Director Of Behavioral Health

Click here for more information POSITION: The Director of Behavioral Health reports to the Director of the Health Care Agency (HCA) and is responsible for the administration of the combined development and management of all County Behavioral Health programs and services which include: Adults, Youth and Family, and Substance Use Services programs. This position is responsible for recognizing and nurturing opportunities for collaboration to address local needs, in particular for vulnerable and underserved populations. The position is dually appointed as the Director of the Behavioral Health Department and as the Mental Health Director by the Board of Supervisors. The Director of Behavioral Health will be responsible for guiding and promoting the department's mission to address needs within the community that arise from Behavioral Health and substance use disorders. The ideal candidate will be a highly effective and communicative leader and will be able to collaboratively develop and employ a department-wide strategic plan that exemplifies a commitment to service excellence, staff development, community support and continuous quality improvement. The Director of Behavioral Health will require broad skills, including business acumen, financial expertise, and significant leadership ability, including strategies serving culturally diverse communities. This position is an at-will classification, Deputy Director - HealthCare Agency, which is exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance. TENTATIVE TIMELINE: CLOSING DATE: Continuous FIRST REVIEW OF RESUMES: Week of March 4, 2024 EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training and experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Typical combinations would be: An administrator with a Master's degree in hospital, public health or public administration and at least three (3) years of hospital or health care administrative experience which includes two (2) years in Behavioral Health services. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. A physician and surgeon licensed in the State of California showing evidence of completion of the required course of graduate psychiatric education as defined in Section 623 supplemented by an additional two (2) years of psychiatric training or practice which includes one (1) year of administrative experience. A psychologist licensed in the State of California with a Doctorate degree in psychology and at least three (3) years of clinical psychology experience which includes two (2) years of administrative experience. A clinical social worker with at least a Master's degree in social work and a license (LCSW) under the provision of the California Business and Professions Code and at least five (5) years of Behavioral Health experience which includes two (2) years of administrative experience. A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LPCC) who has received specific instruction in assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and counseling and psychotherapeutic treatment of premarital, marriage, family and child relationship dysfunctions which is equivalent to the instruction required for licensure on January 1981. At least five (5) years of Behavioral Health experience which includes two (2) years of administrative experience is also required. A Registered Nurse with a Master's degree in psychiatric or public health nursing and five (5) years of related experience which includes two (2) years of administrative experience. Additional post-baccalaureate experience in Behavioral Health setting may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. HOWTO APPLY: To apply for this exceptional career opportunity, please complete one of the following found in the job announcement: Email your cover letter, resume and any additional materials for consideration. OR Submit an on-line application and attach your current resume, cover letter and any additional materials for consideration. RESUME EVALUATION: A first review of resumes will commence the week of March 4, 2024. All relevant work experience, training and education need to be included to determine eligibility. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $184,018 - $257,650 Annual Bonus/Commission: No