Behavioral Health Manager

Job title
Behavioral Health Manager
Job code
9724
Job family
Health Care Administration and Support Services
Job level
Unclassified Executive
Minimum salary
$95900
Maximum salary
$143851.74
Pay range frequency
Annual
Compensation grade
229
Job profile FLSA
Exempt
Class information
Behavioral Health Manager Series Positions in this series oversee the planning, establishment, execution, and evaluation of a multifaceted Behavioral Health program providing clinical services to the community.
Job description

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

  • Plan, organize, manage, and administer functions, activities, and services of the county's behavioral health programs and services; develop and implement program and strategic planning; implement and assist in the development of program policies, procedures, and business practices; evaluate goals, objectives, priorities, and activities to improve performance and outcomes; recommend and establish administrative controls and improvements; develop procedures to implement new and/or changing regulatory requirements; serve as a member of the management team.
  • Direct and approve through subordinate supervisor(s)/manager(s) the planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, training, and review of the work of a diverse workforce; act as a resource, and provide direction, guidance, and leadership to staff; advise on the more complex and sensitive concerns and issues; may select, direct, and manage the work of consultants.
  • Review and approve escalated cases through reporting supervisors and/or managers to ensure program goals and quality standards are met; develop, define, and conceptualize new enterprise or joint ventures among various agencies to create innovative or more effective services.
  • Develop, administer, assist, and monitor budgets; develop justifications for budgetary recommendations and/or adjustments; participate in forecasting additional funds for staffing and resources; identify, obtain, and manage funding from grants and community partners; participate in the interpretation, negotiation, management, and enforcement of contracts; coordinate the finalization of budgets to ensure the timely submission of the department budget.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain quality management and change management plans and systems to ensure compliance and achieve program outcomes.
  • Provide expert guidance to other departments, the general public, and/or outside agencies; represent the county to the public, elected officials, other agencies, governments, and organizations including making presentations, participating in meetings, and conducting community outreach; act as representative on committees, interagency task forces, special projects, and other community outreach activities; respond and resolve confidential and sensitive inquiries; investigate complaints and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
  • Analyze and review federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in order to ensure compliance; conduct analysis on best practices and trends, and formulate and implement recommendations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:

Behavioral Health Manager

  • Advanced level
  • Professional
  • Perform the most difficult assignments requiring a higher level of responsibility, applying advanced subject knowledge, and exercising significant independent judgment and initiative.
  • Receive work assignments in terms of objectives, priorities, and deadlines.
  • Work is reviewed for technical accuracy, compliance to program objectives, and overall results.
  • Receive direction from executive management.
  • Exercise direct supervision over staff.
  • Exercise indirect supervision through Behavioral Health Supervisors.
  • This classification differs from other supervisory classifications due to assignments in a specialized field.

Behavioral Health Manager Senior

  • Advanced level
  • Professional
  • Perform the most difficult assignments requiring a higher level of responsibility, applying advanced subject knowledge, and exercising significant independent judgment and initiative.
  • Receive work assignments in terms of objectives, priorities, and deadlines.
  • Work is reviewed for technical accuracy, compliance to program objectives, and overall results.
  • Receive direction from executive management.
  • Exercise direct supervision over staff.
  • Exercise indirect supervision through Behavioral Health Managers.
  • This classification differs from other supervisory classifications due to assignments in a specialized field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Requirements are determined at the time of recruitment based on responsibilities of the individual position and business needs of the department.

Behavioral Health Manager

Training and experience for advanced level, professional classifications are typically equivalent to a bachelor's degree and three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.  (Equivalency 7-10 years of qualifying training and/or experience).

Behavioral Health Manager Senior

Training and experience for advanced level, professional classifications are typically equivalent to a bachelor's degree and three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 7-10 years of qualifying training and/or experience).

Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver license, and/or additional training, licenses, or certificates.

REQUIRED TRAINING, LICENSES, AND/OR CERTIFICATES:

Behavioral Health Manager

Behavioral Health Manager Senior

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