Deputy Director, Behavioral Health
The Behavioral Health Deputy Director serves as a member of the department's senior level management team and is responsible for the oversight of a wide variety of behavioral health programs, program integration, and care coordination. Ensures the quality of clinical services, acts as a key resource to the department and its services, and serves as a liaison between the Department and the community.
Key Responsibilities :
- Provides extensive and highly skilled administrative and clinical supervision over the Behavioral Health division.
- Demonstrates a significant knowledge of services provided in the area of oversight.
- Oversees, monitors, and manages the work of program managers, supervisors, licensed providers, or other professional staff.
- Provides leadership and direction to teams and organizations regarding strategic planning, clinical services, program development, policy creation, and procedural standards.
- Maintains and provides a strong knowledge of evidence-based practices in establishing and developing programs, systems, policies, and procedures.
- Meets, engages, and collaborates with county leaders and community partners; builds and develops strong relationships, promotes healthcare transformation, and creates visions for goals, objectives, and desired outcomes.
- Monitors operations; develops recommendations for improving the operations and processes.
- Assesses, evaluates, and makes recommendations regarding psychiatry and complex mental health challenges; provides skilled psychiatric services to individuals or groups.
What You Will Bring :
Knowledge of or experience with federal, state and county laws, codes, rules, and regulations governing health services.Oregon Administrative rules and standards.Techniques and practices for efficient and cost-effective management of resources.Regional health protocols and compliance standards for health issues.Research and statistical evaluation principles and methods.Techniques for investigating and resolving health issues.Healthcare transformation and vision development.Applicable federal, state, and local compliance laws and statutes.Skill in interpreting and applying County, state, and federal statutes, codes, rules, and regulations.Providing oversight, supervision, and recommendations to healthcare professionals.Applying behavioral health principles and practices in a regulatory environment.Working effectively with others to develop solutions for healthcare problems.Solving complex medical issues and managing legal issues for staff.Leading creative, innovative, and progressive thinking in a fast-paced environment.Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.Minimum Qualifications :
Master's degree in Public Health, Human Services, Behavioral Health, Public Administration, or related field; AND five (5) years of related experience, including supervising experience; OR equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Necessary Special Requirements :
Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date.Must have dependable transportation and be able and willing to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.Benefits :
Deschutes County offers eligible employees a comprehensive health care package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents. The Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC) provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, Deschutes County provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.
To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visit www.deschutes.org / hr and click on Employee Benefits.