BH/DID Program Administrator

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4/22/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-01853

BH/DID Program Administrator

Salary

$83,752.56 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

 

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

Location

500 County Park Road
Paducah, KY 42001 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. 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.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov

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.

Prefer the following credential: 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) and/or Certified Social Worker (CSW). Also prefer candidates to have three (3) years of inpatient or out patient clinical experience.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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/or behavioral health conditions; and performs other duties as required.
• Provides direction, integration and coordination of the provision of behavioral health services, coordinating and supervising the treatment program in accordance with mental health protocols, SOP’s, and policies.
• Coordinates all the therapeutic functions of the DJJ facility with the authorization of support plans, incident follow-up, provider certification and programmatic utilization revisions.
• Review, complete and approve all juvenile behavioral health screening and assessments. Administer and interpret mental health screening tools, complete Violent Felony Offender assessments and provide individual counseling and group counseling services to youth.
• May consult 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.

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Works primarily in an office setting within a behavioral health or intellectual disabilities program.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.