Deputy Director of Behavioral Health & Recovery Services

Overview

There is currently one (1) Deputy Director of Behavioral Health & Recovery Services position available in the Health Division of the Health and Human Services Agency. Only Online Applications will be Accepted.

Definition: The Deputy Director of the Health and Human Services Agency is an executive management level position that reports to the Director of Health Services; the Director of Human Services or the Director of Administrative Services. Incumbents are responsible for the overall administration of a branch or for delegated elements of overall departmental operations, finance or administration. Responsibilities include oversight of complex programs, meeting benchmarks and mandated targets/performance outcomes.

Incumbents provide organizational leadership through changing technologies, initiatives, and legislative mandates. This position is a key advisor to the Division Directors and acts for the Division Director within delegated authorities. A professional license and/or certification is desirable in some positions in this class. A strong commitment to public service is also desirable.

Deputy Director – Administration

Administration Branch - As part of the Agency reporting to the Division Director of Administrative Services, plans, implements and oversees budgets, contracts, and technical services across the Agency. The Administration Branch assumes responsibility for overall development, coordination and management of fiscal and management systems and forecasts, in consultation with services Divisions, the resources needed for effective service delivery to the community.

This Branch also assists the Division Director with public health emergency response policy and preparedness development, staff development and training, and oversees program integrity operations to monitor compliance across programs throughout the Agency.

The Branch includes programs and units such as:
Fiscal, Information Technology, Contract Management, Staff Development and Program Integrity.

Deputy Director - Adult and Aging

Adult and Aging Branch - As part of the Agency reporting to the Division Director of Human Services, the Adult and Aging Branch provides a variety of services to residents of Mariposa County with a focus on administering programs to serve and protect vulnerable and older adults.

The primary mission of this Branch is to promote the safety, well-being and stabilization of vulnerable adults, seniors and veterans.

The Branch includes programs and units such as:
Adult Protective Services, Senior Services, Veterans Services, In-Home Supportive Services, Energy Assistance Programs, Housing and Homeless Assistance and Homeless Shelter Operations.

Deputy Director - Behavioral Health and Recovery Services

Behavioral Health and Recovery Branch - As part of the Agency reporting to the Division Director of Health Services, provides mental health and substance use disorder services to adults and children throughout the County. Staff within this Branch work in multiple settings including, but not limited to County offices, client homes, emergency departments, the County jail, schools and non-profit agencies. The Branch holds multiple contracts with psychiatric inpatient units, residential treatment facilities, private providers, and non-profit agencies.

The primary mission of this Branch is to promote and improve the health and wellness of the residents of Mariposa County.

The Branch includes programs and units such as:
Crisis Response, Adult and Children’s Mental Health Services, Psychiatric Services, Wellness Center, Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Services, Drug Court and Behavioral Health Court, and Restoration of Competency.

Deputy Director - Public Assistance Branch

Public Assistance Branch – As part of the Agency reporting to the Division Director of Human Services, plans, implements and oversees a spectrum of programs and services designed to move people from public assistance to independence. Through County-wide outreach and community engagement, this Branch administers a variety of programs for residents both with and without minor children.

The Branch’s primary…