Assistant Director of Behavioral Health Plan

About The Opportunity

The ideal candidate will be an innovative and collaborative leader with a strong work ethic, possessing strategic awareness and a sense of vision, cooperative spirit, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to make good strong political and business decisions. A management style that is focused on developing staff and fostering team collaboration will be essential to the success of the Department.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: July 13, 2026 at 5pm
Oral Examination: Week of July 27th

To learn more about Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, visit https://www.stancounty.com/bhrs/.

The Position

Under the direction of the Director, and Associate Director the Assistant Director of the Behavioral Health Plan provides strategic and operational leadership for the County’s integrated Behavioral Health Plan, which unifies the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System and the Mental Health Plan into a single delivery system. This is a unique opportunity to lead system transformation during a period of significant Medi-Cal reform, with the ability to shape integrated behavioral health services, expand access to care, and drive innovation across the continuum.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate on the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Executive Team, contributing to strategic planning, budgeting, implementation of department-wide initiatives, system of care development, and compliance with regulatory mandates;
• Directly supervise System of Care, and Divisional Chiefs and managers in the day-to-day operations of assigned divisions, including program budgeting, staffing, and performance monitoring;
• Assist in establishing departmental goals and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies;
• Aid in staff recruitment, performance evaluations, employee development, and disciplinary recommendations in coordination with Human Resources;
• Represent the department at Board of Supervisors meetings and participate in agenda development and presentations;
• Represent the department with Federal, State, and local agencies on funding, licensing, and programmatic matters;
• Collaborate with County departments and external partners to resolve shared issues and support program development;
• Oversee quality improvement initiatives, customer satisfaction efforts, and implementation of clinical programs;
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of behavioral health services, including prevention, early intervention, supportive services, training, and treatment;
• Develop, negotiate, and oversee grants and contracts;
• Analyze and respond to legislation, interpreting its impact, and adjusting programs to meet new requirements;
• Collaborate with State regulatory staff to implement and ensure compliance, including participation in audits and inspections, to verify adherence to applicable standards;
• Analyze clinical and administrative operational challenges, develop and implement effective solutions;
• Motivate, coach, and support staff in achieving departmental goals;
• Lead efforts to address system and program level crisis and emergencies, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment;
• Prepare and deliver clear and professional presentations to diverse audiences;
• Prepare specialized reports, including Board agenda items and responses to public or stakeholder inquiries;
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of the department’s annual budget and quarterly updates;
• Develop policies and procedures in accordance with applicable regulations;
• Uphold and actively promote the vision, mission, and values of the department and the County;
• and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Behavioral Health or health Treatment Systems
• Building Effective Teams
• Communication
• Conflict Management
• Contract Development
• Customer Orientation
• Effective Decision Making
• Performance Development and Coaching
• Ethics and Integrity
• Financial Resource and Budget Management
• Managing Vision and Purpose
• Behavioral Health, Medi-Cal Managed Care, or Healthcare Compliance
• Legislative and Regulatory Laws
• Strategic Management & Planning