Child and Youth Director
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Job Location:
New Orleans, LA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 93600 - 139984
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
Metropolitan Human Services District (MHSD) is one of ten Local Governing Entities (LGE) serving persons with Mental Health Disorders Addictive Disorders and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in Louisiana. Legislated by the State and through its Board of Directors MHSD is responsible for the operation and management of community-based programs and services for the parishes of Orleans St. Bernard and Plaquemines.
We are currently recruiting for a Child and Youth Director
The Child and Youth Director is a key member of the Metropolitan Human Services Districts Leadership Team. An ideal candidate should possess strong clinical expertise demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams the ability to develop and implement evidence-based practices excellent organizational and communication skills and a commitment to advancing the well-being of children and youth through innovative and effective programming. This role involves overseeing and implementing mental health substance use disorders and co-occurring programming for children and youth within the district. The Child and Youth Director supervises non- prescribing licensed clinical professionals focusing on skill development and training. Additionally this position supports the Director of Adult Services in managing clinic services and is responsible for negotiating and monitoring various contracts including the Graduate Medical Education Programs and other community- based service providers serving children.Come join our dynamic team where we change lives!
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:A Doctorate Degree - Psychology preferred
Supervisory experience
Billable clinical services experience
Experience providing direct treatment services (assessment/psychotherapy)Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Some functional responsibilities as aChild and Youth Director include:- Administrative and Programmatic Oversight
- Leadership and Management
- Training Development and Implementation
- Financial Planning and Resource Management
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Recruitment and Staffing
- Performance Management
- Licensure and Certification Management
- Staff Development and Training
- Preceptorship Collaborations
- Ongoing Support and Communication
- Providing Direct Services
- Service Monitoring and Community Liaison
- Strategic Planning and Policy Development
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Unclassified
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
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 score is 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). Resumes will 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:
Tanisha Alexander
MHSD Human Resources Business Partner
Required Experience:
Director
