Behavioral Health & Recovery Programs Director

Merced County; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Merced County is seeking a senior manager to oversee mental health program services and related operations. The role requires directing program activities, managing budgets and grants, and reporting to stakeholders with a focus on community mental health outcomes.

The position involves supervising staff, coordinating with schools, law enforcement and health agencies, and ensuring compliance with state and county regulations. A master’s degree and professional license are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in mental health or alcohol/drug program services, including at least one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.
• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited institution with a master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or closely related field is desirable.
• Must possess and maintain a license in good standing from the State of California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Clinical Psychologist, or Registered Nurse (RN).
• SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, manages and directs the activities, and services of an assigned program.
• Responsible for the program budget, justification of changes and expenditure controls.
• Assist with grant preparation, grant management, and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Directs the gathering of statistical information and the preparation of a variety of reports.
• Represents an assigned program with community organizations, government jurisdictions.
• Deals with the most sensitive public complaints and issues.
• Provides technical assistance to schools, courts, law enforcement and correctional agencies, social welfare and health agencies and related community groups.
• Identifies community mental health needs and objectives and provide information on services.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Grant management

Budgeting & expenditure control

Data analysis & reporting

Education

Master's degree in counseling/psychology/social work

Job description

Merced County is seeking a senior manager to oversee mental health program services and related operations. The role requires directing program activities, managing budgets and grants, and reporting to stakeholders with a focus on community mental health outcomes.

The position involves supervising staff, coordinating with schools, law enforcement and health agencies, and ensuring compliance with state and county regulations. A master’s degree and professional license are essential for success.