Date Posted:

August 31, 2020

Salary:

$152,136 -$185,628, Depending on Experience

Description

This is your chance to be part of a growing department that strives to enhance the well-being of Kern County’s residents with a commitment to compassion and excellence in service. Our next Director of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services is someone who will not just manage the day-to-day operations of a broad health delivery system, but bring vision and implementation to a diverse community that is growing and changing every day. We’re looking for a change agent who will build relationships, enhance services, and develop strategies to enhance outcomes.

Qualifications:

Our Ideal Candidate is a:.

Visionary – someone who thinks beyond today and dares to ask “what if”

Leader – someone who is bold, courageous and confident in how they run a critically important department for the health and well-being of our community.

Communicator – someone who is open, transparent and always sharing information with other departments and stakeholders.

Partner – someone who understands that it takes a team to affect positive change.

To view the employment standards, please view the full brochure at: https://www.kerncounty.com/Home/ShowDocument?id=4991

How to Apply:

Submit your cover letter and resume to wiebej@kerncounty.com by Friday, September 25, 2020. If you want to gain an advantage over the competition, please be sure to include the following:
• Details of your administrative and management experience
• Scope of responsibility
• Number and level of staff managed
• Education, relevant certificates/licenses, and additional training
• Experience with strategic planning and budgeting
• 3 professional references

Filing Deadline:

5:00 pm October 9, 2020