Behavioral Health Senior Program Manager

APPLY BY AUGUST 9th 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.

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health invites qualified professionals to apply for the position of Behavioral Health Senior Program Manager.

Incumbents report directly to a Department of Behavioral Health Deputy Director.Immediate vacancies currently exist in multiple Behavioral Health units;

please indicate your availability for referral to each unit in the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Behavioral Health Services Act Administration :

• This position will oversee the Behavioral Health Services Act Administration (BHSA) unit.
• This unit plans, implements, monitors, evaluates, and reports on the departments Behavioral Health Services Act (formerly Mental Health Services Act) services, outcomes, and expenditures.
• This unit reports on all Department of Behavioral Health’s annual services, outcomes and expenditures of state and federal behavioral health funds, unspent dollars, other funding sources and delivers a year-round community program planning process.
• Additionally, this position is expected to be a subject matter expert regarding the Behavioral Health Services Act, formerly MHSA and Behavioral Health Bond.

Community Outpatient & Transitional Age Youth Services :

• This position will oversee community outpatient clinics, programs and services within Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Services, Improving Detection and Early Access (IDEA) and Eating Disorder Collaborative (EDC).
• Contracts development and management with public and private entities, and the monitoring of contractor performance.
• Directs and manages financial, operational, compliance, quality assurance, data management reports, dashboards.
• Maintains liaison with various agencies and organizations, including county departments, local, state and federal agencies, community agencies, and other concerned organizations / parties, public and private.

For additional details, please refer to the Behavioral Health Senior Program Manager 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 use 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;
• Children and Youth Collaborative 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; Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1000 positions and an approximate $700 million-dollar annual budget.

Click HERE to learn more about the Department of Behavioral Health Click HERE to learn more about San Bernardino County 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 is required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Must possess and maintain a valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance 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.

Applicants must meet BOTH the education and experience requirements in ONE of the following two options :

OPTION 1 : EDUCATION : A completed Bachelor’s degree obtained from an accredited institution in behavioral science / behavioral health, healthcare / hospital administration, social work, counseling, psychology, business / public administration, hospital administration or closely related field of study.

AND EXPERIENCE : Four (4) years of management experience working in the Behavioral Health field including management of multiple levels of contracts and teams that include multiple disciplines.

Qualifying experience must include a minimum of two (2) years of experience as second-level supervisor (management through subordinate supervisors and / or managers) in personnel administration, operations, budget / fiscal administration, contract development, procurement and / or data analysis and management in complex systems of care, including policy implications.

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.

OPTION 2 : EDUCATION : A completed Master’s degree obtained from an accredited institution in behavioral science / behavioral health, social work, counseling, psychology, public health administration, business / public administration, hospital / healthcare administration or closely related field of study.

AND EXPERIENCE : Two (2) years of management experience working in the Behavioral Health field including management of multiple levels of contracts and teams that include multiple disciplines.

Qualifying experience must include a minimum of one (1) year of experience as second-level supervision (managing through subordinate supervisors and / or managers) in personnel administration, operations, budget / fiscal administration, contract development, procurement and / or data analysis and management in complex systems of care, including policy implications.

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. Ideal candidate will :

• Be a seasoned manager with extensive experience in public behavioral health administration.
• Experience in Mental Health Services Act and or state and federally funded behavioral health programs.
• Experience in Community Planning and Engagement administration.
• Experience in transformational change of large health systems and implementing changes mandated by the state.
• Experience in leading data informed decision making and policy change.
• Strong leadership experience in healthcare, behavioral health and or mental health.
• Excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills.

Application Procedure : Applications will be accepted continuously, with a priority screening date of 5 : 00 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024 .

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 : San 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 .

J-18808-Ljbffr