BH/DID Program Administrator

About the role

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities. This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and people with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Administers the mental health program and associated activities for all youth within a DJJ Juvenile Detention Center or Youth Development Center facility with intellectual disabilities and/or behavioral health conditions; and performs other duties as required.
• 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.
• Coordinates all the therapeutic functions of the DJJ facility with the authorization of support plans, incident follow-up, provider certification and programmatic utilization revisions.
• Reviews, completes and approves all juvenile behavioral health screening and assessments.
• Administers and interprets mental health screening tools, completes Violent Felony Offender assessments and provides individual counseling and group counseling services to youth.
• May consult 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.
• Monitors and evaluates clinical, rehabilitative or community support services in the facility settings.
• Prepares routine, special and technical reports on activities of the program.
• Provides clinical and administrative oversight of counseling staff.
• Provides training on behavioral health issues to include suicide prevention and intervention.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Experience: Five years of professional experience in the administration or management of institutional activities, BHDID Central Office, community, or agency programs.

Preferred credentials

• Certified Psychologist (CP)
• Licensed Psychologist (LP)
• Licensed Psychological Practitioner (LPP)
• Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA)
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (MFTA)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Certified Social Worker (CSW)

Preferred experience

• Three (3) years of inpatient or outpatient clinical experience.

Substitutions

• 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.

Pay & schedule

• Salary: $83,752.56 Annually
• Pay Grade: 17
• Employment Type: Executive Branch | Full Time | Ineligible for Overtime Pay | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
• Location: 2420 Roberts Drive, Ashland, KY 41102 USA

Working conditions

Works primarily in an office setting within a behavioral health or intellectual disabilities program.

Probationary period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

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