BH/DID Program Administrator

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Ashland, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens. 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.

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.

Nice To Haves

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), License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Certified Social Worker (CSW).
Three (3) years of inpatient or out patient clinical experience.

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 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, standard operating procedures, and policies.
Coordinates all of 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.
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.
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.
Performs other duties as required.