CPST Program Director (Behavioral Health Program Director-A)

CPST Program Director (Behavioral Health Program Director-A)

Salary

$4,259.00 - $7,675.00 Monthly

Location

Elmwood, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

227758

Department

LDH-Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority

Opening Date

10/23/2026

Closing Date

11/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

About this Job

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) is a Local Governing Entity (LGE) created by the Louisiana Legislature in 1989. JPHSA is responsible for the management and operation of behavioral health and developmental disability Services in Jefferson Parish.

The Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) Behavioral Health Community Services (BHCS) division provides a continuum of community-based behavioral health and support programs to assist individuals in their recovery from mental illness and/or addictive disorders. The Behavioral Health Program Director-A works in the BHCS division under the direction of the Behavioral Health Regional Director (Clinical and Support Services Manager). The incumbent provides highly professional and responsible administrative work managing services and contracts in the BHCS division.

Minimum Qualifications

A master's degree in a social science, health or human services, nursing, or health administration field plus three years of experience providing behavioral health treatment; OR

A doctorate in a social science, health or human services, nursing, or health administration field, or a medical degree plus two years of experience providing behavioral health treatment.

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:

As a CPST Program Director, you will,

• Supervises the Social Workers and Professional Counselors in the Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST) program, per the JPHSA Staff Development & Supervision Guidelines. Ensures adherence to policies and procedures. Initiates corrective and / or disciplinary action as warranted
• Manages and Monitors day-to-day operations of the CPST program:
• Attends staffing and meets with staff regularly; to include weekly and monthly supervision per the Provider Manual, providing consultation to the professional/clinical staff of the program
• Monitors caseloads (up to 25 individuals per therapist) and ensures appropriate clinical intensity, appropriate timeliness of sessions, and is familiar with basics of each individual on therapists caseloads
• Reviews assessments and other documentation to ensure support of the diagnoses and evidence of medical necessity is present.
• Ensures completion and completeness, in collaboration with clinicians and staff responsible for authorizations, of all documentation for authorization of services from Managed Care Organizations (MCOs). Ensures authorization is received prior to services starting and that units are tracked throughout services, not exceeding or going beyond end date of authorization. Manages waitlist for CPST program including, assessing appropriateness for level of care, responding to referral sources and assigning caseloads to staff
• Serves as clinical lead for team, reviewing complex clinical issues and making recommendations for types of services and interventions
• Attends court, meetings with probation/diversion, IEPs, and/or case staffings with DCFS as needed
• Carries a caseload, as appropriate, for either difficult clients/families and/or priority cases that cannot be assigned timely to team therapists (up to a caseload of 5)

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group

Work Schedule: Flexible work hours that may be outside of the traditional 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday, dependent on job duties.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Enjoli Lewis

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority

3616 S. I-10 Service Road West, Metairie, LA 70001

elewis@jphsa.org

504-838-5426

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.

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• 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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