Mental health regional director
Company Name:
Louisiana Department of State Civil Service
Job Title: MENTAL HEALTH REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Agency: DHH-Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
Opening Date: Wed. 04/23/14
Closing Date/Time: Fri. 05/09/14 11:59 PM Central Time
State Salary Range: $26.18 - $55.08 hourly
$2,094.46 - $4,406.31 biweekly
$4,538.00 - $9,547.00 monthly
$54,456.00 - $114,564.00 annually
Agency Hiring Range: Min: Max:
Job Type: Classified
Location: Metairie, Louisiana
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QualificationsBenefitsSupplemental Questions
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
A master''s degree in psychology; social work; sociology; counseling; health services; hospital, public, health care or mental health administration; nursing; public health; education with a concentration in psychology or counseling; special education; or in a human services or behavioral science discipline as listed in the NOTE; plus six years of professional experience in a health service, mental health service, nursing service, social service or education program. Two years of this experience must have been as a supervisor over professionals.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
A doctoral degree in one of the above fields may be substituted for one year of the general experience.
NOTE:
Acceptable human services or behavioral sciences degrees acceptable to the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority include addiction studies, behavioral science, public health, public policy/administration, health administration social work, psychology, counseling, sociology, criminal justice, educational counseling, and rehabilitation counseling.
Comparable degrees will be considered if deemed acceptable by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority.
NOTE:
Some positions may require regulation as a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC),Certified Social Worker (CSW), Licensed Master''s Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Incorporated; the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools; the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Supplemental Information:
This individual provides day-to-day management, supervision, and oversight of the adult services unit for the Community-based and Specialty Services Division at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority. The incumbent provides clinical and administrative direction for multiple behavioral health and supportive programs and services. Responsibilities include monitoring fidelity to evidence-based practices, providing clinical and technical assistance to contractors, and engaging in internal program development activity. Proficiency in grant writing, creation of RFPs, budget development, and PQI monitoring is required. Must demonstrate superior written and oral communication skills and have a history of working collaboratively with stakeholders and an energetic, focused management team. A minimum of six years of experience, two years of which must have been supervising professional staff, and the LCSW, LPC, or other behavioral health license is required.
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 can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings.
Application Status Message
What it Means
Application received
Your application has been submitted successfully.
Checking for required test score
We are making sure you have an active, passing score for the required written test.
Evaluating experience
Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Eligible for consideration
You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for the position.
Referred to hiring manager for review
Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview.
Position filled
Someone has been selected for the position.
Position cancelled
The agency has decided not to fill the position.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Scott Leonard
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
3616 S. I-10 Service Road West
Metairie, LA
Job Concepts:
Function of Work:
To serve as the regional administrator of a mental health region or human services district.
Level of Work:
Manager.
Supervision Received:
Administrative direction from a Mental Health Area Director or higher-level administrator.
Supervision Exercised:
Line over Mental Health Program Directors, regional pharmacy directors, Mental Health Center Managers and/or other professional and paraprofessional support staff.
Location of Work:
Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Mental Health; Human Services Districts.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from the Mental Health Area Director by the absence of responsibility for administering and managing all functions of an Office of Mental Health Area.
Examples of Work:
Supervises and directs center managers, acute unit managers and directors, medical directors, and other program staff within the region and assures the coordination of services with other units.
Plans, directs, and evaluates community support programs which includes group homes, supervised apartments, psychosocial rehabilitation, case management, 24-hour crisis intervention, nursing home reform, and single point of entry.
Confers with regional advisory council regarding needs and services.
Hires, assigns, evaluates, and terminates personnel; administers the recruitment of staff and approves personnel actions.
Conducts needs assessment studies and plans.
Plans, directs, and evaluates long range mental health plans, programs and policies.
Plans and directs the development, monitoring, and collaborative process of contractual services.
Meets with the general public, other agencies, and the media regarding regional mental health programs and policies.
