Mental Health Services Manager

Solano County's Behavioral Health mission is to provide mental health services and support in Solano County that are person-centered, safe, effective, efficient, timely and equitable, that are supported by friends and community, that promote wellness/recovery, and that fully incorporate shared decision making between consumers, family members and providers. 

Solano County Behavioral Health dedicates itself to the care of Solano residents to help them remain in the community so that they can progress in their recovery and benefit from natural supports, avoiding institutionalization. Behavioral Health provides psychiatric services to Solano Community in an integrated health care environment in three adult and child outpatient clinics located in Vallejo, Fairfield, and Vacaville.   

 

Our Services: In addition to outpatient psychiatric services, the Behavioral Health Division offers the following to its clients:

- Outpatient Psychotherapy
- Case  Management
- A.C.T. model services (Full Service Partnerships)
- Wellness Centers
- Consumer and Family Support

Solano County Behavioral Health is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our services aim to empower all community members throughout their journey towards wellness and recovery. It is also of equal importance for us to improve access to quality care for underserved and under-represented ethnic and minority populations who have been historically marginalized by health care systems. We are seeking qualified staff who possess valuable life experiences and expertise to ensure our workforce is culturally and linguistically responsive and leverages diversity to foster innovation and positive outcomes for the people we serve.    

To learn more about the Behavioral Health Services Division please visit:  https://www.solanocounty.com/depts/bh/default.asp

The Mental Health Services Manager organizes, directs and supervises the activities of one or more behavioral health programs to serve a population group within the County; assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures related to clinic operations; provides staff support to higher level management within the assigned division; serves as a member of the department's management/supervisory team.

The current opening will be filled as the Behavioral Health (BH) Performance Improvement Manager working in BH Administration to oversee performance across contracts and clinical outcomes for child and adult programs and serves as the MHSA Workforce Education and Training (WET) Coordinator. The Manager will create policies and procedures to improve service access, delivery, and workflows between county and contractors. This involves three major components:
 
• Oversight over the Division outcome deliverables processes that includes contract streamlining, consolidation, and standardizing; business development with support for retaining and seeking vendors; and serving as a liaison with the Contracts Management Unit with HSS Administration. This also includes the BH QI plan, Performance improvement Plans, Reaching Recovery implementation and other level of care tools.
• Clinical program performance and improvement projects that are large-scale, organization and network-wide initiatives which include: dissemination, fidelity, and evaluation of best practices & evidence-based models; standardization of services and outcomes across the county and contractor system of care, ensuring service capacity across programs.
• Responsible to manage the staff development and internship programs; managing and tracking training, MOUs, liaison with area schools and coordinating outreach events for students, career pipeline projects; loan assumption programs; and support leadership projects across the Division and in coordination with the Department.

The Manager promotes a learning culture that fosters improved treatment interventions, recovery outcomes, and return on investments for the system by conducting fiscal and program evaluation and ensuring standardization utilizing Implementation Science and Collective Impact frameworks. The Manager would have the ability to lead program development that aligns with CalAIM and other state initiatives in coordination with the QI and MHSA Teams, as well as SMEs within the BH and HSS Management Team; Collaborates closely with the Data Analyst to create robust measurement and data analytics plan across projects, programs, and contracts. Actively searches, creatively designs and implements effective methods to educate, enhance performance and recognize performance. Provides strategic leadership and supervisory oversight of training department staff. The Manager will develop collaborative networks with state and local partners such as EBP clearinghouses, Partnership Health of California, Beacon, DHCS, CIBHS, CalMHSA and others while also working side by side with stakeholders and the general community. Familiarity with CalAIM, Medi-Cal waivers, integrated care (MH, SUD, Medical), SAMHSA research and evaluation trends preferred.

Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2022 calendar year is $1,671.27 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage.   

Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County. 

Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security. 

The County observes 12 full day fixed and 2 half day fixed paid holidays per year. Additionally, employees in this bargaining unit receive 2 floating paid holidays per year. 

Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years. 

Effective July 1 of each year, 80 hours of administrative leave is granted.

Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year. 

Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years. 

To view the benefits for a regular position, please visit:  http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16483 

Extra-help employees who work less than 29 hours per week do not typically receive or accrue benefits of regular employees during their period of employment. All extra-help employees accrue .034 hours of Sick Leave for every full hour worked.

To view the benefits for an extra-help position, please visit:  http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=21216

CULTURE OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Solano County is committed to “Invest In and For the Future” by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization. While employed with Solano County, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, interests, and develop the competencies on the Solano County Leadership Development Model by participating in the following programs:

• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Annual Education Fair 
• County Mentoring Program 
• Leadership Academy 
• Supervisory Trainings 
• Skill Development Trainings 
• Self-paced learning opportunities

04/01/2022 – First Application Review Deadline to submit application and any required documents.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

 

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. Applications must be submitted through the JobAps system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet, available on the employment website: https://jobapscloud.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the Department of Human Resources’ office,  and are due by the review application deadline date.

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.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

A Master's Degree is required for this position. All applicants must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or transcripts (official/unofficial verifying the student's name, institution, date and degree conferred) by the application review deadline date. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the review application deadline date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained. 

How to Submit Your Documents 

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Mental Health Services Manager) and the recruitment number (22-137150-01) in your email or fax.

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.

1. Evidence based program leadership
2. Analyzing health care programs or systems
3. Developing and/or conducting staff trainings
4. Overseeing change initiatives

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23215.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline date of the recruitment. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

OUR COMMUNITY

Solano County is the ideal place to live, learn, work and play… The America's Promise Alliance has named Solano County as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People for six straight years—the only California community with that distinction.

• Live – Solano County as well as cities within the County have ranked in the top 15 hottest markets across the country and within the Bay Area due to prime location and affordability.
• Learn – Higher education abounds! Within the County, education choices include: Solano Community College, CSU Maritime Academy, Brandman University, and Touro University. Bordering our County is the renowned University of California Davis.
• Work – The blend of agriculture, corporate business and pleasant lifestyle enhance the attraction of Solano County. Blessed with a thriving agricultural economy, the county is also home to biotechnology and other growth industries.
• Play - Situated midway between San Francisco and Sacramento—the State capitol, Solano County is home to rolling hillsides, waterfronts and fertile farmland. County residents can enjoy day trips to the San Francisco Bay area, Lake Tahoe region and the Napa and Sonoma Valleys.

County Population (2018): 439,793

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER