Clubhouse Director- Westbank

Clubhouse Director

NAMI Southeast Louisiana is hiring a Director for our Westbank Clubhouse and Case Management Programs that serve adults with mental illness is Jefferson Parish.

About us: NAMI SELA is a grassroots mental health organization established in 1978. Our mission is to help individuals and families impacted by mental illness, fostering a supportive community and promoting better lives for all. Our work helps individuals live with dignity and independence within the community, enriching all of our lives. We offer person-centered, comprehensive help to individuals at whatever stage of recovery they are.

About you: You see the potential in others and find it rewarding to support persons with mental illness or substance usage, assisting them with finding the resources and natural supports that will allow them to reach their goals and feel part of their community. You recognize that each individual has their own unique strengths, abilities, needs and preferences. You have strong organizational skills, can assess and solve problems, and feel comfortable supervising a team.

Core duties and responsibilities: The Clubhouse Director – Westbank is a leadership role responsible for overseeing all clubhouse operations and Medicaid mental health rehabilitation services at the West Bank location as well as the Jefferson Paris Case Management Program. The position combines program management, staff supervision, direct clinical service, and oversight to ensure services are delivered effectively, therapeutically, and in alignment with the clubhouse model and Louisiana Medicaid standards.

Key priorities include managing staff, collaborating with the team's licensed clinician, maintaining daily program operations, supporting client intake and psychiatrist clinic days, ensuring timely documentation and Medicaid authorization compliance, and monitoring service quality through chart review and supervision. The role also contributes to broader organizational functions such as management meetings, clinical team collaboration, and CARF accreditation efforts.

The ideal candidate is a licensed mental health professional with an LMSW or PLPC with three or more years of experience working with adults with severe mental illness.

Education required: Master’s in Psychology, Sociology, Rehabilitation, Criminal Justice, or other human service field. Master’s in Counseling or Social Work is preferred. Three years of experience working with individuals who are mentally ill is required.

Benefits include PTO, holiday pay, employer match toward retirement plan, healthcare, vision, and dental.

Salary: $53,000 - $57,000

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• LMSW or PLPC license (Required)

Work Location: In person