Behavioral Health Director jobs in Louisiana

Behavioral Health Director oversees the study and treatment of patients with emotional, mental, or psychological disorders. Develops, implements, and updates strategic initiatives, programs, and services. Being a Behavioral Health Director manages and directs the operations of behavioral health services. Uses knowledge of behavioral health research and trends to ensure the department's practices are up-to-date and effective. Additionally, Behavioral Health Director establishes training programs and supports and supervises staff. Ensures all behavioral health operations comply with clinical guidelines and regulations. Requires an advanced degree in psychology or related field. Typically reports to top management. The Behavioral Health Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Behavioral Health Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Clinical Director
  • Acadia Behavioral Health (Pioneer Behavioral Health)
  • Sunset, LA FULL_TIME
  • ID: 2024-45709 # of Openings: 1 Job Family: Compliance

    Overview

    **Must be LCSW.

    *** $5,000 Sign on bonus

    Acadiana Treatment Center located in Sunset, La (Carencro, La) is seeking a full-time Director of Clinical Services/Program Management for our 42-bed adolescent residential treatment facility. The incumbent will ensure quality care to patients by developing, implementing and directing behavioral health treatment programs.

    Responsibilities

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Direct and oversee program operations, including budget management, developing marketing and strategic plans and independent decision making for program requiring clinical expertise.
    • Develop, plan and implement program goals, objectives, personnel, resources and equipment.
    • Provide direction and oversight to staff members.
    • Serve as a member of the facility leadership team.
    • Provide clinical consultation, oversight of case planning and care coordination.
    • Responsible for a limited caseload as needed.
    • Ensure that services are focused on the patients presenting treatment needs and request for service.
    • Direct crisis intervention efforts and intervene as required.
    • Provide staff management to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
    • Review caseloads regularly to ensure appropriate utilization of services.
    • Provide onsite coverage for other programs when needed, develop and execute new programs according to market needs and may provide training, case consultation and on call coverage during and after program hours as needed.
    • Develop and implement operating policies and procedures for the facility.
    • Ensure procedures and workflow are consistent with organizational objectives, treatment protocols, regulations and standards of care.
    • Ensure operations conform to established environmental, safety and infection control requirements.
    • Provide staff management to including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
    • Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

    OTHER FUNCTIONS:

    • Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

    Qualifications

    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

    • Master's degree in Behavioral or Mental Health or closely related field required.
    • Four or more years’ experience working with the population of the facility required.
    • Two or more years of previous supervisory experience required.

    LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

    • Must be LCSW

    While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

    We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

    AHMKT

  • 13 Days Ago

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Behavioral Health Executive Director
  • Merakey
  • Baton Rouge, LA FULL_TIME
  • Requisition Number 87175 City Baton Rouge Shift 1st Shift - no week-ends External Description The Behavioral Health Executive Director will lead a team of managers across multiple states who are servi...
  • Just Posted

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Director of Marketing
  • Northlake Behavioral Health System
  • Mandeville, LA FULL_TIME
  • Northlake Behavioral Health System and Northlake CCBHC offer inpatient and outpatient services for adults and adolescents with behavioral health and substance abuse disorders. Northlake utilizes evide...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Regional Director
  • Behavioral Health Group
  • Orleans, LA FULL_TIME
  • Regional Director - Louisiana Who We Are We are a team that is focused on patient care and quality. Behavioral Health Group (BHG), is a leading provider of opioid addiction treatment services. BHG pro...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Director of Clinical Services
  • Covington Behavioral Health
  • Covington, LA FULL_TIME
  • Overview Director Clinical Services Benefits: Covington provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our therapists. Current benefits include: Salary Range $85,000- $95,000 Sign on bonus Career Gr...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program Director
  • Northlake Behavioral Health System
  • Mandeville, LA FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary: The Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program Director (PHP) will be responsible for overseeing data analysis of the CCBHC program. Will ensure that all requirements are being follo...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Behavioral Health Director- Licensed Social Worker
  • Genesis Healthcare
  • Hampton, NH
  • Oceanside Center is seeks a Licenses Social Worker for our Behavioral Health Director role. Position is full time, Monda...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Behavioral Health Services
  • Children's Village
  • New York, NY
  • Position Overview: The Director for FFC Behavioral Health Services is responsible for the oversight of clinically relate...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Interim Program Director of Behavioral Health
  • LeaderStat
  • Marquette, MI
  • Interim Program Director of Behavioral Health ABOUT THE JOB We are looking for an Interim Program Director of Behavioral...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nursing Director of Behavioral Health
  • Clinical Management Consultants
  • Norman, OK
  • An established community health hospital located in Southwestern Oklahoma is looking for an experienced RN Behavioral He...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Behavioral Health Services
  • Arroyo Vista Family Health Center
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Salary Range: $108,160.00 to 114,400.00 Annually Summary: Under the direction of the Chi...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Director -Psychiatrist- Behavioral Health
  • Summit BHC
  • Charleston, WV
  • Medical Director -Psychiatrist- Behavioral Health | Highland Hospital | Charleston, West Virginia About the Job: Highlan...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nursing Director of Behavioral Health
  • Clinical Management Consultants
  • Chico, CA
  • An established community health hospital located in Northern California is looking for an experienced RN Behavioral Heal...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Behavioral Health Services (4002)
  • Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services
  • Danville, VA
  • Director of Behavioral Health Services (4002) (Full Time) Location: Danville, VA 24540 Type: Behavioral Health Division ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Louisiana is bordered to the west by Texas; to the north by Arkansas; to the east by Mississippi; and to the south by the Gulf of Mexico. The state may properly be divided into two parts, the uplands of the north, and the alluvial along the coast. The alluvial region includes low swamp lands, coastal marshlands and beaches, and barrier islands that cover about 20,000 square miles (52,000 km2). This area lies principally along the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River, which traverses the state from north to south for a distance of about 600 mi (970 km)) and empties into the Gulf of Mexico; ...
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Income Estimation for Behavioral Health Director jobs
$115,355 to $157,705

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