BH/DID Program Administrator

Responsibilities

• Administers the mental health program and associated activities for all youth within a Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Juvenile Detention Center or Youth Development Center facility with intellectual disabilities and/or behavioral health conditions.
• Provides direction, integration and coordination of the provision of behavioral health services, coordinating and supervising the treatment program in accordance with mental health protocols, SOP’s, and policies.
• Captures and approves all juvenile behavioral health screening and assessments.
• Administers and interprets mental health screening tools, completes Violent Felony Offender assessments, and provides individual and group counseling services to youth.
• Consults with public and private agencies or other community organizations for the purpose of maintaining community relations concerning a youth’s intellectual disabilities or behavioral health problem.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of program services.
• Initiates and coordinates service approvals for admission, discharge, and court resources.
• Makes routine, special, and technical reports on activities of the program.
• Provides clinical and administrative oversight of counseling staff.
• Provides training on behavioral health issues, including suicide prevention and intervention.

Requirements

• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Five years of professional experience in the administration or management of institutional activities, BHDID Central Office, community, or agency programs.
• A master's degree in behavioral health, disability, or a health-related field (such as human services, psychology, nursing, health administration, substance abuse, special education, rehabilitation, social work, sociology) will substitute for two years of the required experience.
• Additional professional experience in the management and/or administration of a clinical or administrative program, program analysis, financial analysis, or general administration of activities within a facility/institutional/community setting or central office will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Qualifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of mental health protocols and policies.
• Experience in managing and supervising behavioral health programs.
• Proficiency in mental health screening tools and assessment techniques.
• Ability to provide individual and group counseling services.
• Experience in community relations and working with public and private agencies.
• Effective evaluation and reporting skills.
• Training and supervision of counseling staff.
• Knowledge of suicide prevention and intervention strategies.

Benefits

• Not specified.

Pay

$83,752.56 Annually

Schedule

18A | 37.5 HR/WK