Manager IV (Contracts, Governance & Provider Monitoring)

About the Opportunity

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will be an innovative and collaborative leader with a strong work ethic, possessing strategic awareness and a sense of vision, cooperative spirit, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to make good strong political and business decisions. A management style that is focused on developing staff and fostering team collaboration will be essential to the success of the Division. The Manager IV (Contracts, Governance & Provider Monitoring) will be engaging with a successful track record of creating and implementing creative and non-traditional approaches to challenges, while maintaining energy and enthusiasm within the department.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: June 22, 2026
Oral Examination: Tentatively the week of July 6, 2026

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THE POSITION Under the direction of the Assistant Director of the Behavioral Health Plan, the Manager IV (Contracts, Governance & Provider Monitoring) provides strategic and operational leadership for the County’s contract oversight and provider monitoring functions within the integrated Behavioral Health Plan.
This role oversees two distinct and highly integrated portfolios :

1. Contract Governance & Administration
Responsible for establishing and managing standardized contract processes across the department, including contract development, execution, and lifecycle management. This portfolio also leads the coordination and authoring of Board agenda items for all contracts within the department , ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with County requirements and timelines.
2. Provider Monitoring & Fiscal Oversight
Responsible for ensuring that both internal and contracted providers operate in alignment with contract requirements, service expectations, and quality outcomes. This includes overseeing provider monitoring to ensure fidelity to services , as well as leading fiscal monitoring of all contracts , including invoice review, validation, and alignment between billed and delivered services.
Across both portfolios, the Manager IV (Contracts, Governance & Provider Monitoring) ensures strong internal controls, consistent processes, and alignment between contract terms, service delivery, and reimbursement. The role plays a critical part in safeguarding public resources, strengthening provider accountability, and advancing a high-performing, transparent, and compliant systems within this high performing division

Typical Tasks

• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized contract governance processes across the Behavioral Health Plan
  
• Oversee the full lifecycle of provider contracts, including development, execution, monitoring, and renewal
  
• Lead provider monitoring efforts to ensure compliance with contract requirements, service expectations, and regulatory standards
  
• Oversee and strengthen invoice review and approval processes to ensure accuracy, documentation, and alignment with contract terms
  
• Establish and monitor internal controls to support fiscal integrity and audit readiness
  
• Identify gaps in provider performance, billing practices, or compliance, and implement corrective actions
  
• Collaborate with Quality Services, Fiscal, and Provider Relations to align contract requirements with service delivery and performance monitoring
  
• Develop policies, procedures, and tools to support consistent contract administration and oversight
  
• Supervise staff responsible for contract administration, provider monitoring, and fiscal review functions
  
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to internal teams and contracted providers
  
• Analyze data and trends to inform decision-making, improve processes, and reduce system risk
  
• Support audits, reviews, and reporting requirements at the county, state, and federal levels Motivate, coach, and support staff in achieving departmental goals;
  
• Lead efforts to address system and program level crisis and emergencies, and perform effectively under stressful conditions;
  
• Prepare and deliver clear and professional presentations to diverse audiences; Prepare specialized reports, including Board agenda items and responses to public or stakeholder inquiries;
  
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of the department’s annual budget and quarterly updates;
  
• Develop policies and procedures in accordance with applicable regulations;
  
• Uphold and actively promote the vision, mission, and values of the department and the County; and
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Behavioral Health or Health Treatment Systems
• Building Effective Teams
• Communication
• Conflict Management
• Contract Development
• Customer Orientation
• Effective Decision Making
• Performance Development and Coaching
• Ethics and Integrity
• Financial Resource and Budget Management
• Managing Vision and Purpose
• Behavioral Health, Medi-Cal Managed Care, or Healthcare Compliance
• Legislative and Regulatory Laws
• Strategic Management & Planning

We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in social work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, Business, Public Health, Public Administration or a related field; AND
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible management experience comparable to a Stanislaus County Manager or in a public agency performing duties involving contract governance & administration and provider monitoring & fiscal oversight.

Progressively responsible experience as listed above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Proof of education will be required for verification purposes at the time of application. Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call (209) 525-6112 to make other arrangements. Failure to submit proof will result in disqualification.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening will focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in social work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, Business or Public Administration, Public Health, or a related field.

Application and Selection Procedures

APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.

• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
• Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.
• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months.

GENERAL INFORMATION CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Unclassified Service of the County and considered “at will” for labor relations purposes. The individual selected will participate in the Stanislaus County Pay-for-Performance program, as well as receive additional benefits.

The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab.
Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County.
Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).
RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodations Request Form prior to the test administration date. Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the "Additional Information" section of the application form.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Pass County-paid pre-employment job-related background investigation.
• Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
• Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.
• Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and meet County insurability requirements.

APPLICATION AND/OR EXAMINATION APPEAL RIGHTS Application and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity, fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Chief Executive Officer within seven (7) days after the examination results are emailed.
DISCLAIMER Stanislaus County reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this flyer to better meet the needs of County service. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The information contained in the bulletin is information which sets forth a general summary of benefits for this respective position. This information is not legally binding. The benefits and other information regarding this position may be found in the Stanislaus County Code, the Stanislaus County Personnel Policies manual, or in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s), and such information prevails over information contained in this flyer. Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office/Human Relations.

Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary.

Closing Date/Time: 6/22/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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