Behavioral Health Services Manager II

Exam # 25/14K41/08MN

The County of Monterey Health Departments Behavioral Health Bureau (MCBH) has openings for multiple full-time Behavioral Health Services Manager IIs (BHSM II). The Bureau currently has vacancies in Access to Treatment/Adult System of Care (ASOC) Children and Youth System of Care (CSOC) and Community Crisis Services.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Behavioral Health Services Manager II works under general direction to plan organize the program and/or provision of services of a major program within the Behavioral Health Bureau. Incumbents in this position supervise the operation of program elements and staff; monitor contract services; supervise staff; act as a liaison to community groups agencies and state representatives; and participate in budget planning preparation and monitoring.

The Behavioral Health Services Manager II overseeing South County Integrated Access to Treatment / Adult System of Care (ASOC) provides programmatic oversight and provision of behavioral health services in the South Monterey County Region which includes the Soledad and King City Behavioral Health clinics. The position is responsible for the planning directing and evaluation of programs including oversight of policies regulations and operational procedures as well as the administration of treatment programs for individuals and the community with the goal of restoring clients to successful functioning within the community. Additionally this position serves as Project Director for the Proposition 47 grant administered by MCBH and the monitoring of contracted services. This is a multi-year grant with a wide array of services and supports provided by community-based organizations and other partners to provide services to system involved community members impacted by Substance Use and/or Mental Health conditions.

The Behavioral Health Services Manager II in the Children and Youth System of Care (CSOC) will oversee the Transition Aged Youth (TAY) Childrens Outpatient (New Paths) and Post Hospital services for Children and TAY countywide. CSOC provides intensive behavioral health services to youth and young adults experiencing serious emotional disturbances early onset psychosis or recent psychiatric hospitalization. The role involves supervising program operations and personnel managing contracts collaborating with internal / external partners and directing budget planning and monitoring to ensure high-quality community-integrated behavioral health services. This BHSM will coordinate care across clinics homes schools and emergency settings working closely with hospitals community crisis services schools and other partners to ensure timely transitions stabilize high-risk youth and support recovery through collaborative family-centered care.

The Behavioral Health Services Manager II for Community Crisis (Mobile Crisis) Services will oversee the provision of 24/7 mobile crisis services throughout Monterey County to include MCBHs internal Mobile Crisis Team and the continued coordination/integration with our external contract provider partners and emergency service personnel to include Emergency Communications Dispatch /Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and our local Community Crisis Line of Monterey County. This BHSM will work closely with internal MCBH teams and community partners local service providers hospitals law enforcement and other first responder partners to maintain collaborative professional relationships troubleshoot high risk situations and ensure quality services and timely access to care. This BHSM will work closely with their Deputy Director in the coordination of Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training and other MCBH Specialty Team response efforts.

Candidates hired into regular full-time positions for this classification at the Health Department may be eligible for a signing bonus up to $10000. For more information regarding the Signing Bonus please refer toAdmin Procedures A.49.1 Employment Bonus.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process will be used to fill current and future vacancies both regular and temporary as they arise.

• Plans directs monitors and evaluates assigned program elements including contracted services to ensure compliance with regulations and quality service.
• Plans and manages program through subordinate supervisors professional and support staff; selects trains and evaluates performance of staff.
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of policies procedures administrative manuals guidelines and standards. Interprets Health Services policy objectives and operational procedures to subordinate staff sets standards for performance and ensures that appropriate training is carried out.
• Plans and administers an Adult Behavioral Health Program that includes assessment and development and implementation of treatment programs for individuals and the community with the goal of restoring clients to successfully functioning within the community
• Plans and administers Childrens Behavioral Health Services to seriously emotionally disturbed children and adolescents in a manner that is family focused with parental and interagency collaboration in planning and delivery of service wherever possible.
• Plans and administers integrated substance abuse treatment and prevention services provided for continuity of care accessibility and gaining community acceptance.
• Plans and implements quality improvement programs in accordance with federal and stat regulations. Identifies areas where service needs improvement. Assists regulatory agencies with reviews and audits. Provides or oversees training of staff and contract providers in matters of regulatory compliance.
• Analyzes existing and proposed federal and state legislation and regulations for their impact on program operations and funding.
• Develops and administers the annual budget for an assigned area.

To view the complete job description please visit the Monterey County website:Behavioral Health Services Manager II

The skills necessary may be acquired through various types of education training and/or experience typically:

One year of experience as a Program Manager II Behavioral Health for Monterey County

OR

Two years of experience as a Program Manager I Behavioral Health for Monterey County

OR

Four years of professional experience subsequent to obtaining a California license as listed above

OR

An equivalent combination of education training and experience that demonstrates the above knowledge and

skills.

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view theBargaining Unit X Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

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APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES

on-line at the final filing date of Sunday September 28 2025 at 11:59 PM (PST)

or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours

Monday Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Monterey County Health Department

Attn: Human Resources Division

1270 Natividad Road

Salinas CA 93906.

Phone: (831)Fax: (831)

The selection process is tentative and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants possession of required qualifications the examination process may include an oral examination pre-examination exercises performance examination and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. Acomplete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by thefinal filingdeadline will not be cover letters letters of interest and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.