The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any combination of these. As Georgia’s public safety net, DBHDD operates six field offices and five hospitals throughout the state within three program areas: behavioral health, developmental disabilities and hospital services.

The main office for DBHDD is located in downtown Atlanta

Job Description

Job Title:  Regional Services Administrator (RSA) Behavioral Health – Region 3 (Decatur, GA)

Pay Grade:  O

Job Summary
Under broad supervision of the Deputy Division Director of Behavioral Health, the person in this position is responsible for managing and overseeing a system of community-based Behavioral Health services for the region.  This position is located in Region 3 in Decatur, GA.

BH – Regional Services Administrator Job Responsibilities

• Ensuring accountable and effective continuum of care to support Georgians with behavioral health challenges, and intellectual and developmental disabilities in a dynamic health care environment
• Monitoring of community program operations to ensure optimal functioning in key areas including but not limited to utilization of services, coordination of care, progress toward identified program outcomes, and adherence to regulatory guidance.
• Closely follows and ensures implementation of all Department regulations, directives, and polices.
• Must be flexible, adaptable, self-directed, results-oriented, and excellent at problem solving
• Must have demonstrated effectiveness with written and oral communications and outstanding interpersonal skills
• Experience working with high performing, cross functional teams and sound organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately
• Responsible for supervision of regional office staff members performance of various duties including assisting hospitals, providers, Beacon, GCAL, the ASO, and consumers in implementation of person-center community transition plan; in addition to, resolving consumer and other constituent complaints.
• Provides support and assistance to regional advisory councils and assisting in the development of annual plans that identifies and prioritizes the needs in the region
• Utilizes data to monitor and evaluate DBHDD services provided in the region works closely with MH, DD, and AD Executives Directors and other state office staff to ensure continuity of information and message to local providers and communities.
• Ensures that regional staff deliver excellent customer service to consumers, family members, providers, state officials, agencies stakeholders and other community members with interest in DBHDD services
• Ensures that Services brokered by DBHDD are implemented and provided according to design “Easy access to high-quality care that leads to a life of recovery and independence for the people we serve”

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years’ experience performing management responsibilities in a health care services environment OR master’s degree in a related field and two years’ experience performing management responsibilities in a health care services environment OR Doctorate degree in a related field and one year experience performing management responsibilities in a health care services environment OR two years at the lower level or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the qualifications above, preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated knowledge and experience in the following:

• Licensed as a LMSW, LCSW, APC, LPC and/or master’s degree in a related field
• Previous collaboration with a clinical team: psychologists, social workers, counselors, physicians, therapists, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress
• Knowledgeable of the management, planning and design of effective community-based programs for individuals with behavioral health and co-occurring issues
• Experience working with Behavioral Health individuals in the community.

This position is located in the DBHDD Region 3 Field Office in Decatur, Georgia.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. For more information, visit https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/benefits

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.  

When applying for this position, you will be asked if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as stated below and may possibly be presented with additional questions to assess preferred qualifications. Preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the preferred qualifications and have demonstrated relevant experience clearly indicated in their work history.