Crisis Care Section Chief — 988 Program Lead

State of California; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California is seeking a Supervisor II to oversee the Crisis Care Section and direct staff and crisis care units. The role focuses on managing high-priority workloads for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline program and Medi-Cal Mobile Crisis Services, providing lifesaving behavioral health interventions across California.

The Section Chief acts as a subject matter expert, leads staff, analyzes data, develops alternatives, and advises administrators on Crisis Care services, with occasional

Qualifications

• Oversees the Crisis Care Section and directs the work of staff and units.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and administer the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline program and the Medi-Cal Mobile Crisis Services benefit.
• Provide leadership to a team, analyze complex issues, and advise administrators on Crisis Care services.
• Support daily operations, conduct personnel duties, and conduct trainings; travel up to 5% with overnight stay.

Job description

State of California is seeking a Supervisor II to oversee the Crisis Care Section and direct staff and crisis care units. The role focuses on managing high-priority workloads for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline program and Medi-Cal Mobile Crisis Services, providing lifesaving behavioral health interventions across California.

The Section Chief acts as a subject matter expert, leads staff, analyzes data, develops alternatives, and advises administrators on Crisis Care services, with occasional