Date Posted:

February 26, 2015

Salary: 

$73,821 – $110,742

Description:

Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services (ADMHS) has an immediate need for a Forensic Manager in Santa Barbara.

The Forensic Manager reports to the Division Chief, Clinical Operations and manages prevention, intervention, and treatment programs addressing alcohol and other drug-related problems, mental illness, and/or co-occurring conditions in the county’s forensic and homeless populations; serves as a member of the Alcohol, Drug, & Mental Health Services (ADMHS) Department management team; and performs related duties as required. Although located in Santa Barbara, this position will have countywide responsibility and routine day trips to offices in Lompoc and Santa Maria. On-call hours in rotation with other department managers will be required.
The ideal candidate will have:
-Extensive knowledge of legal system and forensic mental health
-Proven track record of working with adults and youth with criminal backgrounds
-History building strong partnerships with courts, judges and law enforcement
-Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
-Background of testifying in court
-Knowledge of court room proceedings and the role of mental health professionals in the justice system
-Strong skills in collecting and analyzing data
-Ability to inspire, coach, develop, and empower staff
-Experience leading change initiatives
-Familiarity with the statewide inpatient system
-Ability to respond effectively in adversarial proceedings
-Familiarity with the Mental Health Services Act principles, funding, and reporting requirements
-Experience leading a Full Service Partnership program
-Proficiency in leading and partnering to solve complex, systemic programs
-Solid public speaking skills

The Department of Alcohol Drug and Mental Health Services (ADMHS): provides treatment, rehabilitation and support services to approximately 7,600 clients with mental illness and 4,500 clients with substance use disorders annually. ADMHS is responsible for ensuring the provision of services mandated by the State of California for children with serious emotional disturbance, adults with severe and persistent mental illness and all Medi-Cal beneficiaries with specialty mental health needs or substance abuse treatment. For more information about Alcohol Drug and Mental Health Services please click on the below link: http://www.countyofsb.org/admhs/

Qualifications:

1. Psychiatrist. A California licensed Physician with three years of post-licensure experience as a Psychiatrist that includes two years of supervisory and managerial experience; or,

2. Clinical Psychologist. A California licensed Clinical Psychologist with five years of post-licensure experience as a Clinical Psychologist that includes two years of supervisory and managerial experience; or,

3. Clinical Social Worker. A California licensed Clinical Social Worker with six years of post-licensure experience as a Clinical Social Worker that includes two years of supervisory and managerial experience; or,

4. Marriage and Family Therapist. A California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with six years of post-licensure experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist that includes two years of supervisory and managerial experience; or,

5. Registered Nurse. A California licensed Registered Nurse with a master’s degree in nursing, psychiatric nursing, psychology, public or business administration, or health care administration, with six years of post-licensure experience as a Psychiatric Nurse that includes two years of supervisory and managerial experience; or,

6. a combination of training, education, and experience that is equal to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge, abilities and one of the above listed California licenses

How to Apply:

For more information and to apply, please visit our webiste: www.sbcountyjobs.com and click on “Current Job Openings”.

The County of Santa Barbara respects and values a diverse workforce and strongly promotes strategies and activities to recruit, develop and retain qualified men and women of varied backgrounds, lifestyles, experiences and races.

Filing Deadline:

3/11/15