Deputy Director, Behavioral Health Services Department

The County of Santa Cara is seeking a dynamic Deputy Director for the Behavioral Health Services Department who is decisive, strategic, and possesses considerable management and leadership experience. This is an exciting and challenging career opportunity for a highly qualified individual who is capable of providing effective leadership in the areas of Managed Care Operations and Service Delivery. This position reports directly to the Director of the Behavioral Health Services Department.

Required Background and Experience:
A qualified candidate would typically possess education and experience equivalent to a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, Nursing, Public Administration or a closely related field and five (5) years of recent administrative-level experience in the planning, organization, management, and coordination of behavioral health, mental health and/or substance use programs, including services across the age span (i.e., children, youth, families, adults, and older adults) and/or the management of administrative operations for a large governmental organization, public entity, or corporation.

In addition to a generous leadership benefits package, the individual selected for this role will enjoy a rewarding career with the Behavioral Health Services Department.

Final Filing Date: This recruitment will remain open continuously until filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

To Apply:
For a complete job description, list of benefits, and to apply, click here or go to http://www.sccjobs.org/ExecRecruitment.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Kendra Conrad, Executive Services, at (408) 299-6874 or kendra.conrad@esa.sccgov.org.