Deputy Director of 24 Hour & Specialty Services*

The Job

****APPLY BY OCTOBER 25th FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION****

Be an agent of change and make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents.

Join a team that is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference throughout San Bernardino County.

The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) invites qualified professionals to apply for the position of Deputy Director of 24 Hour & Specialty Services*. The incumbent will work directly with the Department of Behavioral Health Executive Team and Program Managers in order to establish priority of services to meet the needs of the population while identifying underserved areas to offer expansion opportunities via applicable funding sources. The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring each unit within the division to ensure that delivery of services is maximized based on Department policies and legislative mandates. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for providing leadership to the Disaster & Safety Unit and serve as the executive lead in DBH disaster response efforts.

The Deputy Director of 24 Hour & Specialty Services* assists the Director of Behavioral Health in department wide planning, directing, and organizing the activities and policy formulation for the 24 Hour & Specialty Services division. This position will provide oversight of comprehensive operations, program service delivery, directing activities and provide executive level management of multi-disciplinary teams for the division. This position will direct and prepare program budgets, monitors and controls program expenditures, develops and coordinates new procedures for compliance with Federal, State, and County reporting requirements; directs the preparation and controls of contractual agreements with numerous behavioral health care providers, and coordinates the planning and development of programs related to behavioral health treatment including hospital aftercare services, community crisis services, the crisis stabilization continuum of care and disaster and emergency responses.

*Official Title: Deputy Director of Behavioral Health Program Services
For additional details, please refer to the Deputy Director of Behavioral Health Program Services job description.

The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are service, integrity, accountability, and trust.

DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24 Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients' Rights and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; and the Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1000 positions and an approximate $700 million-dollar annual budget.

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The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation (mileage reimbursement is available at current IRS rates). A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. Statewide and national travel is occasionally required.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Education: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral science, human services, social work, counseling, psychology, public health, business/public administration, hospital administration, or a closely related field.

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Experience: Two (2) years of high-level management experience in a large, complex mental health agency, public health agency, or human services organization which provides social work services. Qualifying experience must include responsibility for program planning and development, personnel administration, operations, and budget/fiscal administration.

Note: Qualifying degree or coursework must have been completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned program manager with extensive experience in public behavioral health developing and managing a large complex health agency or human services organization and experience in program planning and development, personnel, administration, disaster and emergency operations, and budget/fiscal administration.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience , as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.

Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: S an Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF reader) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click HERE for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Exempt Unit-Group C

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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