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Nevada, Director of Family and Youth Engagement - Las Vegas, United States - Magellan Health
Description
Must live in Nevada. Oversees all aspects of the MY LIFE program including developing and delivering MY LIFE and youth empowerment programming.
This position provides leadership and guidance in promoting the concepts of recovery and resilience throughout our systems of care. In addition to providing technical assistance and training to Magellan staff, the Director will serve as Magellan`s spokesperson at external meetings related to recovery and resiliency. This role will strive to model recovery principles to Magellan staff, providers, members and family members. Role also supports peer specialist positions at the care management entity (CME).Other Job Requirements
Responsibilities
Must be a self-identified current or former user of mental health/substance abuse or co-occurring services who can relate to others who are now using those services.Membership or leadership positions in advocacy organizations, self-help organizations, associations for psychiatric rehabilitation, or technical assistance centers.
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Product Suite.
5+ years' experience of living with mental health/substance use recovery or parent/caregiver of a child with mental health/substance use challenges, working as a peer support specialist.
CPRS/CPS/CPSS/CRPS/PRSS/CFSS, Peer Specialist as required by state.
NCPS/NCPRSS/CFPS/ National Peer Support Credential required within one year of hire.
Must be a self-identified person in recovery who is a current or former user of mental health/substance use services and can relate to others who are now using those services OR Parent/Caregiver of a child who is or who has in the past received services from a child-serving agency for mental health or substance use related issues or former user of child/youth/young adult mental health/substance use/ foster care services and can relate to others who are now using those services.
Must have a vehicle in good, working condition with the ability to travel within the field regularly.
Ability to work some weekends and evenings.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Product Suite.
Ability to make decisions that require significant analysis of solutions, and quick, original, and independent thinking.
Ability to determine appropriate courses of action in complex situations that may not be addressed by existing policies or protocols.
Knowledge of state system of services, resiliency and recovery principles and tools, such as wellness recovery action plans, wraparound process, and community-based peer, family and parent support organizations and services.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to represent strengths and needs of members in clinical settings; must be able to draw from your own experiences.
Must be able to work effectively, independently and in a team, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment to meet the demands of the organization.
Understanding of wellness strategies, coping skills and collaborative process.
Experience in network management/development of consumer or peer-operated/delivered services.
Specialized experience in consumer delivered services within a managed care environment.
5+ years of experience developing family, youth or peer support programs.
5+ years of experience working with families or youth and young adults.
Public speaking experience.
Experience within family, youth and young adult-based organizations and developing Family, youth-oriented programs.
General Job Information
Title
Nevada, Director of Family and Youth Engagement (Must Reside in Nevada)Grade
28Work Experience - Required
Management/LeadershipWork Experience - Preferred
Education - Required
A Combination of Education and Work Experience May Be Considered., Bachelor's - Public HealthEducation - Preferred
Master'sLicense and Certifications - Required
CPRS/CPS/CPSS/CRPS/PRSS, Peer Specialist, State Requirements - Care MgmtLicense and Certifications - Preferred
Salary Range
Salary Minimum:
$83,890Salary Maximum:
$142,610This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
This position may be eligible for short-term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.
Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.
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