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Behavioral Health Clinical Manager
Location: 2500 Fairmont, San Leandro, CA 94578, United States
Job Posted Date: May 1, 2024
Full-time Positions
Population: Population & Social Sciences
PLEASE READ THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY. An Alameda County Job Application and Supplemental Questionnaire are required in order to be considered for ALL County recruitments.
Alameda County Behavioral Health Department’s Guidance Clinic is recruiting for a provisional* Behavioral Health Clinical Manager.
We are seeking a passionate and committed leader to support the Guidance Clinic team.
$109,678.40 - $133,286.40 Annually
This is a provisional recruitment.
*Provisional Appointments: For a provisional appointment, a civil service exam is not required. However, incumbents remain at-will until successfully competing in the civil service examination process.
THE GUIDANCE CLINIC
The Alameda County Behavioral Health Department’s (ACBHD) Guidance Clinic (GC) is situated within ACBHD’s Forensic, Diversion and Re-Entry System of Care, and is the behavioral health provider at the Juvenile Justice Center. The GC provides an array of behavioral health services for detained youth and young adults. The GC works in the Transition Center to provide re-entry support, discharge planning and case management. Our focus is linking high-end mental health youth to mental health providers in the community and other resources. When appropriate and feasible, the GC provides family engagement/support, family therapy and family case management.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are seeking an experienced professional who can manage the complexity of the role as well as manage relationships across agencies. The ideal candidate is a deep listener who integrates multiple perspectives thoughtfully and has a keen interest in working with justice-involved youth and collaborating with law enforcement partners. As a strong leader, you will have skills in delegation, coaching, problem-solving, and meeting facilitation.
THE POSITION
The Behavioral Health Clinical Manager (BHC Manager) oversees the Guidance Clinic’s clinical operations and reports to the Director of Juvenile Justice Health Services. The BHC Manager currently supervises six clinicians, one mental health specialist, and one administrative clerical lead.
This position requires the BHC Manager to be onsite Monday - Friday.
Alameda County Health Care Services Agency is enriched with a diverse workforce. We believe the best way to deliver optimal programs and services to our communities is to hire and promote talents that are representative of the communities we serve. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
BENEFITS
In addition to a competitive salary, employees also enjoy an attractive benefits package with the following elements:
- Medical and Dental HMO & PPO Plans
- Vision or Vision Reimbursement
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness and Legal Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
- Annual Cost of Living Adjustments as determined by bargaining units
- May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- May be eligible for up to $1,200 in annual County allowance
For your Work/Life Balance
- 12 paid holidays
- 4 Floating holidays and 7 Management Paid Leave days
- Vacation and sick leave accrual
- Vacation purchase program
- Catastrophic Sick Leave
- Employee Mortgage Loan Program
- Group Auto/Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Child Care Resources
*Benefit rates are dependent upon the management employee's represented or unrepresented classification.
EDUCATION: Possession of a master's degree from an accredited school in social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, counseling, nursing or related field. -AND-
EXPERIENCE: Equivalent of three (3) years of post-license experience as a behavioral health/mental health clinician providing clinical and/or case management services, of which one (1) year must have been in a supervisory capacity equivalent to that of a Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor in Alameda County. -AND-
LICENSE: Possession of a valid clinical license from one (1) of the applicable licensing authority: California Board of Behavioral Sciences, California Board of Psychology, or California Board of Nursing. Some positions in this class require a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Applicants must possess such license prior to appointment to such positions.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE: Experience working with youth/adolescents and/or in a correctional environment is preferred but not required.
How to Apply: An Alameda County application is required to be considered for this position. Please submit a County of Alameda Job Application, resume and cover letter to:
The application template is available online on Alameda County’s Online Employment Center.
NEW USERS must register by clicking on “New User”. Once the application is completed, please click on the “Review” tab to “Print My Application” or “SAVE as PDF”.
Alameda County's Health Services Program is administered by the Health Care Services Agency and includes the following program areas: Behavioral Health Care, Public Health, Environmental Health, and Agency Administration/Indigent Health. The ultimate mission of Health Care Services Agency is to achieve health equity by working in partnership to provide high-quality services, foster safe and healthy communities, and promote fair and inclusive opportunities for all residents.
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