Behavior Health Program Director B (ACT Lead)
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Job Location:
Jefferson, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 4784 - 8608
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
Are you a visionary leader driven by purpose and compassion Do you thrive in a fast-paced team-centered environment where innovation and collaboration fuel recovery Were seeking a passionate Program Director to lead our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team a dynamic multidisciplinary group dedicated to empowering individuals living with serious mental illness to achieve stability independence and hope.
In this pivotal role youll guide a committed team of clinicians and peer specialists shape program strategy and ensure that our services remain client-centered evidence-based and deeply human. This is your opportunity to combine leadership and empathy to make real measurable change in the lives of people and the health of our community.
Join us and lead the way toward recovery dignity and connection.
The Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) Executive Administrative department oversees a variety of clinical and support programs that cross two or more service area divisions as well as involves parish wide programming. The incumbent will implement an Assertive Community Treatment program and manage all operations of the program inclusive of staffing budget fidelity management outcomes reporting etc. Incumbent will also monitor key contracts inclusive of programmatic operations and budget management. Incumbent reports to the Mental Health Regional Director.
Minimum Qualifications
A masters degree in a social science health or human services nursing or health administration field plus four 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 three years of experience providing behavioral health treatment.Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
As a Program Director (ACT Lead) you will
- Manages and monitors the operations of the ACT team and supervises all staff in the program per the JPHSA Staff Development and Supervision Guidelines.
- Knowledgeable of and follows the Louisiana Medicaid Manuals ACT model requirements and criteria.
- Responsible for initial intakes for each referral to determine appropriateness for the program.
- Ensures:
- A fully staffed team at all times
- Each team has a full caseload at all times
- Model fidelity at all times with detailed plans to address how to maintain fidelity and how to increase if fidelity goes below acceptable standards
- Conducts daily staffing documents staffing and follows up on any individual issues timely
- Completes prior authorizations timely and accurately
- Documents in the agencys electronic health system within 1 business day
- Collects all consents for treatment and releases of information
- Monitors insurance billing to ensure claims are billed properly
- Manages the process of initial licensure and maintaining yearly Health Standards license and managing all components that go into licensure throughout the year
- Hires staff inclusive of position descriptions and training of new staff/on-going training for existing staff.
- Audits monthly for completion of documentation and appropriateness of interventions. Addresses with plans of correction as needed.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational Promotional or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position does not participates 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.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumes will notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
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
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Program Management
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Addiction Counseling
