Deputy Director - Behavioral Health

Salary: $5,801.88 - $8,275.91 Monthly
Location : Grand Junction, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 02185
Department: County Administration
Opening Date: 03/18/2024
Closing Date: 4/1/2024 5:00 PM Mountain
Description
OVERVIEW OF MESA COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Mesa County Behavioral Health (MCBH) is committed to being a partner and leader in
improving the well-being of people living with Behavioral Health issues. MCBH leads community initiatives in coordinating, advocating, planning, and supporting community stakeholders in activities to continually improve Behavioral Health services in Mesa County. We are committed to leading change to improve services for our community with mental health, substance use, and social determinants health needs.
Our Vision & Mission
To support, develop, and monitor Behavioral Health services that:
• Promote access and coordination of care
• Increase stability for our most vulnerable
• Increase early identification and connection
• Promote community education and prevention services
• Support community data collection and quality improvement
JOB SUMMARY
Support the Behavioral Health Director in the development and supervision of the Department of Behavioral Health programs and contracts. Provide vision and leadership for the entire department while performing high-level management of assigned program areas and staff. Ensure internal and external collaboration to maximize efficiencies. Build and maintain strong relationships with a wide array of people. Represent the Behavioral Health Department within the program and in community settings to ensure the vision of the Director is accomplished in an efficient professional manner.
Essential Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
(The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. Mesa County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time. All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)
Performs the necessary maintenance, modification, and upkeep on all relevant data sets, databases, and dashboards.

• Advise the Director concerning planning issues and opportunities that relate to and impact the operations of the agency.

• Assist in the development of department documents including program procedures, budget, operations manual, performance measures, etc.

• Assist in developing policies and procedures to enhance customer service and align with the department's goals. Collaborate with staff to inspect and ensure quality standards in service delivery.

• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of administrative staff. Oversee the daily operations of the department's administrative and clinical teams. Act as the liaison between the Behavioral Health Department and other departments, such as I.T. HR, and Finance.

• Assists and advises subordinates, as necessary, resolving problems and non-routine situations.

• Consciously creates a workplace culture consistent with the vision and mission of Mesa County Behavioral Health.

• Administer and manage the department's finances and budget as directed by the Department Director. This includes preparing annual budgets, overseeing payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and managing contract and project management systems. Provide regular financial reports to the Board of Commissioners, County Finance Department, and other stakeholders.

• Assist in developing policies and procedures to enhance customer service and align with the department's goals. Collaborate with staff to inspect and ensure quality standards in service delivery

• Fill the responsibilities of the Director in his/her absence.

• Oral and written communications must be clear and effective.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience/training
• Master's degree preferred
• 3+ years of related experience

OR

• Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

Licenses, Certifications and Registrations:

• A valid Colorado driver's license with a responsible driving record.

Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 35 pounds. Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.
EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK ACT:
In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the following items can be used as a determining factor in the starting and ongoing wage of an employee working in this position:

• A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment;
• A merit system that rewards employees for exceptional job performance;
• An incentive system that pays employees based on the quality of their work or the amount of work they perform, or;
• Education, training, or experience to the extent that they are reasonably related to the work in question.

This position is eligible for the following Mesa County benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Life insurance
• Long term disability

The 2022 Benefits Guide is located on the Mesa County Website under the Human Resources page under Quick Links. You will click on Employee Benefits.
A newly hired employee is eligible for benefits starting the 1st of the month, following 30 days of employment.