Job Opportunity

Deputy Agency Director, Addiction and Mental Health Services
Orange County

Date Posted:

September 22, 2021

Salary:

$125,153.60 – $237,348.80 Annually

Description:

Working directly with the Director of HCA, the AMHS Director will serve as a key member of the HCA Executive Team and provide executive management oversight for AMHS. The position is responsible for all County addiction and mental health related services for youth and adults, as well as establishing and maintaining standards for quality medical care and medical oversight of programs and services. The position provides leadership to a dedicated and professional workforce of approximately 1,024 employees and numerous community-based contractors who are responsible for providing a wide range of services to the Orange County community. https://bit.ly/2XTrSxN

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated progressive experience managing large complex programs within the addiction and mental health field, such as the Mental Health Services Act, Prop 36, and AB 109. Additional desired experience includes collaborating with stakeholders to develop programs to support recovery, knowledge and/or experience working on statewide issues with California Behavioral Health Directors Association (CBHDA), the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSAOC), the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), and a commitment to cultural competence and excellence in co-occurring disorders. Experience working with other county departments and the courts in the delivery of client services and having comparable experience overseeing contracts of a significant magnitude is highly desirable. Awareness of and/or experience with homeless programs would be beneficial. For detailed information regarding minimum qualifications, please use the link below: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oc/classspecs/26810?keywords=director%20of%20mental%20health&pagetype=classSpecifications

How to Apply:

Interested candidates may apply by sending their resume and cover letter to Patricia Fallon via pfallon@ochca.com.

Filing Deadline:

10/25/2021

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