Mental Health Center Manager--B
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NEDHSA is a designated approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site. Clinicians who work at NHSC-approved sites are eligible to apply to the NHSC Loan Repayment Program to pay off student loans.* 2-year Full-Time Clinical Practice: NHSC will pay up to $50,000* for an initial 2 years of full-time clinical practice to clinicians.(Full-time clinical practice is defined as no less than 40 hours per week, for a minimum of 45 weeks per year).NEDHSA has had many productive years since forming as a Local Governing Entity (LGE) in 2013. Here's a small snapshot of how NEDHSA has worked diligently to provide our citizens with greater access to services, excellent customer services and quality, competent care.* Partnership with Ruth's House Resource Center to operate the Second Opportunity Workforce Solutions (SOWS) Program* Installed Innovative Harm-Reduction Vending Machines-offers a beacon of hope, aiming to provide essential resources and support to individuals on the path to recovery.* Art is Medicine Program* Recognized by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)* Partners in Employment (PIE)-an employment based program developmental disability initiative* Prescription Take Back Boxes-located throughout the region for safe disposal of unused medication* Opportunity Zone-strategic initiative designed to help transition fragile south Monroe Communities aiming to reduce mental health and addiction prevalence* Coordinated Care for People in Crisis* Operation Golden Years-provides increased awareness, support, and services for those sixty and above in our 12 parish region.* Operation Leave No Veteran Behind-ensure that military veterans in Northeast LA have quality and competent primary and behavioral health care* Financial Literacy Partnership with Pelican State Credit Union- service our staff and clients* NEDHSA Wellness at Work Initiative-designed to relieve employees' stress and burnoutNEDHSA plans to build additional, esteemed partnerships this year to deepen meaningful integrated behavioral and primary healthcare within the region. To help the citizens realize more positive outcomes and stability, NEDHSA will continue to employ a more cohesive, progressive approach among our systems and processes.This position may be filled by Probation, Promotion, Demotion, Lateral Transfer or Detail to Special Duty. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Northeast Delta Human Services Authority.Applicants will be required to serve a probationary period of not less than 12 months and not more than 24.International degrees require submission of an equivalency evaluation with the application.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.* Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*For further information about this vacancy contact:Ms. Janesia Raybon, MPAHuman Resources SpecialistNortheast Delta Human Services Authority2513 Ferrand StreetMonroe, LA 71201318-###-#### (office)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 four years of professional level experience providing health services, mental health treatment, social services, nursing, education, or guidance and counseling.SUBSTITUTIONS:Graduate work beyond the master's degree in qualifying fields will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.A doctoral degree in one of the above fields or a medical degree will substitute for two years of the experience.NOTE:Graduate training will substitute for a maximum of two years of the required experience.NOTE: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 qualifying if deemed acceptable by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority.NOTE:Some positions may require regulation as a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) or Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW).NOTE:Applicants who possess a master's degree in social work may be required to maintain licensure in accordance with the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners.NOTE:Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.FUNCTION OF WORK:To direct a large mental health center.LEVEL OF WORK:Manager.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Administrative direction from a Mental Health Regional Director or higher-level administrator.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:Direct line over clinical and support staff.LOCATION OF WORK:Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Mental Health; Human Services Districts.JOB DISTINCTIONS:Differs from the Mental Health Center Manager--A by the presence of responsibility for managing a large mental health center.Differs from the Mental Health Regional Administrators by the absence of responsibility for managing a mental health region.EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.Serves as Manager of a comprehensive mental health center.Plans, develops, and directs programs that meet the clinical needs of the residents of the service area, such as outpatient services, community support programs, partial hospitalization services, 24- hour emergency services, screening and consultation to courts and coroners, quality assurance programs, consultation and education services, continuity services, and inpatient services.Serves as a staff advisor to a center advisory board. Supervises subordinate manpower responsible for directing the work of various disciplines, support staff, and administrative services.Determines organizational requirements of personnel, materials, supplies, and equipment.Develops budget requests and monitors expenditures.May provide case supervision as requested.