About Liberty Behavioral and Community Services (LB&CS)
Liberty Behavioral and Community Services is a leading provider of behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and community support services across California. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, person-centered care that promotes recovery, dignity, and empowerment for individuals and families.
We believe our workforce is the foundation of service excellence. As we continue to expand our impact, we seek a visionary executive to lead the next phase of workforce and organizational transformation.
Position Summary
The Vice President of Workforce and Organizational Excellence will provide strategic leadership to ensure Liberty’s workforce is empowered, engaged, and equipped to deliver exceptional behavioral health services. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this role will lead systemwide initiatives that strengthen clinical and non-clinical workforce capacity, enhance organizational culture, and promote continuous improvement across all service lines.
The VP serves as a key architect of Liberty’s workforce strategy—driving recruitment, retention, professional development, leadership cultivation, and operational excellence in alignment with evidence-based and trauma-informed practices.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Workforce Leadership
- Develop and execute a multi-year behavioral health workforce strategy addressing recruitment, retention, credentialing, and succession planning across all clinical and administrative roles.
- Collaborate with the CEO / COO, Regional Clinical Director, and Leadership to ensure workforce strategies align with California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and Managed Care Plan requirements.
- Strengthen Liberty’s position as an employer of choice within the behavioral health sector through competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and a values-driven culture.
Organizational & Clinical Excellence
Lead organizational development initiatives to support operational efficiency, service integration, and clinical workforce sustainability.Oversee the implementation of Lean Six Sigma, Trauma-Informed Leadership, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) frameworks.Build and manage a high-performing team of workforce, training, and organizational development professionals to advance systemwide goals.Culture & Employee Engagement
Champion a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally responsive workplace culture.Lead Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives to reflect the communities served and to ensure equitable access to opportunity within LB&CS.Enhance employee engagement, recognition, and well-being initiatives to improve satisfaction and retention among clinicians, direct support professionals, and administrative staff.Learning & Professional Development
Oversee the design of clinical and leadership development pathways, including continuing education, licensure supervision, and behavioral health credentialing programs.Partner with community colleges, universities, and workforce boards to expand the behavioral health talent pipeline in California.Integrate evidence-based training and competency frameworks consistent with state and federal standards of care.Data-Driven Performance Management
Develop and manage workforce analytics dashboards to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as turnover, time-to-fill, engagement, training compliance, and diversity representation.Provide quarterly reports and recommendations to the COO and Board on workforce trends, risks, and strategic investments.Requirements
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Healthcare Administration, Behavioral Health, or related field (Doctorate preferred).10+ years of progressive leadership experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or human services settings.Deep understanding of California’s behavioral health workforce challenges, licensing requirements, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., DHCS, DDS, CalAIM).Proven success designing and implementing organization-wide culture, engagement, and performance improvement initiatives.Demonstrated commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and DEIB principles.Expertise in process improvement, data analytics, and change management methodologies.Strong interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills with the ability to influence across diverse teams.Core Competencies
Strategic Leadership & VisionBehavioral Health Workforce PlanningChange Management & Organizational DesignClinical Competency & Compliance AwarenessContinuous Quality Improvement (CQI)Trauma-Informed and DEIB LeadershipCollaboration & InfluenceData-Driven Decision MakingBenefits
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range : $160,000 – $175,000 annually (commensurate with experience and qualifications)Benefits : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous PTO and paid holidays; retirement plan with employer match; tuition reimbursement; professional development funding; and employee wellness programs.This pay range reflects the reasonable estimate of compensation for this role in California at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, and internal equity.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (California-Compliant)
Liberty Behavioral and Community Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.
We fully comply with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and all applicable state and federal employment laws.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
LB&CS provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California FEHA. Applicants requiring accommodation in the recruitment or selection process should contact Talent Acquisition.