Senior Program Manager - Behavioral Health - Justice Involved Programs

senior program manager - behavioral health - justice involved programs (m&c) department of health and human services

are you interested in making a difference? If so, please consider joining our dedicated team at the department of health & human services!

• manages programs for adults who are involved in the justice system.
• programs include diversion, care court, and the community corrections and resource center.

this position is located at 2944 d st in eureka, ca.

mon-fri, 8am - 5pm

this position requires that you possess one of the following current & valid california licenses or registration numbers:

• intern registration number from the state board of behavioral examiners
• registered psychologist number from the state board of psychology
• licensed clinical social worker
• licensed marriage and family therapist
• licensed clinical psychologist
• if you are not currently licensed but are near licensure, please indicate so in the supplemental questions below. Be sure to upload your supporting documentation

under direction, provides oversight and programmatic development, coordination and implementation for multiple and/or complex programs or service delivery systems in the department of health and human services-mental health; performs administrative oversight of integrated programs and program support; performs related work as assigned.

this class is responsible for the effective implementation of multiple complex programs offering direct services to clients, including program development, and integration of programs and services. Programs may include non-direct services such as training, resource development, and research and evaluation, and client and stakeholder advisory groups. Services may include family intervention, psychiatric crisis services, intensive and habilitative day treatment, individual, group, or family psychotherapy, alcohol and other drug treatment and prevention, and a variety of related support services.

This class is characterized by administrative and programmatic responsibilities in addition to staff supervision.

• plans, organizes and provides day to day direction and supervision of assigned staff providing similar or related multidisciplinary services.
• administers programs; administers some budget funds and acts as liaison and coordinator in all programmatic areas.
• establishes and implements framework for implementation of multidimensional programs including coordination of participants and department staff.
• plans, organizes and provides direction of program support activities including cultural competency, training, and resource development.
• plans, develops and administers policies and procedures for multiple complex service delivery systems including active participation of community stakeholders and other community groups.
• interprets and applies state, federal and local regulations in relation to the programs and ensures compliance by both county provided and contracted service providers.
• recommends the hiring of assigned staff, evaluates employee performance, counsels employees and recommends disciplinary action when necessary.
• makes or reviews decisions on difficult patient/client assessments and case situations.
• directs services and treatment in the areas of inpatient and outpatient, adult, child and geriatric psychotherapy, alcohol and other drug therapy and diversion, crisis intervention, and social and rehabilitative services.
• prepares and directs the data collection and data analysis system and prepares a variety of complex reports using data collected.
• identifies and utilizes community resources; develops and trains such resources; makes appropriate referrals for patient services.
• provides information regarding program and client population needs to state groups and the legislature; acts as an advocate for the client population.
• participates in the department management team; provides consultation to and serves on community advisory committees and other groups including state, federal, county and other local and community organizations.
• may provide coordination for resolution of concerns between branches and integrated programs.
• may oversee or identify program funding sources and prepares grant applications and proposals to secure funding; may oversee or develop statistical information and analyzes data in support of program and planning recommendations.
• directs the receipt and review of program applications and the…