Program Manager - Behavioral Health
San Francisco, CA, United States
Salary : $117,403.08 - $143,325.00 Annually
Location : CA 95945, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-0046
Department: Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 03/06/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Definition and Class Characteristics
* * * $5,000 NEW HIRE BONUS * * *
RELOCATION ALLOWANCE ALSO AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED CANDIDATES!
Interested in joining a fast-paced work environment filled with caring professionals dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable community members? The County of Nevada, located in the scenic California Sierra foothills, is seeking a Behavioral Health Program Manager! Join a team of compassionate and committed staff who work together closely to support people with behavioral health needs in our community. This position plays a key role in managing our Adult System of Care, including our Full-Service Partnership Program and Crisis Systems . The person will also have the opportunity to work with community agencies, interact with community stakeholders, and represent the department in various settings.
THE JOB
This is a leadership position in the Adult Division within the Nevada County Behavioral Health. The department is looking for a licensed mental health professional who will lead the Adult Behavioral Health Team in ensuring that high-quality services are delivered to community members with serious mental illness. We are looking for candidates who believe in the possibility of recovery and who will work to create a system that supports people in achieving stability and progress toward their goals.
In line with managing the Adult Division of Behavioral Health, the Program Manager will prepare grant and budget information, program-specific data, and other materials that may be needed for stakeholder or community meetings, grant applications, Board of Supervisor meetings, etc. The Program Manager will develop and review program policies and procedures specific to the assigned area and oversee several key contracts pertaining to service delivery and the crisis system. The Program Manager will also supervise assigned staff, ensuring staff training and development, completing employee performance evaluations, and addressing any challenges with employee performance.
The Clinic Supervisor will be located in Grass Valley. This is not a remote position, though flexible schedules and some telework options are available.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
A strong background in mental health and substance use disorders.
An understanding of serious mental illness
Experience supervising employees and supporting their career development.
Experience with contract or project management.
The ability to interpret and apply provisions of law, rules, and regulations related to program area.
The ability to build rapport and engage with multiple community partners and stakeholders in pursuit of a common goal.
The ability to provide professional and technical consultation on complex projects or complex clinical presentations.
A sense of humor and a passion for serving the community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The Behavioral Health Program Manager will be a licensed Master's or Doctoral level practitioner with four years of clinical and managerial responsibility in a health services agency.
THE AGENCY
The Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) is a thoughtful, strategic, and talented team that strives to protect lives, promote health and wellness, and provide support and services to help Nevada County residents meet their basic needs.
THE DEPARTMENT
Behavioral Health seeks to provide high quality, culturally competent mental health and substance abuse treatment services to Nevada County residents. The services provided within Adult Behavioral Health help to manage or ameliorate symptoms of mental illness and/or substance use disorders in order to promote health and healing, safety, and the highest level of independence and community integration as possible. This is done through direct service provision and the use of contracted providers.
THE COMMUNITY
Nevada County is perfect for those who crave a peaceful and fulfilling lifestyle in the great outdoors. Surrounded by the stunning Sierra Nevada Mountains, this county is a nature lover's paradise with state parks, lakes, and trails galore for hiking, camping, and fishing. And let's not forget the ski resorts and snow parks, which make Nevada County a winter wonderland. Nevada County also has a thriving arts and cultural scene with a vibrant community of artists and musicians, galleries, theaters, and performance spaces. The fairgrounds hosts events year-round, including the ever-popular Nevada County Fair and the Draft Horse Classic. Nevada County is also an economic powerhouse, with local businesses and industries thriving in technology, health, and tourisim.
BENEFITS
This is a full-time and fully benefited position. The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a flexible spending account (FSA), and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. We also offer flexible schedules and a telework option!
You matter at County of Nevada. Your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place here. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Benefits Guide
The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan for 2024 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
2024 Health Insurance Plans
Anthem Select HMO
Anthem Traditional HMO
Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
Blue Shield Trio HMO
Kaiser HMO
PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
PERS Platinum PPO
PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)
Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya: Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Basic Term Life
Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
Optional Dependent Term Life
Optional Term Life
Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers:
Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55
Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60
Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62
CalPERS Safety tiers:
Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50.
Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55.
Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57.
We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.
Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
[email protected]
www.nevadacountyca.gov
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Which of the following best describes your level of education? Please note that failure to attach college level transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) or degree will result in disqualification. I do not have a degree
Coursework
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctorate Degree
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Please let us know the subject area of your college education. Business Administration
Law or Criminal Justice
Economics, Finance, Accounting
Health-related
Nursing
Physical Sciences-related
Psychology-Counseling-Mental Health
Public Administration
Public Health
Other
Not Applicable-No Degree
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Possession of a clinical license valid in California is required for this position. Do you possess a California license to practice in your field? Yes
No
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What type of professional license do you possess which permits you to practice in California? Please attach copies of licenses, transcripts (official or unofficial), and degrees in order to be considered for this position. FAILURE TO ATTACH REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. None
Medicine including Psychiatry
Psychology
Clinical Social Worker
MFT
Professional Clinical Counselor
Other
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Please describe your years of program experience in behavioral health. 0-2 years
2-3 years
3-4 years
4-5 years
5 or more years
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Which of the following best describes your years of experience in the program development field performing at theadvanced journey level? 0-2 years
2-3 years
3-4 years
4-5 years
5 or more years
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Which of the following best describes your years of experience performing advanced journey-level programdevelopment in a community-based organization? 0-2 years
2-3 years
3-4 years
4-5 years
5 or more years
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Which of the following best describes your supervisory or managerial experience in behavioral health or a related field? I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.
I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.
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Please describe your experience managing a program in a public sector environment which involved matters of behavioral health or a related field.
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Please describe your supervisorial experience including number supervised and type(s) of staff supervised.
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