Deputy Director Behavioral Health

Kings County Behavioral Health is offering an exciting opportunity to work for a department that strives to foster resiliency and promote wellness. The Department's mission is to provide the best comprehensive, coordinated and culturally responsive Behavioral Health services for adults and children living with mental illness and substance use disorders in Kings County. For more information about the Kings County Behavioral Health Department, please click here.

The Deputy Director Behavioral Health assists the Director of Behavioral Health in planning, directing, and managing the activities and staff of the Behavioral Health Department. Future vacancies for this position may be filled from the eligible list to be established. The expected life of the eligible list is six months.

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This position includes a management benefit package including CalPERS retirement (click the benefits tab to determine plan/tier placement); County paid PPO insurance premium for medical, dental, vision and chiropractic insurance coverage for the employee and their eligible dependents; onsite health center for employees and eligible dependents on County health insurance; $40,000 term life/accident insurance; an additional 64 hours (48 hours can be cashed out) of management leave each fiscal year; paid vacation and sick leave.

EMPLOYMENT AT WILL
The Deputy Director, Behavioral Health classification is an executive management-level position and, as such, the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Behavioral Health Director.

Plans, develops and administers department goals objectives, management strategies and program policies and procedures; maintains knowledge of Federal, State and County programmatic guidelines and requirements; analyzes and anticipates trends and changes which impact the department; leads the implementation of programs which meet funding and legislated requirements; interprets rules and regulations and formulates sound programmatic recommendations to the Department Head; assists in planning, developing and administering Department goals, objectives, management strategies and program policies and procedures; prepares program reports and data management activities; prepares and writes performance evaluation of subordinate staff; provides expert advice on program activities to staff and contracted providers; prepares written recommendations to contract providers, consultants, Department Head, and State analysts; assists in the preparation and administration of the Department's budget; works directly with Fiscal division and the department in establishing short and long term budget priorities and funding requirements; attends meetings, forums, conference calls, State and Association work groups and other gatherings; acts as a subject matter expert and/or Department representative for Behavioral Health services; serves on board, commissions, and/or Coalitions that support the mission and vision of department; presents activities of department to the Board of Supervisors; develops, communicates, and monitors the adherence to departmental goals, policies, protocols, safety requirements, data management and programmatic and fiscal responsibilities; reviews and participates in the selection, assignment, training, and evaluation of staff; confers with Leadership team members on personnel matters; formulates recommendations to the Director on promotions, disciplinary actions, and other employee matters; directs the professional development of staff and guides all training and travel activities, certification processes, and mandated training requirements; acts in the Director's absence as assigned and authorized; performs a variety of administrative duties and manages major special projects as assigned.

Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.

Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences, Organizational Leadership and Development, or Public Administration or a closely related field.

Experience: One (1) year of experience working for Kings County Behavioral Health in a management role OR Three (3) years of increasingly responsible supervisory work in a health or mental health management or governmental administration or equivalent.
License: Possession of a valid, appropriate California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Special Requirements: (1) Ability to work irregular hours as necessary; (2) ability to travel within and outside the county; (3) ability to qualify for security clearance through a background investigation, including a fingerprint check.

All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.