversee the operations within two behavioral health clinics. The incumbent of this position provides both supervisory and clinical services to the Winnsboro Integrated Care Clinic and Columbia Integrated Care Clinic. This role promotes, directs, and supervises the effective operation of a behavioral health clinic, assuring that it meets the needs of the consumers, their families, and the public by utilizing all available resources. The clinic manager is responsible for assuring the clinics' continued transition and adherence to the Integrated Care Model. Applicants with licensure as either a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker are encouraged to apply. A master’s degree in a social science, health or human services, or health administration field plus four years of experience in health services, social services, nursing, or counseling; OR A doctorate in a social science, health or human services, or health administration field, or a medical degree plus three years of experience in health services, social services, nursing, or counseling. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties: Works as a part of a treatment team to provide quality care and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health (mental health or substance use) treatment. Directs, plans, and implements the programs serving the outpatient needs of the region’s consumers, including outpatient treatment services, community support programs, interaction with courts, quality control programs, and consultation and education. Administers clinic programs and identifies staff developmental needs. Also, conducts supervisory and general staff meetings to discuss operational factors, billing, personnel matters, and technical problems regarding the clinic. Interprets, implements, and monitors agency policy and provides consultation to clinical staff regarding complex cases, and serves as the compliance officer to intervene regarding management of care. Represents NEDHSA in the community at large and participates in and organizes committees that plan, develop, and/or monitor regional behavioral health operations. Also, oversees the effective operation and accessibility of WICC/CICC. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Demotion, Lateral Transfer, or Detail to Special Duty Location: Winnsboro Integrated Care Clinic and Columbia Integrated Care Clinic Compensation: NEDHSA is a designated approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site. Clinicians who work at NHSC-approved sites are eligible to apply to the NHSC Loan Repayment Program to pay off student loans. 2-year Full-Time Clinical Practice: NHSC will pay up to $50,000* for an initial 2 years of full-time clinical practice to clinicians. (Full-time clinical practice is defined as no less than 40 hours per week, for a minimum of 45 weeks per year.) Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr