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Deputy Director Behavioral Health

Kings County
CA 93230, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/26/2025 CLOSED ON 2/3/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Director Behavioral Health position at Kings County?

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. Kings County Behavioral Health seeks to fill two Deputy Director positions overseeing the Administrative and Clinical Divisions within the 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.

For further information about the position, please click here.


MANAGEMENT LEVEL II BENEFITS
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. Effective July 1, 2025, the amount of management vacation time will increase from 64 hours to 80 hours of which will not carry over and may be cashed out in full.

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.
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of a division or large functional area of the Behavioral Health Department, including the formulation and evaluation of direct service delivery programs and/or state and federal contractual obligations; assists with the overall administration of the Behavioral Health Department.
  • Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; continuously monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative, and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement.
  • Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of assigned budgets; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding.
  • Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
  • Develops and manages requests for proposals for professional and/or contracted services; prepares scope of work and any technical specifications; evaluates proposals and recommends award; negotiates contracts; administers contracts to ensure compliance with County specifications and service quality.
  • Oversees the delivery of behavioral health care services including those provided by outpatient clinics, subcontracted providers, inpatient hospitals, and inter-agency projects with other County departments.
  • Coordinates and maintains accountability on shared intra-agency responsibilities including, but not limited to, compliance, performance management, audits, appeals, budget, provider rate setting, claims payment, reconciliation systems, information management and reporting activities.
  • Serves as the Director of Behavioral Health in their absence or when designated; represents the department in collaboration with other County agencies/departments and with various public and private agencies as well as Federal and State organizations.
  • Integrates and develops continuity of care across behavioral health operational units, including program development and system wide planning.
  • Assures inter-agency and intra-agency collaboration and integration of services, develops inter-agency policies and procedures.
  • Provides direction regarding the allocation of available funds for both County-operated and contract provided services.
  • Provides leadership and oversight for the implementation of healthcare reform initiatives into service delivery operations.
  • Reviews, monitors, and interprets proposed legislation and changes in laws and regulations; and assures administrative compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
  • Serves on a variety of committees and task forces; attends meetings and makes presentations as required.
  • Monitors new trends and innovations in the fields of mental health and substance abuse disorders.  
  • Prepares a variety of correspondence, narrative and statistical reports, information for the Board of Supervisors, program documentation, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
  • Responds to public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations; serves as a spokesperson for the Department at a variety of community events, meetings, and other public relations activities in the Director’s absence, or when designated.
  • Ensures staff observe and comply with all County and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
  • Performs related duties 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 AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
  • Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field. 
Experience:
  • Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in a behavioral health organization including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or management capacity.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Licenses:
  • Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment. 
  • Possession of a valid license as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Psychologist, or Professional Clinical Counselor issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Health Sciences is desirable. 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check; must be willing to work irregular hours as required; travel within and outside the County.

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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.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Veteran's Preference Application
You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.


Tentative Recruitment Process
Final Date to Apply: Monday, February 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. 
First Panel Interview with Human Resources: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

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