Behavioral Health Program Director A

Behavioral Health Program Director A

Helping people, changing lives through education, prevention, intervention, and treatment in an effort to enhance quality of life.

Join a dedicated team committed to improving lives across South Central Louisiana. SCLHSA is seeking a compassionate and experienced Behavioral Health Program Director A to provide advanced, professional behavioral health services within our community programs. This leadership-level role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while working in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

If you're 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.

Minimum Qualifications :

A master's degree in a social science, health or human services, nursing, or health administration field plus three 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 two years of experience providing behavioral health treatment.

Job Specification :

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

Job Duties and Other Information :

Job Duties :

As a Behavioral Health Program Director A, the incumbent will :

• Plan, supervise, and direct the Clinical Department of the Terrebonne Behavioral Health Center. Supervision is exercised over other clinical staff.
• Monitor, assess, and develop clinical core competencies, training, and orientation by clinical supervision and oversee all clinicians providing direct treatment services.
• Provide formal clinical supervision to interns, counselors, and master-level clinicians.
• This is a highly responsible, professional-level clinical and supervisory position receiving broad directives from administration, and must be a licensed master-level clinician in good standing.

Position-Specific Details :

Location : This position is located at SCLHSA's Terrebonne Behavioral Health Center, 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 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. The 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 : Macy Comeaux HR Director macy.richard@la.gov 985-876-8876 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.