Chief Deputy Director

Commission for Behavioral Health; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,347 - 170,714; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Sacramento is seeking a Chief Deputy Director for Administration and Performance Management to oversee the Behavioral Health Services. This role involves managing significant financial resources and ensuring accountability to the public, while providing leadership and direction in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive management experience, strong policy implementation skills, and the ability to guide large-scale behavioral health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in management and public administration.
• Strong policy analysis and implementation skills.
• Ability to oversee significant budgetary responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations and performance of the Behavioral Health Services.
• Ensure accountability in implementing BHSA mandates.
• Serve as principal policy advisor and oversee administrative staff.

Job description

Under the administrative direction of the Executive Director (ED), the Chief Deputy Director (CDD) directs the daily operations and performance of the Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, also known and hereafter referred to as the Commission for Behavioral Health (CBH). Specifically, the CDD directs and provides policy, program, and technical direction for the following CBH program areas and administrative operations: Research, Evaluation and Programs; Legislative and External Affairs; and Administration and Performance Management.

The CDD is responsible for ensuring successful implementation of all CBH mandates related to Proposition 1/the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA), to address the needs of individuals living with mental health and/or substance use (i.e., behavioral health) conditions, centering equity, community voice, and transparency. This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing CBH activities related to the Mental Health Wellness Act, the Behavioral Health Student Services Act, Innovation Partnership Fund, Stakeholder Advocacy grants, and Full Services Partnership evaluation.

The administrative activities involve, but are not limited to, budget preparation, expenditure management, financial consultation, personnel services and transactions, fiscal resource planning and allocation, management analysis, organization review, business services, facilities management, legislation and grants/contract management. The CDD also serves as the non‑affiliated Agency Information Officer (AIO), with oversight and operational responsibility for all Information Technology (IT) operations.

The CDD is the principal policy advisor to the 27 CBH Commissioners and the ED and acts as the ED in their absence. The CDD provides direction to CBH’s administrative staff, including executive (CEA B), professional, and technical staff. The CDD ensures accountability to taxpayers and to the public in implementation of the BHSA. The responsibilities of this position are significant in that they involve the policies directly related to the oversight and accountability of the approximately annual $2 billion in BHSA funds distributed to the counties.

This position may require occasional travel and work during evenings and/or weekends.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Job Code #: JC-497848

Position #(s): 475-550-7500-001

Working Title: Chief Deputy Director for Administration and Performance Management

Classification: C. E. A. - $13,472.00 - $15,297.00 C

# of Positions: 1

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management

Industries

Government Administration