Mental Health Center ManagerBPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4635638) ApplyMental Health Center ManagerBSalary $5,477.00 - $9,856.00 MonthlyLocation Monroe, LAJob TypeClassifiedJob NumberNEDHSA-199304-MHCMB-82724-JRDepartmentLDH-Northeast Delta Human Services AuthorityOpening Date08/27/2024Closing Date9/26/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Supplemental InformationPlease note this position will be filled at a 24-hour 7 days per week facility.NEDHSA is a designated approved National He alth 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 burnout
NEDHSA 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, MPA
Human Resources Specialist
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority
2513 Ferrand Street
Monroe, LA 71201
318-362-4237 (office)
Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM 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. Job ConceptsFUNCTION 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 ManagerA 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 of WorkEXAMPLES 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. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspxHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/YourRetirementSystem.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Do you possess 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 ?
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Do you have experience in management of staff in the clinical setting? If so, please explain. Provide number of years with this experience.
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Do you have experience in review of documentation, treatment planning, project management and/or staff performance? If so, please explain.
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Describe your experience in developing quarterly/annual reports and presentations.
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Describe your experience in developing quarterly/annual budgets.
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Do you have any special certifications in healthcare provision, trainings, or your area of specialty? If so, please advise.
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Are you proficient/knowledgeable in software programs, electronic health records, data entry, and/or data collection? If so, please explain.
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What type of independent licensure/certification (e.g. LPC, LCSW, RN, LPN etc.) do you have?
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