Introduction
San Joaquin County is seeking an experienced, innovated professional for the position of Deputy Director - Behavioral Health Services (BHS) - Clinical. Behavioral Health Services is a division of Health Care Services and this position will report to the Deputy Director of Behavioral Health Services and the Director of Health Care Services Administration. Behavioral Health Services provides an array of mental health and substance use disorder treatment services, primarily for Medi-Cal beneficiaries in San Joaquin County.
This senior management at-will position will be responsible for the direction and management of specific comprehensive programs in the Behavioral Health Services department, which includes providing direction and oversight of program budgets, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and providing supervision and guidance to professional, para-professional, and support staff in delivering mental health services to the residents of San Joaquin County.
For detailed position information including qualifications, salary and benefits, please view the brochure:
Final filing deadline to submit a completed application package is Friday, May 19, 2023.
Recruitment Incentives: Upon the request of the Department Head and with the approval of the County Administrator or his designee, the following recruitment incentives may be provided:
a) Reimbursement of moving expenses: Actual documented cost of moving to a maximum of $5,000. Costs may include moving expenses, interim housing, and travel expenses related to the move of the candidate and their family. Any approved reimbursement shall be made contingent upon employment, in two incremental payments: first payment after six months of service, second payment after twelve months of service.
b) Vacation Accrual Rate: The San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service.
c) Sick Leave: If the candidate is leaving other employment to accept the San Joaquin County position, credit of the candidate's actual unreimbursable sick leave hours from the candidate's last agency will be a maximum of 160 hours. Such hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply Online:
www.sjgov.org/department/hr
By mail or in person:
San Joaquin County Human Resources
44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330
Stockton, CA 95202
Office hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.
Phone: (209) 468-3370
Job Line:
For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377.
When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).
San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer: San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo.
