MANAGER II

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 9,600 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

DEI program activities

Salary advancement program

Job summary

The Behavioral Health Expansion Branch Chief role at the State of California leads the BH Expansion Branch, directing staff, policy development, contracting, budgeting, and reporting for the BH Continuum Infrastructure Program. The position requires hybrid telework, travel up to 10%, and permanent full-time commitment in a dynamic public-health environment.

Under general direction, the Manager II oversees policy, contracting, and fiscal components, mentors staff, and represents the branch to

Qualifications

• Management experience at MANAGER II level or equivalent.
• Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary BH expansion team.
• Experience with grants, contracts, and fiscal monitoring.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to travel up to 10% and potentially overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day BH Expansion Branch staff and operations.
• Develop and implement BHCIP policy, contracts, and budgets.
• Coordinate with Governor's Office, Legislature, and agencies.
• Provide staff training, mentoring, and performance coaching.

Skills

Budget management

Team leadership

Policy development

Contract management

Staff training & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CalCareers system

Job description

Job Posting: Behavioral Health Expansion Branch (BHEB) Chief

Department of Health Care Services

JC-531844

Behavioral Health Expansion Branch (BHEB) Chief

Classification: MANAGER II

Salary: $9,572.00 - $10,867.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/5/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role.

Under the general direction of the Division Chief, the Manager II position is responsible for the day-to-day management of BH Expansion Branch (BHEB) staff comprised of Supervisor IIs, Supervisor Is, Health Program Specialists, and Analyst Is and IIs. The BHEB is responsible for developing, implementing, administering, monitoring, and reporting of the BH Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP). BHCIP provides competitive grants to qualified entities to construct, acquire and rehabilitate real estate assets or to invest in infrastructure, including mobile crisis services, to expand the community continuum of BH treatment resources. Responsibilities of the incumbent include: developing BHCIP policy, managing the contracting, fiscal, and monitoring components of BHCIP, completing budget change proposals, contract controlled correspondence, and maintaining expertise in BH services. The Manager II must possess extensive knowledge of various administrative and programmatic components of BHCIP in order to manage, train, mentor and coach staff, represent the Branch at meetings and with the public, and write, review and edit documents created within the Branch that provide procedures and programmatic, contract, and fiscal guidance and updates to various stakeholders, including the Governor's Office, State Legislature, Department of Finance, California Health and Human Services Agency, Counties, Cities, Tribal Entities and organizations, private and public non-profit organizations, for profit organizations, departmental program areas and executive management, contractors and subcontractors, and members of the public.

Travel required 10% of the time. Position may require overnight travel for up to 4 consecutive nights to meet training requirements.

This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming office, annually while in office, and upon leaving office.

Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact [e-mail], we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details.

Minimum Requirements

MANAGER II

Classification Details

Classification: MANAGER II

Salary: $9,572.00 - $10,867.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

DHCS’ purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all.

DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize workload, adapt to changes in workload, and shift focus when needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative, productive, and professional working relationships with departmental leadership, various government entities and stakeholders.
• Ability to work on confidential and sensitive assignments, and consistently exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, sound judgment in performing assigned tasks.
• Effective communication, business acumen, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).

Benefits

• Continuous and ongoing training
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

DHCS is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Liza Casey
[phone]
[e-mail]

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Telework and Salary Information

Telework: This position is currently eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change consistent with DHCS’ Telework Program and Government Code sections 14200 – 14203. Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required.

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated office and residence subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The DHCS office location for this position is: 1501 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 agreement.

Salary: Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction. Please reach out to the hiring unit contact listed on this job advertisement for details.

Additional Information

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

Paper applications must include a signature. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.

Applicants must state their basis of eligibility (List Eligibility, Lateral Transfer, Reinstatement, T&D, or Surplus/SROA), and the Job Control (JC) number and/or position number in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s), For Which You Are Applying" section on the STD. 678. Surplus/SROA candidates should submit a copy of their letter with your application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth, etc.) as well as any information regarding your LEAP eligibility and/or exam scores from your documents prior to submission.

All information on the Employment Application (STD 678) must be completed. Applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Resumes or other documents may not be substituted for the Employment Application (STD 678).

If applying electronically, please note that CalCareers no longer allows applicants to withdraw their applications. If you need assistance to withdraw your application, please contact the Recruitment Section at [e-mail]. For all other questions regarding your CalCareer account, please contact CalHR’s CalCareers Unit at [phone] or [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.