Deputy Director

Post Date: July 22, 2026  |  Closing Date: August 7, 2026

About the Role

Tri-City Mental Health Authority (“Tri-City”) is actively recruiting for three (3) Deputy Director positions:

• Deputy Director – Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA)
• Deputy Director – Adult Programs
• Deputy Director – Mobile Crisis Care (MCC), Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Therapeutic Community Garden (TCG), and Housing

All three positions share the same Deputy Director classification and minimum qualifications. Applicants will be asked to indicate in the supplemental questionnaire which Deputy Director assignment(s) they are interested in being considered for.

Under the direction of the Chief Program Officer (CPO), the Deputy Director plans, organizes, oversees, and coordinates the operations and activities of assigned clinical, SUD, and non-clinical behavioral health programs and services, including programs funded under the BHSA. The Deputy Director provides senior-level administrative and programmatic oversight of day-to-day departmental functions to ensure effective service implementation, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across the continuum of care.

Responsibilities

• Assumes senior-level leadership responsibility for the oversight, direction, and coordination of assigned clinical and/or non-clinical programs and services across Tri-City’s continuum of care, including BHSA-funded non-clinical programs and services. Assigned areas may include, but are not limited to, adult and youth outpatient services, full-service partnership programs, substance use disorder (SUD) services, field-based and crisis services, and the service components of supportive housing, outreach, engagement, prevention, workforce, and other community-based and supportive service programs.
• Provides strategic leadership in planning, organizing, and advancing a comprehensive system of care that leverages Tri-City resources and aligns with community needs, public behavioral health policy, and partnerships with public and private sector entities.
• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the Department; recommends, within Authority policy, appropriate budget, service, and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Assists with the preparation and administration of department and program budgets; forecasts additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures.
• Hires, selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates department personnel; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with department standards, including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends discipline and terminations; responds to staff questions and concerns.
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and reviews with the Chief Program Officer; directs the implementation of improvements.
• Manages the work activities and operations of multiple programs through subordinate managers and supervisors, by establishing performance levels, communicating goals and performance expectations, and monitoring and reviewing work to ensure conformance to established policies and procedures, and standards for quality and timeliness.
• Analyzes and prepares recommendations on proposed legislation; interprets and disseminates local, county, state, and federal policy and regulations pertaining to behavioral health services.
• Acts as liaison to other health care, community, private, and public agencies concerning community service and program needs, both at the state and local level.
• Participates in proposal/grant writing; prepares and approves various grants, reports, and documents regarding clinical services for the management team or Executive Director; and serves as program resource on grant-related matters.
• Directs the preparation of, and/or prepares, a diverse range of administrative and technical reports and business communications on program matters; assigns special management studies and administrative tasks to subordinate personnel on an as needed basis.
• Assists with the implementation of mandated and discretionary quality assurance monitoring procedures in conjunction with the Chief Compliance Officer and Best Practices unit and collaborates with other department leadership in completion of projects.
• Participates in and makes presentations to a wide variety of community groups, committees, boards, and commissions.
• Directs the maintenance of working and official departmental files.
• Ensures staff observe and comply with all Authority and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

As required by the California Code of Regulations and Tri-City Mental Health Authority position requirements, which includes:

• Option I: A doctorate degree in psychology and at least two years of clinical psychology experience, including one year of administrative or managerial experience.
• Option II: A master’s degree in social work, marriage and family counseling and at least three years mental health experience, including one year of administrative or managerial experience.

Licensure/Registration/Certification

Licensure is required where applicable based on the requirements of the position or program.

• Option I: A psychologist, licensed in California by the State Board of Medical Quality Assurance.
• Option II: A clinical social worker, licensed in California by the State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners; OR a marriage family therapist, licensed in California by the State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.

Pay

$139,855.24-$178,494.66 Annually