Dual-Role: Behavioral Health Director & Public Guardian

County of Ventura; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 197,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pension Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Professional membership paid by County

Job summary

County of Ventura seeks a visionary leader to serve as Director of Behavioral Health & Public Guardian. This dual-mandate role combines oversight of a large service system with legal authority over vulnerable residents, reporting to the Health Care Agency Director and County executives.

The ideal candidate will guide transformative changes in behavioral health, manage a complex funding structure, and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver data-driven, client-centered care in Ventura County.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in hospital, public health, or public administration is required.
• Three years of health care administrative experience required, with two years in behavioral health.
• Ability to manage multi-source funding and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Ventura County Behavioral Health and Public Guardian duties.
• Oversee Adult, Youth and Family, and Substance Use Services divisions.
• Engage with the Board of Supervisors and external partners to shape strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Public health expertise

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's degree in hospital/public health/public administration

Job description

County of Ventura seeks a visionary leader to serve as Director of Behavioral Health & Public Guardian. This dual-mandate role combines oversight of a large service system with legal authority over vulnerable residents, reporting to the Health Care Agency Director and County executives.

The ideal candidate will guide transformative changes in behavioral health, manage a complex funding structure, and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver data-driven, client-centered care in Ventura County.