Mental Health Services Administrator

Plans organizes and manages the delivery of services for a large regional or county-wide mental health program for adults and children or a comprehensive multiple-component Mental Health Program with county-wide responsibilities.

Provides program guidance to multi-disciplined mental health staff; plans organizes assigns directs and evaluates the work of subordinate supervisory staff; reviews and evaluates staffing patterns coordinates interviewing personnel selection and development and implements disciplinary action when required.

Assesses the needs of the communities served to determine program and service priorities; coordinates with the Deputy Director of Mental Health Services and the regional Board of Supervisors staff to address Mental Health issues identified by County Supervisors; evaluates the effectiveness of existing programs and within agency guidelines recommends and/or implements new or modified programs; reviews policies procedures and methods used for effectiveness and consistency with service goals.

Continually evaluates and assesses operations relative to effective utilization of resources and achievement of goals and implements changes as necessary; may review and evaluate treatment standards and therapeutic techniques of clinic staff to ensure patients are receiving correct and adequate diagnosis and treatment.

Keeps abreast of all local State Federal and other regulatory agency laws rules regulations and policies and procedures applicable to assigned programs to ensure compliance; may review and recommend revisions to existing or develop new program policies procedures and methods used for effectiveness and consistency with service goals.

Meets with the Deputy Director Mental Health Services or higher to identify staffing equipment material and supply needs; prepares budget estimates and justifications for assigned programs and maintains cost controls to assure compliance with budget provisions.

May develop administer and monitor contractual agreements with private and public mental health service providers; may monitor program to ensure compliance with contact provisions; may recommend procedural and operational changes to maximize service delivery; may recommend remedial action to correct any noted deficiencies to ensure continuation of contracts.

Acts as liaison and represents Riverside County Mental Health in relationships with service providers county departments state or other funding sources and community and business organizations; participates in a variety of internal and external meetings committees and coalitions; interacts with various planning councils and boards; answers questions and provides training and technical assistance as required; participates in management meetings to assist in the development of department-wide policies.

Directs and ensures the maintenance of records preparation of reports and the clerical and housekeeping functions necessary for program operations; prepares correspondence and reports as required.

OPTION I

Education: Possession of a Doctorate degree in clinical psychology from an accredited college or university.

OR OPTION II

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Masters degree in social work nursing psychology mental health or health care administration public or business administration or a closely related field. (A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required Masters degree on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full time experience.)

AND

Experience (both options): Three years of supervisory or administrative experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting which included responsibility for program management and evaluation and budget preparation and fiscal control.

Knowledge of: The principles of public administration and personnel management as they apply to the operation of community mental health programs; the principles and techniques of budgetary analysis preparation and control; the range of treatment services provided by comprehensive community mental health programs; the clinical principles of mental health treatment; public and private resources available to provide mental health services; the principles of community organization; the characteristics and social aspects of mental and emotional disturbances and their effect on the individual in the community; the principles procedures and techniques used in mental health program planning and evaluation; current trends in the field of mental health and the laws rules regulations and policies which affect the operation of a community mental health program; the administrative organization of and the services and operations normally provided by County government; contract development negotiations and administration including evaluation methods to ensure contract compliance.

Ability to: Manage a comprehensive mental health program; develop effective channels of communication to foster the confidence and cooperation of a variety of community groups; organize County and community resources and contract providers to service and community and achieve program goals; determine the need and priority of mental health services in the community; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; analyze service delivery and administrative problems generate and evaluate alternatives reach practical conclusions formulate recommendations and institute effective solutions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private agencies community organizations public officials other staff members and individuals; prepare clear and concise reports; understand and interpret the laws rules and regulations applicable to community mental health programs and the detailed provisions of contractual agreement.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the recruiter Veronica Zuno at

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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