Behavioral Health Manager - Continuous/Open Until Filled

The Napa Valley

Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.

Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small-town living and big city amenities.

Napa County as an Employer

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As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE .

The Position

Napa County is seeking an experienced professional to serve as the Behavioral Health Manager in the Clinical and Network area. This position will plan, organize, and manage the day-to-day clinical operations of a comprehensive community behavioral health delivery system, including network providers.

A Behavioral Health Manager assists in the management of a major division/service area in HHSA that includes multiple work groups of significant depth and complexity. Responsibilities include participation in the overall management and administration of a division, including development of division objectives and design and implementation of supporting programs, processes, policies, and/or procedures to successfully achieve those objectives. The Behavioral Health Manager may also share responsibility for the development, administration, and control of associated budgets and act in the absence of the Assistant Deputy Director.

The Ideal Candidate will possess the following:
* Strong leadership skills
* Exemplary supervisory skills and demonstrated competencies managing a diverse workforce
* Demonstrated professional success in the design and management of community mental health services
* Proven track record of program planning and development, flexibility and the ability to perform independently under demanding time and fiscal constraints.

Position Requirements

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible professional program experience in a behavioral health, social service, or human services program including three years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in social work, clinical or counseling psychology, public administration, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree is desirable.

License or Certificate: Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Possession of a valid license issued by the State of California as a Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Psychologist, Registered Nurse, or Marriage and Family Therapist is desirable.
The Recruitment Process

1. Applications will be accepted on-line until the current vacancy is filled.

2. Applications will be reviewed for verification of possession of one of the required licenses and supplemental questions reviewed as they are received until the current vacancy is filled.

3. The most qualified candidates from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview on a continuous basis until the current vacancy is filled. The most qualified candidates from the oral panel interview will be placed on the eligibility list for up to twelve months.

Human Resources reserves the right to make changes to the recruitment process and schedule at any time.

Example of Duties

View the full job description including the example of duties HERE .

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).

Benefits
Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE .

ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MANAGEMENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INFORMATION

SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
Click here for additional benefits information forManagement ClassifiedEmployees:
https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25879/Benefits-Summary---Management-Classified-Employees

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.

FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Continuous

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