County of Alameda

Director, Adult/Older Adult System of Care Director, Behavioral Health (#5091)

Bargaining Unit: Unrep - HCSA Tech/Para Mgmt (U45)
$74.04-$90.03 Hourly / $5,923.20-$7,202.40 BiWeekly /
$12,833.60-$15,605.20 Monthly / $154,003.20-$187,262.40 Yearly

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DESCRIPTION

Under minimal direction, oversees and manages the Adult/Older Adult System of Care, including mental health treatment and recovery and substance use services provided through county programs, community-based organizations, and private providers and agencies; provides leadership in organizational policy, system design, system integration, and planning and program development of adult services; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This single-position classification is located in the Alameda County Health Behavioral Health Department (Department) and reports to the Deputy Director, Behavioral Health. The Director, Adult/Older Adult System of Care, Behavioral Health differs from the next higher classification of Deputy Director, Behavioral Health, in that the latter has overall planning, administrative, and policy development responsibilities for the Behavioral Health Department. It differs from the next lower classification of Assistant Director, Adult/Older Adult System of Care, Behavioral Health in that the latter provides direct programmatic and administrative support to the Director, Adult/Older Adult System of Care, Behavioral Health.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each employee in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the Adult/Older Adult System of Care and crisis services in the Behavioral Health Department through subordinate professional-level and managerial staff; provides leadership in the development and administration of organizational policy, system design, integration, and planning and program development of Adult/Older Adult System of Care.
Provides leadership and program and policy direction for Adult/Older Adult services to the Department’s administrative and managerial staff.
Develops and implements adult services policies, procedures, and systems to meet regulatory requirements, county policies, goals, and the delivery of mandated service levels.
Maintains the effectiveness of services by monitoring and evaluating programs; develops specialized clinical standards to assure quality of care and adherence to general clinical standards.
Integrates and develops continuity of care across Behavioral Health Department operational units, including program development and system-wide planning.
Collaborates with Behavioral Health Administration and executive team, Human Resources and other Behavioral Health Department operational units, contracted community-based organizations, organizations and programs providing family and consumer supports, private providers and agencies, primary care entities, and other relevant parties to ensure the inclusion of wellness and recovery, cultural responsiveness, and best practices in service delivery.
Assists in departmental policy, procedure, and system development and implementation for BHCS.
Negotiates and manages contracts and program service agreements.
Makes recommendations regarding the allocation of available funds for both County-operated and contract-provided services.
Develops and administers adult services program budget; monitors expenditures; and coordinates fiscal, personnel, and contract activities.
Coordinates service program activities with the services of other public and private agencies as it relates to behavioral health services.
Reviews, monitors, and interprets proposed legislation and changes in laws and regulations relative to adult services; assures administrative compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
Recruits, selects, evaluates, and disciplines staff, either directly or indirectly through subordinate personnel.
Serves on a variety of committees and task forces; attends meetings and makes presentations as required.
Prepares a variety of correspondence, narrative and statistical reports, information for the Board of Supervisors, program documentation, policies, procedures, and other written materials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER I

Experience:

The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience as an Assistant Director, System of Care, Behavioral Health in the Alameda County classified service.

OR II

Education:

Possession of a master’s or doctorate degree from an accredited university in public health administration, business administration, organizational development or counseling/clinical psychology, social work, nursing, or a closely related field.

AND

Experience:

The equivalent of five (5) years of full-time, post-graduate experience in any combination of the following: administrative/management experience in community organization, planning and evaluation, budget, fiscal, and personnel management in a community mental health or medical setting providing services to emotionally disturbed adults and their families, at least two (2) years of the above experience must include supervision of subordinate supervisory staff.

License:

Possession of a valid clinical license from the applicable licensing authority in the State of California may be substituted for two (2) years of the above-stated experience.

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

Administrative principles, practices, and techniques of county, state, and federal behavioral health and integrated systems and their regulations.
Principles and practices of governmental budgeting, funding, and grant/contract management.
Community needs, resources, and organizations related to behavioral health care.
Behavioral health and integrated health care services, including delivery models between behavioral health and primary care.
Methods of effective community organization and its role in behavioral health treatment and prevention programs.
Program evaluation methodologies and management and data analysis.
Organizational dynamics and development.
Clinical standards of practice and licensure requirements.
Management principles and practices, including strategic work planning, employee supervision, and resource allocation.
Computer applications related to the work, including electronic health record systems.
Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.

Ability to:

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Demonstrate quality leadership and sound decision-making.
Plan, prioritize and organize.
Manage a complex service system with multiple programs, providers, and partners.
Provide effective leadership in a variety of settings with diverse parties.
Develop, analyze, and monitor budget.
Analyze and interpret data and utilize data in decision-making.
Analytically problem-solve.
Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity.
Demonstrate the principles of wellness and recovery and cultural responsiveness.
Demonstrate flexibility.
Manage multiple and changing priorities.
Establish and maintain cooperative work and contractual relationships with county departments and other agencies, community-based organizations, private providers and organizations, and the community.
Work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, community resources, and organizations.

CLASS SPEC HISTORY

BG:po 10/4/06

Newspecs: 5091.doc

CSC Date: 12/6/2006

RY:cs Revised 2/5/13

CSC Date: 2/20/13

NLB:jf Revised/Retitled 12/14/17

Old Title: Adult System of Care Director, Behavioral Health Care Services

CSC Date: 1/17/18

NLB:ah Revised 8/3/18

CSC Date: 8/29/18

IL:saa Revised/Retitled 07/26/2024

Old Title: Adult/Older Adult System of Care Director, BHCS

CSC Date:10/16/24

BENEFITS

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Management Paid Leave**
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1^st United Services Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.