Behavioral Health Services Administrator

Job Description:

Behavioral Health Services Administrator

Description

* Salary does not reflect 3% COLA that is effective 11/10/2024

Help us lead a team dedicated to mental health wellness and recovery!
Solano County Behavioral Health is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our services aim to empower all community members throughout their journey towards wellness and recovery. It is also of equal importance for us to improve access to quality care for underserved and under-represented ethnic and minority populations who have been historically marginalized by health care systems. We value the importance of employing staff who possess valuable life experiences and expertise to ensure our workforce is culturally and linguistically responsive and leverages diversity to foster innovation and positive outcomes for the people we serve.

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THE POSITION

T he Behavioral Health Services Administrator position is responsible for a range of tasks primarily focused on operations, administrative oversight, contract management, hiring, data analytics, coordination with IT, and inter-departmental relations. This position works closely with the Behavioral Health Executive Leadership Team to provide collaborative leadership and Division representation to the County and the community.

This Behavioral Health Administrator will lead a new Network Integrity Unit, stemming from a reorganization of staff with aligned functions. The Administrator will interface with HHS leadership, County Administration, Board members, and other divisions on a regular basis to ensure compliance with new state mandates.

Th e Administrator will analyze and improve data related to utilization, quality assurance, and other performance measures. A close working relationship with the system of care administrative team will be essential to ensure alignment between clinical and administrative systems, driving systemic changes for cost containment, care adequacy, compliance, and system-wide goals.

Additionally, the position oversees hiring, staffing level determinations, and coordination with Human Resources, including training managers and staff, and designing and implementing performance review standards. The Administrator will also be responsible for developing policies, setting goals and objectives, and providing strategic direction for both short-term and long-term operations and accreditation.

The role involves preparing fiscal and budget plans, assisting with Board of Supervisor presentations, and collaborating with Human Resources, County Counsel, and County leadership on issues such as payroll, hiring, and progressive discipline.

Key duties will include :

• overseeing the contract team
  
• negotiating and reviewing contracts and amendments
  
• tracking deliverables and outcomes and managing procurement.
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

EITHER
Education: Master’s degree in a field directly related to the assignment

Experience: F ive years of professional level public health or social services experience, of which three years must have included program management and supervision of professional and supervisory staff coupled with experience in public administration including budget preparation, program planning/evaluation and supervision.

OR

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a field directly related to the assignment

Experience: S even years of professional level public health or social services experience, of which three years must have included program management and supervision of professional and supervisory staff coupled with experience in public administration including budget preparation, program planning/evaluation and supervision. Please see "Document Submittal Requirements" section below for more information.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

One or more of the following may be required:

• Registered Nursing License issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing
• Nurse Practitioner License issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing
• Public Health Nursing Certificate issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing
• Marriage and Family Therapist License issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners
• Clinical Social Worker License issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners
• Clinical Psychologist License issued by the California Board of Psychology
• California Driver’s License, Class C

Note: All licenses, certificates and registrations must be kept current while employed in this class. This may include the completion of continuing education units to maintain the required registration in good standing. Employees must keep their licenses, certifications and registrations current and failure to do so may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.

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The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.

SELECTION PROCESS
11/12/2024 - 5:00pm First application rereview deadline to submit application and required documents.

12/03/2024 - 5:00pm Second application rereview deadline to submit application and required documents.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination . Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLY

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. Applications must be submitted through the JobAps system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the final filing date .

Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Depending on how you qualify for the position, a Bachelor’s degree or a Master's degree is required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the date and degree conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com . Be sure to include the recruitment title (Behavioral Health Services Administrator) and the recruitment number (24-137130-01) in your email or fax.

• Independent travel may be required.
  
• Selectees for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11165/11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting and Section 15630 relating to Adult Abuse and reporting.
  
• Candidates will be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation and/or policy.
  
• Incumbents may be required to be able to work in an environment which may include exposure to communicable disease.
  

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

To learn more, view our benefits page: Benefits Summary

Salary:

$160,388.48 - $194,953.20 Annually