Job Opportunity

Director of Behavioral Health Services
San Joaquin County

Date Posted:

May 16, 2017

Salary:

$135,990 to $165,298* annually – *Competitive benefits for total potential compensation package of $181,678 to $214,141 annually

Description:

Behavioral Health Services provides an array of mental health and substance use disorder treatment services, primarily for Medi-Cal beneficiaries in the County. The department consists of 798 employees and has an operational budget of $151 million. The operational divisions of the department include: Administration, Mental Health Services, Mental Health Forensic Services, Adult/Older Adult Services, Inpatient and Crisis Services, Children’s Services, Substance Abuse Services, and Mental Health Pharmacy. The department operates on the following primary core values: Service, Recovery, Respect, and Integrity.

Qualifications:

License: Valid California licensure as one of the following:

• A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• A Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology.
• 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-

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

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

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Seven years of senior-level management experience in a federal, state, or local behavioral health agency, including two years in a diverse community-based behavioral health program.

How to Apply:

Apply online: www.sjgov.org/hr or submit your completed application package to:

San Joaquin County Human Resources
Attn: Jennifer Goodman
44 N. San Joaquin Street, Suite 330
Stockton, CA 95202
Phone: (209) 953-7325
E-mail: jgoodman@sjgov.org

Filing Deadline:

June 16, 2017

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