Behavioral Health Executive Leader

Solano County

Fairfield (CA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Solano County's Behavioral Health Services Division within the Health and Social Services Department seeks a Chief Deputy Behavioral Health. This executive leadership position plans, organizes, coordinates, and oversees the county’s comprehensive behavioral health system, ensuring services comply with state and federal laws and contracts with the California Department of Health Care Services.

The ideal candidate will bring clinical, administrative, fiscal, and strategic expertise to lead

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or doctorate in a relevant field as specified.
  • Six years of leadership in behavioral health or related human services.
  • Eligibility for California professional licensure or credential as described.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, coordinate, and oversee the county’s comprehensive behavioral health system.
  • Provide executive oversight for mental health and substance use services per laws and contracts.
  • Lead program development, budget and fiscal oversight, and personnel management.
  • Foster performance improvement, regulatory compliance, and data-informed decision making.

Skills

Leadership
Strategic planning
Budget oversight
Policy development
Staff development
Stakeholder engagement
Public health administration

Education

Master’s degree in social work / psychology / counseling / administration
Doctorate in psychology or medical degree with psychiatry training
California professional license or credential (as applicable)

Job description

Solano County's Behavioral Health Services Division within the Health and Social Services Department seeks a Chief Deputy Behavioral Health. This executive leadership position plans, organizes, coordinates, and oversees the county’s comprehensive behavioral health system, ensuring services comply with state and federal laws and contracts with the California Department of Health Care Services.

The ideal candidate will bring clinical, administrative, fiscal, and strategic expertise to lead

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