Division Director, Behavioral Health Care Services

Job Description

Introduction

This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County.

Reinstatement:
Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744: On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.

Transfer:
You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.

Voluntary Demotion:
You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position.

DESCRIPTION

THE AGENCY

Alameda County's Health Services Program is administered by the Alameda County Health and includes the following program areas: Behavioral Health Care, Public Health, Environmental Health, and Agency Administration/Indigent Health. The ultimate mission of the Health Care Services Agency is to provide fully integrated health care services through a comprehensive network of public and private partnerships that ensure optimal health and well-being and respect the diversity of all residents. Alameda County Health currently has multiple career opportunities for experienced professionals to become part of a service delivery team dedicated to the optimal health and well being of Alameda County residents.

THE POSITION
Under general direction of the Deputy Director and/or Executive Leadership, will plan, develop, organize and direct the activities and staff of a Division of Behavioral Health Care Services and perform related work as required. A Behavioral Health Division may include a variety of aligned services and programs and/or operational or administrative units and functions. The Division Director, Behavioral Health Care Services, may be required to directly administer one or more division programs and to satisfy all professional qualifications and/or licenses required for the administration of assigned programs.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This class is located in the Behavioral Health Care Services Department of the Health Care Services Agency. The incumbent of this class has responsibility for developing, organizing and administering the full spectrum of Division services. This class is distinguished from the next higher class of Adult and Children’s System of Care Director, which provides leadership in organizational policy, system design, system integration and planning and program development. It differs from the next lower class of Behavioral Health Clinical Manager, in that it has responsibility for directing and administering programs that represent the full spectrum of services along the continuum of care within the behavioral health delivery system, including integrated care and preventive care, in all treatment settings, and/or administrative programs and business functions that support the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either I

Education:

Possession of a Master's degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Public Administration, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or closely related field.

And

Experience:

The equivalent of five years of full-time, post-graduate professional management and supervisory experience in directing a large public or private health care program or organization, which must have included progressive responsibility in planning, organizing and providing leadership in the areas of program operations, management and evaluation. Some division assignments may also require at least one year of management experience in the administration of clinical services.

License:

If required by the incumbent’s division assignment, possession of a current valid clinical license from the applicable licensing authority in the State of California.

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and techniques of program development, implementation and evaluation.
• Administrative principles, practices and techniques of county, state and federal mental health systems.
• Methods of administrative problem solving.
• Current laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the Division.
• Health service delivery of relevance to the Division.
• Principles of personnel management, training and supervision.
• Principles and practices of governmental budgeting, funding, provider contracting, and grants management.

Ability to:

• Plan and evaluate programs and services.
• Utilize data in decision-making and performance management.
• Interpret pertinent and prevailing rules and regulations.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Make decisions, use good judgment.
• Analyze and problem solve.
• Exercise leadership.
• Skillful management and administrative control.
• Provide management and fiscal analyses.
• Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity.
• Be flexible.

BENEFITS

The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

• Medical - HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental - HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave**
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1 st United Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

**Employees in management-designated classifications may be entitled to management paid leave. Refer to the applicable MOU or Salary Ordinance for more information.

Conclusion

TO APPLY :

Please submit a PDF of your updated Alameda County application to Agnes Catolos at Agnes.Catolos@acgov.org . Please be in contact if you have any questions.

You are encouraged to apply immediately as this posting is open until filled and may close at anytime.

Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Closing Date/Time: Continuous