Deputy Director, Behavioral Health Strategy & Operations

City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 243,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of San Francisco’s Department of Public Health seeks a Deputy Director for Behavioral Health Services to shape strategy, policy, and operations. This executive leads budgeting, program implementation, grants management, and cross-agency coordination to advance equity and access to care.

The role collaborates with the BHS Director and other leaders, aligning resources, reporting, and performance to deliver improved outcomes for San Franciscans.

Qualifications

• Education: baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four years of managerial experience overseeing operations in health care or public health.
• Experience with strategic budgeting, contracting, grants, and resource planning.
• Experience presenting to governing bodies, elected officials, government agencies, and community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Advance Strategy and Priorities—turn priorities into plans with clear accountability and measurable outcomes.
• Align Divisional Resources and Operations—coordinate staffing, facilities, contracts, funding, and resources with priorities and timelines.
• Lead Strategic Budgeting and Funding—oversee budgeting and administration of restricted funding and grants.
• Coordinate BHS Communications and Partnerships—support external affairs and engagement with officials, agencies, communities.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategy execution

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Job description

City and County of San Francisco’s Department of Public Health seeks a Deputy Director for Behavioral Health Services to shape strategy, policy, and operations. This executive leads budgeting, program implementation, grants management, and cross-agency coordination to advance equity and access to care.

The role collaborates with the BHS Director and other leaders, aligning resources, reporting, and performance to deliver improved outcomes for San Franciscans.