Behavioral Health Director jobs in Ventura, CA

Behavioral Health Director oversees the study and treatment of patients with emotional, mental, or psychological disorders. Develops, implements, and updates strategic initiatives, programs, and services. Being a Behavioral Health Director manages and directs the operations of behavioral health services. Uses knowledge of behavioral health research and trends to ensure the department's practices are up-to-date and effective. Additionally, Behavioral Health Director establishes training programs and supports and supervises staff. Ensures all behavioral health operations comply with clinical guidelines and regulations. Requires an advanced degree in psychology or related field. Typically reports to top management. The Behavioral Health Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Behavioral Health Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Behavioral Health
  • Ventura County
  • Ventura, CA FULL_TIME
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    The Director of Behavioral Health reports to the Director of the Health Care Agency (HCA) and is responsible for the administration of the combined development and management of all County Behavioral Health programs and services which include: Adults, Youth and Family, and Substance Use Services programs. This position is responsible for recognizing and nurturing opportunities for collaboration to address local needs, in particular for vulnerable and underserved populations.  The position is dually appointed as the Director of the Behavioral Health Department and as the Mental Health Director by the Board of Supervisors.

    This position is an at-will classification, Deputy Director - HealthCare Agency, which is exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance.

    What We Offer 

    The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes:
    • A general salary increase of 3.5% effective December 22, 2024.
    • New Hire/Retention/Referral Incentive: New hires may be eligible for a one-time New Hire Incentive up to 10% of the current annual base wage. (Subject to the applicable section of the Management Resolution (Secs. 625 – 627)
    • Educational Incentive for completion of:   2.5% for an Associate's degree, 3.5% for a Bachelor's degree, or 5% for a Master's degree that is not required for this classification. Received as an additional percentage of base salary.
    • Executive Administrative Leave: The candidate selected for this position will earn 248 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service, to 328 hours after 10 years of service, and to 368 hours after 15 years of service or other public service. *Credit for prior public service may be considered (Management Resolution, § 1202A)
    • Annual Leave Redemption:  The ability to “cash in” or redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours of annual leave within the previous 12 months (Management Resolution, § 1205). 
    • Flexible Credit Allowance: Biweekly contribution towards medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from authorized health insurance plans. 
    • Flexible Spending Account:  Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses.
    • Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. If you participate in the County sponsored 401(k) plan, the County will match a part of your contribution up to 3% of your salary, on a per pay period basis.  Following five (5) years of continuous County service, an additional 2% non-elective contribution will be made to the 401(k) plan. 
    • Pension Plan: Participation in the County's defined benefit plan. If you are eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems, such as PERS.
    • Bilingual Incentive: Proficiency levels by exam are $.69 per hour (Level I), $1.00 per hour (Level II), or $1.32 per hour (Level III).
    • Professional Membership - Eligible for County-paid membership in professional organizations related to the position. 

    The Director of Behavioral Health will be responsible for guiding and promoting the department's mission to address needs within the community that arise from behavioral health and substance use disorders. The ideal candidate will be able to collaboratively develop and employ a department-wide strategic plan that exemplifies a commitment to service excellence, staff development, community support and continuous quality improvement. They will be a highly effective and communicative leader focused on creating a culture in which multidisciplinary teams can work together to pursue effective outcomes that are both client-centered and data-driven.
     
    The Director of Behavioral Health will require broad skills, including business acumen, financial expertise, and significant leadership ability, including strategies serving culturally diverse communities.

    The County of Ventura is committed to developing, nurturing, and sustaining an equitable community and workforce where all individuals can thrive.  

