Senior Behavioral Health Program Lead

County of San Benito; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Benito seeks a seasoned Mental Health Director to plan, organize, and direct the activities of major behavioral health service programs. The role includes supervising multidisciplinary staff, evaluating services, and delivering direct clinical care with crisis on-call coverage.

The position requires leadership to ensure program quality, budget adherence, staff development, and collaboration with community partners to advance mental health services for adults, families, and children.

Qualifications

• Experience managing behavioral health programs or departments.
• Ability to supervise clinical and support staff and manage program operations.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, therapy modalities, and patient care in public health settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary staff delivering behavioral health services.
• Evaluate program activities and implement changes to meet goals and budgets.
• Provide direct clinical services, including crisis on-call coverage.
• Collaborate with external agencies and community resources to support clients.

Skills

Management

Supervision

Clinical psychology

Case management

Crisis intervention

Education

PhD or Master's in psychology or social work

Job description

County of San Benito seeks a seasoned Mental Health Director to plan, organize, and direct the activities of major behavioral health service programs. The role includes supervising multidisciplinary staff, evaluating services, and delivering direct clinical care with crisis on-call coverage.

The position requires leadership to ensure program quality, budget adherence, staff development, and collaboration with community partners to advance mental health services for adults, families, and children.