Forensic Manager
Santa Barbara County
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