Behavioral Health Assistant Regional Administrator

Behavioral Health Assistant Regional Administrator

Salary

$5,583.00 - $10,062.00 Monthly

Location

Monroe, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

NEDHSA-225223-BHARA-082526-AM

Department

LDH-Northeast Delta Human Services Authority

Opening Date

08/26/2026

Closing Date

9/5/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

NORTHEAST DELTA HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY MISSION:

Serve as a catalyst for individuals with mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive disorders to help them realize their full human potential by offering quality, excellent care with greater accessibility.

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority is looking for an experienced and dedicated Behavioral Health Assistant Regional Administrator to be responsible for regional clinical staff supervision and therapeutic programming associated with the Integrated Care Model. In this role, you may be delegated administrative responsibility for some areas of clinical services in the absence of the Behavioral Health Center Manager.

Applicants with licensure as either a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

A masters degree in human or health services, social work, or a social sciences field; health care or behavioral health administration, nursing, or public health plus four years of experience providing health services, behavioral health treatment, social services, nursing, or counseling; OR

A doctorate in human or health services, social work, or a social sciences field; health care or behavioral health administration, nursing, or public health plus two years of experience providing health services, behavioral health treatment, social services, nursing, or counseling.

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:

• Directs agency/clinical administrative staff, certified peer supporters, and social services program staff responsible for the overall treatment and oversight of regional integrated behavioral health clinic services and its contractors and vendors. This role also recommends disciplinary actions regarding subordinate staff to the Regional Administrator as needed.
• Monitors clinic programs which may include but is not limited to: Primary integrated health care, crisis services, outpatient treatment programs for individuals, families, and children with severe and persistent mental illness, co-occurring disorders, addictive disorders, skills training, and education programs, peer-supported services, case management, housing programs, as well as Tobacco Cessation and Problem Gambling treatment services. May serve as a certified clinical supervisor for staff working toward applicable professional licensure and/or certifications.
• Effectively implements and monitors all Federal/State Block Grants and initiatives and ensures compliance relative to all treatment services within the agreements while assuring effective working relations between contract monitors, contractors, staff, and clients.
• Assists the Regional Administrator, Compliance Department and Medical Director with review, development, training, and monitoring of licensure and national accreditation standards, which are adhered to with outcomes met.
• Accurately interprets NEDHSA, LOH, OBH, and Regional issues along with all policies and procedures.
• Represents the agency as assigned to the region and public functions as well as to clients, families, and stakeholders to promote quality services, the full implementation of an integrated behavioral and primary health system as well as outcomes that meet NEDHSA goals and objectives.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities. Is responsible and will be held accountable for being knowledgeable and efficient in all Microsoft Office Suite programs and other computer programs directly related to the job duties.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Demotion, Lateral Transfer, or Detail to Special Duty

Location: Monroe Integrated Care Clinic

Compensation: NEDHSA is a designated approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site. Clinicians who work at NHSC-approved sites are eligible to apply to the NHSC Loan Repayment Program to pay off student loans.

• 2-year Full-Time Clinical Practice: NHSC will pay up to $50,000* for an initial 2 years of full-time clinical practice to clinicians.

(Full-time clinical practice is defined as no less than 40 hours per week, for a minimum of 45 weeks per year.)

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. 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:

Ms. Janesia Raybon, MPA

Human Resources Director A

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority

2513 Ferrand Street

Monroe, LA 71201

318-362-4237 (office)

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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How many years of management or supervision have you had and how many people have you managed simultaneously?

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What is your knowledge of behavioral primary integration?

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What experience do you have working with accrediting bodies such as CARF or JCAHO?

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What is your experience or background in managing projects?

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What is your experience with managed-care organizations in relation to billing?

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What type of independent licensure (e.g. LPC, LCSW, etc.) do you have? If you do not have any licensure, please type N/A.

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Employer State of Louisiana

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Phone (866) 783-5462

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