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Director of Behavioral Health

Job Description:

Under policy direction, plans, organizes, manages, directs, and supervises the activities, programs, and services of the Behavioral Health Department; is responsible for fiscal management, personnel management, program planning, program evaluation, and public relations; represents department activities, programs, and services with community organizations and other governmental agencies; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a single-position classification which has overall management responsibility for the Behavioral Health Department, including Alcohol and Other Drug Services. The incumbent has responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, managing, and supervising the programs, functions, and services of the Behavioral Health Department and fulfills the role of Director of Local Mental Health Services for the County of Lake as defined by the California Code of Regulations. This is a discrete classification. The incumbent in this management position serves at the pleasure of his/her appointing authority, which means the employment relationship is at-will, and that the County of Lake or the employee may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives policy direction from the County Administrative Officer on behalf of the Board of Supervisors. Exercises direct and general supervision over professional, technical, and/or administrative staff.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience that would fulfill one of the requirements of the Director of Local Mental Health Services pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 9, Article 8, Section 620, summarized as follows: A medical degree and graduate psychiatric education as defined in Section 623 and a California license as a physician with two years of training or practice in psychiatry, one year of which is administrative. A Doctorate degree in psychology and a California license as a psychologist, with three years of clinical psychology experience, two of which are administrative. Master's degree in social work and California license as a Clinical Social Worker, with five years of mental health experience, two of which are administrative. Master's degree in behavioral sciences and a California license as a Marriage, Family, and Child Counselor with five years of mental health experience, two of which are administrative. Master's degree in psychiatric or public health nursing and a license as a Registered Nurse in California and five years mental health experience, two of which are administrative. Master's degree in hospital administration, public health administration or public administration and at least three (3) years' experience, two (2) of which have been in mental health.

WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Incumbents generally work in a typical office environment with adequate light and temperature. There may be occasional exposure to extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation; underground, confined, or restricted workspaces; and heights more than five stories above ground level. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Incumbents may also be subject to clients or members of the public afflicted with behavioral disorders or who are under emotionally stressful conditions. Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. This position may require local and statewide travel, as necessary. A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law).

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County. The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a "meet and confer" process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.

Requirements:

LICENSING AND CERTICATIONS: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience that would fulfill one of the requirements of the Director of Local Mental Health Services pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 9, Article 8, Section 620, summarized as follows: A medical degree and graduate psychiatric education as defined in Section 623 and a California license as a physician with two years of training or practice in psychiatry, one year of which is administrative. A Doctorate degree in psychology and a California license as a psychologist, with three years of clinical psychology experience, two of which are administrative. Master's degree in social work and California license as a Clinical Social Worker, with five years of mental health experience, two of which are administrative. Master's degree in behavioral sciences and a California license as a Marriage, Family, and Child Counselor with five years of mental health experience, two of which are administrative. Master's degree in psychiatric or public health nursing and a license as a Registered Nurse in California and five years mental health experience, two of which are administrative. Master's degree in hospital administration, public health administration or public administration and at least three (3) years' experience, two (2) of which have been in mental health.

General Recruitment Information:

Recruitments for County positions are typically conducted to establish eligibility lists to fill countywide vacancies that occur during the active status of those lists (approximately 3 -12 months). Any person on a promotional eligibility list will be considered first by the hiring department(s) before persons on an open eligibility list. The County of Lake only accepts applications for permanent positions when actively recruiting. Only online applications are accepted. It is the responsibility of each applicant to review the full job description and requirements. The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. Veteran's Preference. To apply for County examinations - All applications for County examinations must be submitted through the County's online application system. A completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each online application. All permanent County recruitments will be posted at www.co.lake.ca.us with a link to the online application. The County of Lake reserves the right to limit the number of applications that will be accepted for any open recruitment, and any such limit will be included on the job posting. When a limit is posted, the recruitment is subject to close at any time prior to the final filing date. Completed online application packets must be submitted by the close of business on the date that the recruitment closes. All relevant experience must be included on the application to be considered – resumes and other attached documents will not be used to qualify an applicant. Relevant experience and/or education may be substituted at a ratio of 2 to 1 for the purpose of meeting minimum qualifications and applicants should contact the Human Resources department for details. Important Notice - The provisions listed on job postings, job descriptions, or other recruitment materials do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Benefits may vary between bargaining units. Any provisions contained within job postings, job descriptions or other recruitment material may be modified or revoked without notice. All County of Lake applicants who are given a conditional employment offer must comply with the County's pre-employment medical review program before they may be appointed to the County position.

Application Procedures:

All applicants MUST apply through our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lakecountyca