Senior Director, Fidelity Wraparound; ACAD PRG MGT SUPV

The Senior Director of the High-Fidelity Wraparound Center of Excellence (HFW COE) provides executive, strategic and operational leadership for the statewide implementation of High-Fidelity Wraparound (HFW), in collaboration with California's BH-CONNECT and BHSA initiatives via the Department of Health Care Services and the California Department of Social Services. The Senior Director oversees a large, muti‑unit statewide COE composed of distinct manager‑led teams including Fidelity Monitoring, Training and Technical Assistance, Data and Reporting and Administration.

This role ensures consistent, evidence‑based practices across teams and systems. The Senior Director collaborates closely with internal and external partners to drive continuous quality improvement, support integrated care coordination, and maintain fidelity to the wraparound model, while cultivating partnerships that strengthen and sustain wraparound infrastructure statewide. The Senior Director oversees and aligns multiple funding streams that support High‑Fidelity Wraparound implementation, including the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Wraparound initiatives.

This role is responsible for braiding and coordinating these funding sources to ensure unified statewide strategy, fiscal integrity, and compliance across contracts.

This position serves as the UC Davis's primary senior liaison to the DHCS, CDSS and other contract sponsors, overseeing all required deliverables, reports and compliance documentation. This role plays a critical leadership function in shaping the strategic direction, statewide coordination, interagency negotiation, contract and fiscal oversight and the overall performance of the COE in meeting its statewide fidelity and training goals.

December 17, 2025 at 11:59pm

• Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• Doctorate in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience in extensive expertise in child welfare and behavioral health systems and Wraparound practices, including fidelity monitoring and delivering training and technical assistance tailored to adult learners.
• Extensive experience providing expert consultation in High-Fidelity Wraparound implementation, including fidelity, monitoring and workforce development. Proven track record in coordinating statewide training initiatives, delivering coaching and technical assistance, and enhancing workforce capacity to support sustainable, high-fidelity practices.
• Experienced executive leader with a strong track record of managing and developing professional teams, driving organizational effectiveness through strategic supervision, talent development, and stakeholder engagement. Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with a proven ability to foster collaboration across departments and cultivate inclusive, high-performing work environments aligned with mission-driven goals.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with state agencies, community organizations, and system partners.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate change and complexity with resilience, adapting plans and processes in response to evolving family needs and dynamic environments.
• Comprehensive expertise in Wraparound practices, including proficiency with fidelity monitoring tools and CQI methodologies.

• LCSW or MSW. Advanced degree in a related area.
• Experience negotiating and coordinating multiple state-level funding streams, preferably braiding or blending funds across agencies (e.g., DHCS + CDSS).
• Experience representing an organization in statewide coalitions, advisory bodies, or policy work groups, with the ability to influence system strategy.
• Proven ability to navigate complex interagency policy alignment, including regulatory…