    TENTATIVE TIMELINE 
    OPENING DATE: Tuesday, February 6, 2024
    CLOSING DATE: Continuous
    FIRST REVIEW OF RESUMES: Week of March 4, 2024
    PANEL INTERVIEW: To Be Determined
    SELECTION INTERVIEWS: To Be Determined
    Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
    • Directs all Public Mental Health, Substance Use Services and Driving Under the Influence Programs;
    • Oversees strategic planning, establishes department priorities, goals and policies; 
    • Maintains culturally responsive programs to support the needs of the diverse clientele, including assessing barriers to access; 
    • Oversees the development, implementation and monitoring of operating budget, maximizing the use of federal, state and local mental health and substance use funding to meet department service objectives; 
    • Selects, trains, directs, and evaluates subordinate supervisors and managers and their performance in meeting program and individual goals and objectives
    • Oversees the management of contracts, memoranda of understanding, purchase orders and grants; 
    • Directs quality assurance and performance/process improvement efforts and assures compliance to federal, state, local regulations, including standards set by The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Human Services (DHS); 
    • Assesses the need for mental health services and advises and consults with professional staff in determining standards of service and treatment; 
    • Monitors and ensures the implementation of performance improvement plans for all behavioral health services;
    • Represents the department in relationship to federal entities, the state of California, other county departments and with public/private entities; 
    • Consults, collaborates and works cooperatively with advisory boards, as well as local, state, and federal government agencies and departments, developing linkages to community resources; 
    • Negotiates contracts or agreements for the purpose of providing behavioral health services in the county; and
    • Performs related duties as assigned.
    These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

    EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

    Any combination of education, training and experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Typical combinations would be:
    • An administrator with a Master's degree in hospital, public health or public administration and at least three (3) years of hospital or health care administrative experience which includes two (2) years in behavioral health services. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
    • A physician and surgeon licensed in the State of California showing evidence of completion of the required course of graduate psychiatric education as defined in Section 623 supplemented by an additional two (2) years of psychiatric training or practice which includes one (1) year of administrative experience.
    • A psychologist licensed in the State of California with a Doctorate degree in psychology and at least three (3) years of clinical psychology experience which includes two (2) years of administrative experience.
    • A clinical social worker with at least a Master's degree in social work and a license (LCSW) under the provision of the California Business and Professions Code and at least five (5) years of behavioral health experience which includes two (2) years of administrative experience.
    • A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist  (LMFT, LPCC) who has received specific instruction in assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and counseling and psychotherapeutic treatment of premarital, marriage, family and child relationship dysfunctions which is equivalent to the instruction required for licensure on January 1981. At least five (5) years of behavioral health experience which includes two (2) years of administrative experience is also required.
    • A Registered Nurse with a Master's degree in psychiatric or public health nursing and five (5) years of related experience which includes two (2) years of administrative experience. Additional post-baccalaureate experience in behavioral health setting may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

    DESIRED:

    • Previous experience as a mental health director in a California County of a size similar to or larger than Ventura; and/or 
    • Previous experience as a substance use program administrator in a California County with additional experience in mental health financing; and/or 
    • CEO/CFO or other senior executive level manager of a large non-profit or community based organization that delivers behavioral health services - specifically Medi-Cal and/or drug Medi-Cal services.  This should include budgeting, management of diverse funding streams, HR, contracts management, and compliance; and/or 
    • Senior executive level manager of programs that serve people with serious mental illness, SED youth - especially public programs; and/or 
    • Previous experience as a Division Manager in a California County of a size similar or larger to Ventura County.
    • Five (5) years of professional-level administrative experience, at least two (2) of which must be in Behavioral Health setting.
    • Bilingual (English/Spanish)


    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    Comprehensive knowledge of: mental health and substance use program planning and administration; principles of supervision and personnel management; the interrelationships of services provided by local public and private agencies and organizations; and the principles of the various professional and clinical disciplines; the principles of budgeting and revenue enhancement; managed care and its relationship to services provided by the County and other service providers; and, development of effective marketing and customer service programs.

    Comprehensive ability to: Monitor the selection, assignment, and performance of professional and non-clinical personnel; encourage and engage full participation and contribution of all stakeholders in support of the mission of Behavioral Health; coordinate efforts with those in related federal, state, county, and local activities; speak effectively before groups and organizations; provide effective liaison with other County agencies/departments, the community, and employees; critically review actuary recommendations, insurance company statements, statistical and narrative reports, and complex financial statements and contracts; and, makes written and oral presentations with the incumbent's purview.

