Director of Behavioral Health Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/jobs/newprint/4923319) Apply  Director of Behavioral Health Salary $161,657.60 - $196,497.60 Annually Location Placerville, CA Job Type Full Time Job Number 2504-1251 Department Health and Human Services Agency Division Behavioral Health Opening Date 04/29/2025 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions Description The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for the Director of Behavioral Health, located in Placerville, CA CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RECRUITMENT BROCHURE (https://heyzine.com/flip-book/a877edc917.html) El Dorado County is one of the most beautiful counties in the state of California. You can avoid the valley commute and fog and take in the natural beauty. Check out our video to learn more! The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs! For your Health and Well-Being: + Medical + Dental + Vision + Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Basic Life Insurance + Long Term Disability (LTD) + County sponsored Wellness program + Discounts on gym memberships For your Financial Future: + CalPERS Retirement + Deferred Compensation (457) Plans + Optional Life Insurance For your Work/Life Balance: + Paid Holidays + Floating Holidays + Vacation and sick leave accruals + Management, personal and bereavement leave Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned. Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement. To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here (https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/County-Government/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits) . Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law. 01 Describe your experience leading and managing behavioral health programs, including mental health and substance use treatment services. How have you ensured program effectiveness and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations? Describe your experience participating in governmental budget development, financial oversight, and identifying alternative funding sources (such as grants or state/federal allocations) for behavioral health programs. If you do not have this experience type N/A. 02 Staying informed about policy changes and regulatory updates is essential in a local government setting. How do you keep abreast of changes in behavioral health laws, funding requirements, and best practices? Can you provide an example of a time when you implemented a policy change in response to new regulations? How do you balance responsiveness to changing State and Federal regulations with local interests? If you do not have this experience type N/A. 03 As Director, you may oversee crisis intervention and emergency response efforts for individuals with acute behavioral health needs. Describe a time when you led or participated in a crisis response effort. How did you ensure a coordinated and effective approach? If you do not have this experience type N/A. 04 How do you assess the effectiveness of behavioral health programs and services? Provide an example of a performance improvement initiative you have led, including the key metrics used and the outcome achieved. If you do not have this experience type N/A. 05 As a senior leader, maintaining professional integrity and accountability is paramount. Describe a challenging ethical situation you encountered in a behavioral health leadership role. How did you navigate the situation while upholding ethical and professional standards? If you do not have this experience type N/A. 06 Working with elected officials, such as the County Auditor-Controller, Sheriff, and Board of Supervisors, requires strong communication, negotiation, and policy implementation skills. Describe your experience collaborating with elected department heads and governing bodies in a local government setting. How have you navigated differing priorities while ensuring the successful implementation of behavioral health initiatives? Provide a specific example of a time you worked with elected officials to address a critical issue. If you do not have this experience type N/A. 07 Please indicate which of the following minimum qualifications you possess for this position. To be considered, you must upload the required licensure and/or academic degree documentation + A physician and surgeon licensed in the State of California showing evidence of having completed the required course of graduate psychiatric education as defined in Section 623 to be supplemented by an additional period of two (2) years of training or practice limited to the field of psychiatry, one (1) year of which shall have been administrative experience + A psychologist who shall be licensed in the State of California and shall possess a doctorate degree in psychology from an institution of higher education. In addition, the psychologist shall have had at least three (3) years of acceptable clinical psychology experience, two (2) years of which shall be administrative experience + A clinical social worker who shall possess a master's degree in social work or higher and shall be a licensed clinical social worker under provisions of the California Business and Professions Code, and shall have had at least five (5) years mental health experience, two (2) years of which shall have been administrative experience + A marriage, family, and child counselor who shall have a master's degree in an approved behavioral science course of study, and who shall be a licensed marriage, family, and child counselor and have received specific instruction, or its equivalent, as required for licensure on January 1, 1981. In addition, the marriage, family, and child counselor shall have had at least five (5) years of mental health experience, two (2) years of which shall have been administrative experience. The term, specific instruction, contained in Sections 5751 and 5751.3 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, shall not be limited to school, college, or university classroom instruction, but may include equivalent demonstrated experience in assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, and counseling, and psychotherapeutic treatment of premarital, marriage, family, and child relationship dysfunctions + A nurse who shall possess a master's degree in psychiatric or public health nursing and shall be licensed as a registered nurse by the Board of Registered Nursing in the State of California, and shall have had a least five (5) years mental health experience, two (2) of which shall have been administrative experience. Additional post-baccalaureate experience in a mental health setting may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the educational requirements + An administrator who shall have a master's degree in hospital administration, public health administration, or public administration from an accredited college or university, and who shall have at least three (3) years of experience in hospital or health care administration, two (2) of which shall have been in the mental health field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education a year-for-year basis with the approval of the Department of Mental Health Required Question