Behavioral Health Program Director B

Join a dedicated team committed to improving lives across South Central Louisiana. SCLHSA is seeking a compassionate and experienced Behavioral Health Program Director Bto implement the Directors service-line priorities supervises assigned staff and ensures consistent regional workflows accountability follow-through and documentation are consistent with best practice guidelines CARF standards CCBHC requirements and all other regulatory guidelines. This leadership-level role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while working in a supportive mission-driven environment.

If youre ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of human services in our region we want to hear from you.

Apply today and be a part of something meaningful.

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.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties:
As a Behavioral Health Program Director B the incumbent will:

• provide leadership and daily operational oversight for the Care Coordination division in accordance with priorities established by the Director of Access Crisis and Care Coordination and the agency

• direct regional care coordination and targeted case management operations for children adults and families and establishes consistent referral assignment care-planning authorization reassessment transition and closure processes
• develop and maintains referral relationships resource information eligibility guidance partner contacts and feedback processes that assist staff and individuals with housing transportation food utilities benefits employment legal assistance recovery support family support and other barriers to care

Position-Specific Details:
Location:This position is located at SCLHSAs Administration Office located in Houma LA.
Appointment Type:Probationary Appointment
Compensation:The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.


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 this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe 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:
Shelby Hidalgo
HR Director

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