Date Posted:

December 20, 2024

Salary:

$200,165.88 – $243,302.88

Description:

The Chief Deputy Behavioral Health, operating under administrative direction, is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and overseeing the County’s comprehensive behavioral health services. These services are provided in alignment with contracts established with the State of California Department of Health Care Services for mental health and substance use disorder programs. This leadership role is within Solano County’s Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) and includes oversight of day-to-day operations across both County-operated services and those provided through contracts. The Chief Deputy Behavioral Health manages division operations, including program development, budget oversight, and personnel management. Additionally, this role serves as a subject matter expert, advising the H&SS Department Director and staff on behavioral health issues and the functioning of a comprehensive community-based behavioral health delivery system.

Qualifications:

Education: Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, hospital or public health administration; or doctorate in psychology (PhD, PsyD); or medical degree with training in psychiatry. Experience: Six years of leadership in behavioral health or related human services including experience in development of programs; evaluation of program effectiveness; team building, policy development and fiscal oversight. ADDITIONAL LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: PLEASE VIST THE OFFICIAL JOB POSTING ON OUR SOLANO COUNTY JOB BOARD.

How to Apply:

Please apply directly to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/solanocounty?keywords=chief Applications must be submitted through the NeoGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All candidates are encouraged to submit a copy of their official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) or degree (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the application review deadline. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application’s employment history. When completing employment details, do not write “see resume,” as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application. 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.

Filing Deadline:

1/13/2025