NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Mental Health Services Administrator - Children's and Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Administration
Indio
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$99K/yr - $157K/yr
3+ years expThe County of Riverside’s Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health Department is currently seeking a Mental Health Services Administrator for Children's and Transitional Age Youth Administration. This role involves managing a large regional mental health program, overseeing staff, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality behavioral health services to youth ages 0 to 25.
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Responsibilities
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 Supervisor's 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
Qualification
Required
Three years of supervisory or administrative experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting which included responsibility for program management and evaluation and budget preparation and fiscal control
Possession of a valid license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners
Possession of a Doctorate degree in clinical psychology from an accredited college or university
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in social work, nursing, psychology, mental health or health care administration, public or business administration or a closely related field
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required Master's degree on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full time experience
Knowledge of the principles of public administration and personnel management as they apply to the operation of community mental health programs
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of budgetary analysis, preparation and control
Knowledge of the range of treatment services provided by comprehensive community mental health programs
Knowledge of the clinical principles of mental health treatment
Knowledge of public and private resources available to provide mental health services
Knowledge of the principles of community organization
Knowledge of the characteristics and social aspects of mental and emotional disturbances and their effect on the individual in the community
Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and techniques used in mental health program planning and evaluation
Knowledge of 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
Knowledge of the administrative organization of and the services and operations normally provided by County government
Knowledge of contract development, negotiations, and administration including evaluation methods to ensure contract compliance
Ability to manage a comprehensive mental health program
Ability to develop effective channels of communication to foster the confidence and cooperation of a variety of community groups
Ability to organize County and community resources and contract providers to service and community and achieve program goals
Ability to determine the need and priority of mental health services in the community
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to analyze service delivery and administrative problems, generate and evaluate alternatives, reach practical conclusions, formulate recommendations and institute effective solutions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private agencies, community organizations, public officials, other staff members and individuals
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports
Ability to understand and interpret the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to community mental health programs and the detailed provisions of contractual agreement
Benefits
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.
ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual): 0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours, 36 to <108 months = 10.46 Hours, 108 or more months = 12.00 Hours. Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.
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