Assures compliance of subordinates to policies, procedures, and rules and to legal and ethical standards.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Louisiana Department of State Civil Service
Job Title: MENTAL HEALTH REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Agency: DHH-Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
Opening Date: Wed. 04/23/14
Closing Date/Time: Fri. 05/09/14 11:59 PM Central Time
State Salary Range: $26.18 - $55.08 hourly
$2,094.46 - $4,406.31 biweekly
$4,538.00 - $9,547.00 monthly
$54,456.00 - $114,564.00 annually
Agency Hiring Range: Min: Max:
Job Type: Classified
Location: Metairie, Louisiana
Print Job Information-Apply
QualificationsBenefitsSupplemental Questions
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
A master''s degree in psychology; social work; sociology; counseling; health services; hospital, public, health care or mental health administration; nursing; public health; education with a concentration in psychology or counseling; special education; or in a human services or behavioral science discipline as listed in the NOTE; plus six years of professional experience in a health service, mental health service, nursing service, social service or education program. Two years of this experience must have been as a supervisor over professionals.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
A doctoral degree in one of the above fields may be substituted for one year of the general experience.
NOTE:
Acceptable human services or behavioral sciences degrees acceptable to the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority include addiction studies, behavioral science, public health, public policy/administration, health administration social work, psychology, counseling, sociology, criminal justice, educational counseling, and rehabilitation counseling.
Comparable degrees will be considered if deemed acceptable by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority.
NOTE:
Some positions may require regulation as a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC),Certified Social Worker (CSW), Licensed Master''s Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Incorporated; the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools; the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Supplemental Information:
This individual provides day-to-day management, supervision, and oversight of the adult services unit for the Community-based and Specialty Services Division at Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority. The incumbent provides clinical and administrative direction for multiple behavioral health and supportive programs and services. Responsibilities include monitoring fidelity to evidence-based practices, providing clinical and technical assistance to contractors, and engaging in internal program development activity. Proficiency in grant writing, creation of RFPs, budget development, and PQI monitoring is required. Must demonstrate superior written and oral communication skills and have a history of working collaboratively with stakeholders and an energetic, focused management team. A minimum of six years of experience, two years of which must have been supervising professional staff, and the LCSW, LPC, or other behavioral health license is required.
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 can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings.
Application Status Message
What it Means
Application received
Your application has been submitted successfully.
Checking for required test score
We are making sure you have an active, passing score for the required written test.
Evaluating experience
Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Eligible for consideration
You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for the position.
Referred to hiring manager for review
Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview.
Position filled
Someone has been selected for the position.
Position cancelled
The agency has decided not to fill the position.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Scott Leonard
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
3616 S. I-10 Service Road West
Metairie, LA
Job Concepts:
Function of Work:
To serve as the regional administrator of a mental health region or human services district.
Level of Work:
Manager.
Supervision Received:
Administrative direction from a Mental Health Area Director or higher-level administrator.
Supervision Exercised:
Line over Mental Health Program Directors, regional pharmacy directors, Mental Health Center Managers and/or other professional and paraprofessional support staff.
Location of Work:
Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Mental Health; Human Services Districts.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from the Mental Health Area Director by the absence of responsibility for administering and managing all functions of an Office of Mental Health Area.
Examples of Work:
Supervises and directs center managers, acute unit managers and directors, medical directors, and other program staff within the region and assures the coordination of services with other units.
Plans, directs, and evaluates community support programs which includes group homes, supervised apartments, psychosocial rehabilitation, case management, 24-hour crisis intervention, nursing home reform, and single point of entry.
Confers with regional advisory council regarding needs and services.
Hires, assigns, evaluates, and terminates personnel; administers the recruitment of staff and approves personnel actions.
Conducts needs assessment studies and plans.
Plans, directs, and evaluates long range mental health plans, programs and policies.
Plans and directs the development, monitoring, and collaborative process of contractual services.
Meets with the general public, other agencies, and the media regarding regional mental health programs and policies.
Assures compliance of subordinates to policies, procedures, and rules and to legal and ethical standards.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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