Clinical Division Chief

JOBThe current vacancy is in the Behavioral Health and Social Services Branch of the Health and Human Services Agency. Oral exam is tentatively scheduled for October 2024. Skills or experiences listed under the ideal candidate statement may also be used to screen applications. See the “Special Requirement” section regarding possession of a valid driver’s license. Responses to supplemental questions required. Final filing date: October 03, 2024 at 9:00 AM.SALARY INFORMATION : $8,200 – $10,467 approximate monthly / $47.31 – $60.39 approximate hourly. Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases.ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY : Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT : The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) partners with communities to protect and improve the health and well-being of Shasta County residents. Established in 2006, the HHSA is organized into four branches: Behavioral Health & Social Services, Public Health, Economic Mobility, with centralized Administration Services. The HHSA promotes optimal health for all.ABOUT THE POSITION : Under general direction, to plan, organize, and direct the activities of one or more major Mental Health Department divisions or the Division of Alcohol and Drug Programs, including treatment, financial compliance, and training responsibilities, and to perform related duties as required.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : A position in this classification is responsible to the Director of Mental Health Services and the Deputy Director of Mental Health for the management and clinical supervision of a major Mental Health division, such as: Youth System of Care, Adult System of Care, Access/Crisis Services, Quality Assurance and Compliance, or Training and Continuing Education.IDEAL CANDIDATE : The ideal candidate will have five (5) years’ experience managing programs in a public or private mental health/substance abuse/social service program providing supervision of unlicensed and licensed staff, as well as performing administrative functions. The ideal candidate has excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Equally important is experience working with children, families, and adults who are suffering from severe and persistent mental health problems and who may also have a substance use disorder.EXAMPLE OF DUTIES : Plans, assigns, directs, supervises, and coordinates the work of multidisciplinary staff providing mental health or substance abuse treatment, training, financial compliance, and/or quality assurance review; makes or reviews decisions on difficult patient assessment, casework, or other management issues; provides guidance to subordinates on departmental philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; evaluates performance of personnel and recommends appropriate course of action; interviews, selects, and recommends on the hiring of new staff members.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION : Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 9:00 a.m., on October 03, 2024. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter.” Incomplete applications will not be processed. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments.Shasta County is an equal opportunity employer.

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