Deputy Director - Adult Programs (20782611)

Tri-City Mental Health Authority; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-City Mental Health Authority seeks a Deputy Director – Adult Programs to provide senior-level leadership and oversight of adult behavioral health programs and services in California. The role includes directing multiple program areas and ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have doctoral or master’s-level credentials and significant administrative or managerial experience within behavioral health, including supervision of staff and coordination

Qualifications

• Option I: Doctorate in psychology with at least 2 years of clinical psychology experience, including 1 year in admin/management.
• Option II: Master’s in social work or marriage and family counseling with at least 3 years mental health experience, including 1 year admin/management.
• Licensure is required where applicable by California regulations for the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level leadership and oversight of adult behavioral health programs and services.
• Direct program operations through subordinate managers and supervisors, including staffing, budgets, policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Authority policies and collaborate with community partners.

Skills

Administrative experience

Supervisory experience

Policy & regulatory compliance

Education

Doctorate in psychology

Master's in social work or marriage & family therapy

Job description

THE POSITION

Tri-City Mental Health Authority (“Tri-City”) is actively recruiting for a Deputy Director – Adult Programs to provide senior-level leadership and oversight of adult behavioral health programs and services.

The Deputy Director – Adult Programs provides oversight of the following program areas:

• Adult Outpatient Services
• Full Service Partnership (FSP) Intensive Case Management (ICM) Adult Services
• Full Service Partnership (FSP) Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT)
• Full Service Partnership (FSP) Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Transitional Age Youth (TAY) and Adult Services

Under the direction of the Chief Program Officer (CPO), the Deputy Director plans, organizes, oversees, and coordinates assigned adult clinical and non-clinical behavioral health programs and services. The position provides senior-level administrative and programmatic oversight to support effective service delivery, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include directing program operations through subordinate managers and supervisors; overseeing staffing, budgets, policies, and procedures; monitoring program performance; and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Authority policies.

The incumbent also works collaboratively with Authority departments, public agencies, and community partners and provides operational and strategic support to the Chief Program Officer.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assumes senior-level leadership responsibility for the oversight, direction, and coordination of assigned clinical and/or non-clinical programs and services across Tri-City’s continuum of care, including BHSA-funded non-clinical programs and services. Assigned areas may include, but are not limited to, adult and youth outpatient services, full-service partnership programs, substance use disorder (SUD) services, field-based and crisis services, and the service components of supportive housing, outreach, engagement, prevention, workforce, and other community-based and supportive service programs.
  
• Provides strategic leadership in planning, organizing, and advancing a comprehensive system of care that leverages Tri-City resources and aligns with community needs, public behavioral health policy, and partnerships with public and private sector entities.
  
• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the Department; recommends, within Authority policy, appropriate budget, service, and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
  
• Assists with the preparation and administration of department and program budgets; forecasts additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures.
  
• Hires, selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates department personnel; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with department standards, including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends discipline and terminations; responds to staff questions and concerns.
  
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and reviews with the Chief Program Officer; directs the implementation of improvements.
  
• Manages the work activities and operations of multiple programs through subordinate managers and supervisors, by establishing performance levels, communicating goals and performance expectations, and monitoring and reviewing work to ensure conformance to established policies and procedures, and standards for quality and timeliness.
  
• Analyzes and prepares recommendations on proposed legislation; interprets and disseminates local, county, state, and federal policy and regulations pertaining to behavioral health services.
  
• Acts as liaison to other health care, community, private, and public agencies concerning community service and program needs, both at the state and local level.
  
• Participates in proposal/grant writing; prepares and approves various grants, reports, and documents regarding clinical services for the management team or Executive Director; and serves as program resource on grant-related matters.
  
• Directs the preparation of, and/or prepares, a diverse range of administrative and technical reports and business communications on program matters; assigns special management studies and administrative tasks to subordinate personnel on an as needed basis.
  
• Assists with the implementation of mandated and discretionary quality assurance monitoring procedures in conjunction with the Chief Compliance Officer and Best Practices unit and collaborates with other department leadership in completion of projects.
  
• Participates in and makes presentations to a wide variety of community groups, committees, boards, and commissions.
  
• Directs the maintenance of working and official departmental files.
  
• Ensures staff observe and comply with all Authority and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
  
• Performs related duties as required.

Job PDF: Deputy Director Job Description Revised 05202026.pdf

Additional Job PDF: TCMHA_Recruitment_DigitalFlipbook.pdf

Job Video Link URL: https://www.jointricity.com/

Ideal Candidate

QUALIFICATIONS:

As required by the California Code of Regulations and Tri-City Mental Health Authority position requirements, which includes:

• Option I: A doctorate degree in psychology and at least two years of clinical psychology experience, including one year of administrative or managerial experience.
• Option II: A master’s degree in social work, marriage and family counseling and at least three years mental health experience, including one year of administrative or managerial experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience directly supervising staff in a behavioral health, mental health, or related healthcare setting is strongly preferred.

Licensure/Registration/Certification:

Licensure is required where applicable based on the requirements of the position or program.

• Option I: A psychologist, licensed in California by the State Board of Medical Quality Assurance.
• Option II: A clinical social worker, licensed in California by the State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners; OR a marriage family therapist, licensed in California by the State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.