Senior Deputy Director -BHS Clinical

Overview

Senior Deputy Director-BHS Clinical is a single-position, at-will class that is exempt from the San Joaquin County Civil Service system. The incumbent reports to and strategizes with the Chief Deputy Director-BHS utilizing their administrative and clinical background to provide senior management level leadership, direction, and policy control regarding all aspects of BHS. This class is distinguished from Senior Deputy Director-BHS in that the latter does not require clinical licensure or engage in work, or provide leadership directly related to, the execution of clinical services.

Both classifications may perform senior management level administrative work of all types. The incumbent is expected to model a strong work ethic and leadership skills, including accountability for oneself and others. The incumbent interfaces extensively with external agencies and may represent the Chief Deputy Director-BHS in his/her absence.

The ideal candidate will possess licensure with the State of California as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Psychologist, or Physician, with experience managing a public healthcare agency or programs, including behavioral health clinical programs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong executive-level experience in behavioral health administration and bring a balanced combination of clinical expertise and strategic management skills to provide senior-level leadership, policy direction, and operational oversight across Behavioral Health Services.

This individual demonstrates sound judgment, accountability, and the ability to collaborate closely with the Chief Deputy Director in advancing organizational priorities, while modeling a strong work ethic and effective leadership. The ideal candidate also excels in managing complex clinical operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners, including representing the Chief Deputy Director when needed.

Desirable

Qualifications:

Experience: Six years of managerial experience in a public sector health care agency or program, including at least two years in a mid-management capacity and at least three years managing behavioral health administrative or fiscal program services and activities.

Required Qualifications:

And Either Pattern I

License: Valid California licensure as one of the following:

• A) A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or a Licensed Professional
• B) Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
  
  B) A Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology.
• C) A Physician, issued by the Medical Board of California (including certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

Education:

Graduation from an accredited university with a master’s or doctorate degree required by the State of California to become licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Psychologist, or Physician.

Or Pattern II

License: Valid licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), and current listing with the BRN as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse.

Education: Graduation from an accredited university with a master’s degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing.

And for both

License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license.