Deputy Director Behavioral Health

Deputy Director Of Behavioral Health

Under the direction of the Health and Human Services Director, or their designee, the HHS Deputy Director of Behavioral Health initiates, organizes, directs, and coordinates the design and development of the County Mental Health Plan and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment programs. Plans, oversees, directs, and provides guidance over multiple Behavioral Health programs, including but not limited to outpatient SUD and Mental Health services; MHSA funded programs, including the Wellness Center programs; Progress House, a 24-hour residential facility; and crisis response, including oversight of a 24-hour mental health on-call response system and crisis care mobile unit.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following :

• Provides consistent leadership to the Behavioral Health team in the provision of trauma-informed prevention and treatment services
• Takes a lead role in setting objectives, policies, and guidelines and directs division operations
• Interprets and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations established for institutions and professionals
• Assesses the need for services and make recommendations to the Director of Health and Human Services, County Board of Supervisors, and Mental Health Advisory Board on policy and operational matters involving services, facilities, and contracts
• Develops and maintains a public / private service delivery system throughout the County providing consultation, education, and referral services to the community
• Advises and consults with professional staff in determining standards of service and treatment
• Keeps abreast of proposed and new legislation affecting these programs
• Responsible for the preparation of State plans
• Participates in budget preparation
• Negotiates for the provision of services and administers contractual agreements
• Coordinates and participates in identifying and securing new alternative sources of funding
• Represents the county as liaison with state, federal, and local agencies and groups
• Coordinates the work of the various units of the department with other departments and agencies
• Supervises and evaluates subordinates
• Provides for quality assurance program of peer review and continuous staff education in current advances in practices
• May be assigned to act in the capacity of the LPS Conservator under the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act
• Provides consultative services to organizations and agencies, including statewide policy-making groups
• Attends professional meetings, conferences, and seminars
• Recommends legislation, budget, staffing, service priorities, adequacy of facilities and services, treatment modalities and other policy matters affecting the care of addicted and / or mentally ill persons in the community

Qualifications & Special Requirements

Education and experience : This position can be filled by either a licensed clinician or a non-licensed administrative level individual as outlined :

Knowledge of : Principles and practices of public agency administration, including organizational analysis; Mental health and substance abuse administration, including the general purposes and provisions of state and relevant local laws, ordinances, and regulations; Current developments in the fields of mental health and substance abuse; Community resources; Principles of personnel management, supervision, and training; Governmental budget planning and control; Public and private funding sources; Grant and contract development and management.

Ability to : On a continuous basis, analyze programmatic and technical reports; Interpret and evaluate staff reports; Know laws, regulations and codes; Observe performance and evaluate staff; Problem-solve program-related issues; Remember various rules; Explain and interpret policy; Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and evaluate the activities of multi-disciplinary management, professional, technical, and clerical staff involved in complex and comprehensive program delivery; Consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of different people in different situations; Be tactful, compassionate, sensitive and treat others with respect; Develop and implement department / division policies, procedures and systems; Build consensus through give and take; Persuade others; Gain cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals; Successfully develop, control and monitor multiple programs and related expenditures within budgetary constraints; Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals; Interpret and apply county policies, procedures, rules and regulations in an effective manner; Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate grammar and paragraph structure, and including proficient use of computers to produce written documents, regularly communicate via email, and navigate the Internet; Operate automated office equipment and systems used by the Department; Supervise, train and evaluate assigned personnel and lead by example; Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner; Plan, organize, and schedule priorities for self and others in an effective and timely manner; Exercise good judgment by making sound and well-informed decisions; Perceive the implications of decisions; Make effective and timely decisions; Meet the physical requirements necessary to perform required duties in a safe and effective manner for self and others; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of assigned duties.

Physical : On a continuous basis, sit at a desk or in meetings for long periods of time; Intermittently walk, stand and bend while going to / from other offices; Lift and carry at least 25 pounds for at least 30 feet; Twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; Perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; Climb and descend stairs; Use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; Hear sufficiently to communicate with clients and to understand actions in public meetings, hearings or administrative proceedings; Ability to drive long distances alone.

Special Requirements : You may be required to drive a motor vehicle in the course of employment and must possess a valid operator's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation. Position may be required to serve as a Disaster Service Worker during a County emergency. May be required to travel overnight.

Supplemental & Agency Information

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Beginning with your present or most recent job, show a complete record of your employment. Describe in detail any aspects of your experience or activities that are particularly appropriate for the position for which you are applying. You may not submit resume in lieu of completing the Employment Record fields. We will evaluate your qualifications based solely on the information entered into the Employment Record form. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements like "See / Refer to resume" or "See attached". IMPORTANT : If requesting Veteran's preference, you must attach a copy of your DD214 with your application. Selection procedures will be determined by the number and qualifications of applicants and may include a qualification screening, written examination, and oral interview. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH QUALIFYING DISABILITIES : Inyo County will make reasonable efforts in the examination process on a case-by-case basis to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you have special needs, please contact (760) 878-0377 prior to the examination process. CITIZENSHIP / IMMIGRATION STATUS : Inyo County hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-citizens in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. WORK LOCATION : The County of Inyo has work sites located throughout the Owens Valley (Independence, Bishop, Lone Pine, Big Pine, and Olancha) and the Death Valley area (Death Valley, Tecopa, and Shoshone). All Inyo County positions are considered Countywide. Positions are assigned to a work site based upon the needs of the County. Positions may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another work site as deemed necessary by the Department Head and / or County Administration.