Behavioral Health Center Manager A Leesville

Why work for CLHSD

• Vision:To provide access to care to all people in its catchment area (Avoyelles Catahoula Concordia Grant LaSalle Rapides Vernon and Winn parishes) who are in need of behavioral (mental health and addiction) and developmental disabilities programs and services.
• Mission: To increase public awareness of and to provide access for individuals with behavioral health and developmental disabilities to integrated community-based services while promoting wellness recovery and independence through education and the choice of a broad range of programmatic and community resources.
• Philosophy: To provide behavioral health and developmental disabilities services that consumers their families and communities want in a manner which provides them quick and convenient entry into services. To ensure that services provided are responsive to client concerns integrated in service delivery methods representative
  of best practice and consistent with the goals of the Department of Health and its program offices.

Central Louisiana Human Services District (CLHSD) is seeking an experienced and visionary Behavioral Health Center Manager Ato provide leadership and strategic direction for our Caring Choices clinic in Leesville.

A masters degree in a social science health or human services or health administration field plus three 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 two 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:

• This position is assigned to the Leesville Behavioral Health Clinic in Vernon Parish.

• Administratively responsible for supervising and directing all activities of a small clinic and maintains an active presence in the local community.

• Supervises the clinicians and administrative support staff of the clinic

• Maintains a collaborative relationship with all physicians assigned to the clinic

• Maintains an active and visible role in the professional community.

• Reports directly to the Behavioral Health Regional Director.

Appointment Type: This position may be filled by a probational appointment or promotional appointment.
Location:This vacancy is located at Central Louisiana Human Services District main campus in Leesville La.

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 this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Central Louisiana Human Services District
5411 Coliseum Blvd.
Alexandria La 71303

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