     

    To apply for this exceptional career opportunity, please complete one of the following found in the job announcement:

    • Email your cover letter, resume and any additional materials for consideration to Monika.Maine@ventura.org
    OR

    • Submit an on-line application at www.ventura.org/jobs and attach your current resume, cover letter and any additional materials for consideration.
    Resume Evaluation
    A first review of resumes will commence the week of March 4, 2024. All relevant work experience, training and education need to be included to determine eligibility.
     
    Interview Process
    Following a structured evaluation of the resumes, the most qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview. The top candidates, as determined by the panel, will then be invited to a second interview with County executive management. The interviews may be consolidated into one process or expanded into multiple interviews contingent upon the size and quantity of the candidate pool. Any final candidate selected will require the concurrence of the Board of Supervisors.

    Background Investigation
    The selected candidate may be subjected to a thorough background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record. In addition, the successful candidate may be subjected to Live Scan fingerprinting.

    For further information about this recruitment please contact Monika Maine at Monika.Maine@ventura.org or by phone at (805) 654-2419.

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
    The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
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Associate Clinical Director/Adolescent Behavioral Health
  • Newport Healthcare
  • Camarillo, CA FULL_TIME
  • About Us Newport Healthcare is a nationwide behavioral healthcare organization dedicated to transforming young lives through evidence-based care. To that end, we have assembled the best teen and young...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Regional Director of Operations - Behavioral Health Ventura / Santa Barbara County 901
  • Telecare Corporation
  • Camarillo, CA FULL_TIME
  • “They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare Corp Join Our Comp...
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Regional Director of Operations - Behavioral Health Ventura / Santa Barbara Coun
  • Telecare Corporation
  • Camarillo, CA FULL_TIME
  • "They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live..." - Client from Telecare CorpJoin Our Compa...
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Behavioral Health Clinician - Remote
  • Guideline Health Care
  • Oxnard, CA CONTRACTOR
  • Fully Remote Licensed Therapist / Counselor opportunities for part-time or full time. ***$1,000Sign-On Bonus*** Licensed Therapist Details 100% remote work High volume of regular client referrals Ther...
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Behavioral Health - Adult RN
  • Trustaff
  • Ventura, CA FULL_TIME
  • As a Behavioral Health RN, also sometimes called a Mental Health RN, you will be responsible for providing nursing care for patients who have a mental illness or who may be experiencing behavioral cha...
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Clinical Services Supervisor
  • Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families
  • Camarillo, CA
  • Job Details Job Location : Daily Location - Camarillo, CA Position Type : Full Time Education Level : Master's Degree Sa...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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OR Technician II
  • Los Robles Regional Medical Center
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • Description Hourly Wage Estimate: $36.04 - $42.44 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimat...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pharmacy Operations Manager
  • HCA
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • Salary Estimate: $142771.20 - $214032.00 / year Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimate display...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse II - Oncology
  • Los Robles Regional Medical Center
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • Description Hourly Wage Estimate: $49.10 - $69.83 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimat...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse II-Oncology
  • Los Robles Regional Medical Center
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • Description Hourly Wage Estimate: $49.10 - $69.83 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimat...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Regional Director of Operations - Behavioral Health Ventura / Santa Barbara County 901
  • Telecare Corp.
  • Camarillo, CA
  • "They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for s...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Operating Room Full Time 10hrs (1300-2330)
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital
  • Simi Valley, CA
  • If you are interested please apply online and send your resume to Marismartinez @ mlkch.org POSITION SUMMARY The Circula...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Director, Global Safety Head, Obesity
  • Amgen
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • **HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?** At Amgen, every challenge is an opportunity. And every opportunity brings the potent...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Ventura is located northwest of Los Angeles on the California coast. The western portion of the city stretches north along the Ventura River and is characterized by a narrow valley with steeply sloped areas along both sides. The steep slopes of the Ventura foothills abut the northern portion of the community. Much of the eastern portion is on a relatively flat alluvial coastal plain lying along the western edge of the Oxnard Plain. The Santa Clara River forms the city's southerly boundary with the city limits reaching up to the beginning of the Santa Clara River Valley at the historic communit...
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