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Mental Health Services Administrator

(Also known as Behavioral Health Services Administrator)

Recruitment #23-137130-01

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Introduction

 

WHY JOIN US AT SOLANO COUNTY?

COMMITMENT TO SERVICE: Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play.

We serve the public in many different ways, including:

· Providing primary medical, dental, substance abuse, mental health and social services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved, and administering federal, state, and local public assistance programs

· Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county

· Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases

· Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies

· Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, defense, probation)

· Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and,

· Administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning


OUR EMPLOYEES: Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day to day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership. 

WHY WE EXIST

The mission of the Solano County Health & Social Services Department is to Promote Healthy, Safe and Stable Lives.

Vision: A Healthy, Safe and Stable Community

Core Values
• Diversity: We respect and value cross –culturalism creating an environment that is inclusive for all.
• Respect: We treat people with care and courtesy.
• Integrity: We do what we say will.
• Fairness: We are consistent and unbiased in decisions.
• Transparency: We communicate the how and why.
• Equity: We ensure everyone has access to the same opportunities.
• Responsiveness: We react quickly and positively.

Help us lead a team dedicated to mental health wellness and recovery!

The Behavioral Health Services Division within the Health and Social Services Department 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 seek 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 Position

The Mental Health Services Administrator/Behavioral Health Services Administrator position is responsible for a variety of duties that include both adult clinical services and administrative oversight, program planning and inter-departmental and community relations.   This position works very closely with the Director and Administrative Team to provide collaborative leadership and Division representation to the County and the community. This administrator is a licensed professional that uses their experience providing adult services and oversight to support and innovate the community-based services continuum in our Division.

Duties will include: Oversight of any delegated service programs within the county, and contracted programs to assure a high quality of evidence based services are being offered in a cost efficient manner; Support specialty programs like Forensics, Homelessness, Acute/Sub-Acute and Crisis care; Contract preparation, negotiation, and review of/for contract amendments, procurement; Preparing fiscal and budget plans and assist in preparing Board of Supervisor presentations and items; Managing and supporting closely interfacing with HR, County Counsel, & County leadership on issues ranging from payroll to hiring to progressive discipline; Procurement and analysis of data related to current utilization, quality assurance, and other Division performance measures of interest; Work closely with the Children’s Administrator and Deputy Director to assure clinical systems are fully aligned with administrative systems and to effect systemic change for cost containment, adequacy of care, EQRO compliance, and other system-wide goals; Provide Support to Managers and Supervisors for purposes of maintaining and improving morale and assisting with employee development and wellness, as well as growing our Internship Program.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Master’s degree in a field directly related to the assignment 

Experience: Five years of professional level public health or social services experience, of which three years must have included program management and supervision of professional and supervisory staff coupled with experience in public administration including budget preparation, program planning/evaluation and supervision. 

OR

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a field directly related to the assignment 

Experience: Seven years of professional level public health or social services experience, of which three years must have included program management and supervision of professional and supervisory staff coupled with experience in public administration including budget preparation, program planning/evaluation and supervision. 

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

One or more of the following may be required:

  • Registered Nursing License issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing
  • Nurse Practitioner License issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing
  • Public Health Nursing Certificate issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing
  • Marriage and Family Therapist License issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners
  • Clinical Social Worker License issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners
  • Clinical Psychologist License issued by the California Board of Psychology
  • California Driver’s License, Class C

To view the job description for this position, please visit

 https://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=29619

BENEFITS

Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2023 calendar year is $1,900.58 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 holiday(s) per year. 

Vacation is accrued at approximately 15 days per year.

Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.  

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

The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year. 

Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years. Employees may receive credit for prior years of service employed with California cities, counties, joint power authorities, and other special districts as approved by the Director of Human Resources and the County Administrator.

To review the benefits for this position, please visit:  http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=18189

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

Selection Process

02/03/23 –  Deadline to submit application and 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 mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board 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.

How to Apply

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 by the final filing 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.

Document Submittal Requirements

Depending on how you qualify for the position, a Bachelor’s degree or a Master's degree is required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the date and degree conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing 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 Administrator/Behavioral Health Services Administrator) and the recruitment number (23-137130-01) in your email or fax.

Supplemental Information

  • Independent travel may be required.
  • Selectees for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11165/11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting and Section 15630 relating to Adult Abuse and reporting.
  • Candidates will be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation and/or policy.
  • Incumbents may be required to be able to work in an environment which may include exposure to communicable disease.

Americans With Disabilities Act

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 final filing date of the recruitment.  Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

Solano County

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 (2019): 447,643

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