Executive Director, Behavioral Health Systems

San Bernardino County; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County is seeking a Director of Behavioral Health to serve as the county's chief executive for behavioral health services. The role provides strategic leadership and oversight of a large, complex system delivering mental health and substance use services across the county, with up to seven direct reports and responsibility for the departmental budget.

The position reports to the Assistant Executive Officer - Health & Housing and focuses on advancing system transformation,

Qualifications

• Master's degree as specified in the qualifications.
• Five years of progressively responsible administrative/management experience in behavioral health/public health/human services.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for a large behavioral health system.
• Drive system transformation and improve service delivery across San Bernardino County.
• Manage multi-million dollar budgets and contracts and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Foster collaboration with departments and external partners to align with state policies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Education

Master's degree in healthcare/public administration

Job description

San Bernardino County is seeking a Director of Behavioral Health to serve as the county's chief executive for behavioral health services. The role provides strategic leadership and oversight of a large, complex system delivering mental health and substance use services across the county, with up to seven direct reports and responsibility for the departmental budget.

The position reports to the Assistant Executive Officer - Health & Housing and focuses on advancing system transformation,