Senior Behavioral Health Systems Leader

County-of-Siskiyo; Yreka (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Siskiyou seeks a seasoned behavioral health leader to plan, organize, manage and supervise an assigned service area within the Behavioral Health Department. You will develop budgets, supervise staff, provide expert counseling services, and coordinate with community, regional, and state agencies to improve care delivery.

This exempt, for‑cause position requires a master’s or doctoral degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or nursing, plus licensed clinical experience and

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Doctorate in psychology, social work, counseling, or nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of licensed clinical experience at a level equivalent to Behavioral Health Clinician II, plus two years in management.
• License as Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, LMFT, LPC, RN, PA, or NP is required.
• Knowledge of behavioral health services, community resources, and applicable laws/regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, coordinates, implements, and supervises staff in an assigned service system in the Behavioral Health Department.
• Develops and monitors unit/program budgets; prepares performance evaluations and reports.
• Develops policies, contracts, and collaborations with partner agencies to improve service delivery.
• Represents the department in forums and coordinates with community, regional, and state agencies.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Counseling

Written communication

Education

Master's degree or Doctorate in psychology, social work, counseling, or nursing

Job description

The County of Siskiyou seeks a seasoned behavioral health leader to plan, organize, manage and supervise an assigned service area within the Behavioral Health Department. You will develop budgets, supervise staff, provide expert counseling services, and coordinate with community, regional, and state agencies to improve care delivery.

This exempt, for‑cause position requires a master’s or doctoral degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or nursing, plus licensed clinical experience and