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Alameda County, Health Care for Homeless Department, is recruiting for a
*provisional-project appointment: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICAL MANAGER

Join our dynamic, compassionate and motivated team!

Behavioral Health Clinical Manager
$109,678.40-$133,286.40

Plus, an excellent benefits package!

This is a *provisional-project appointment.

*Provisional Appointments: For a provisional appointment, a civil service exam is not required. However, to obtain a regular position, the appointee will need to compete successfully in a County Exam when open.

Project Positions: are generally for a specific, limited duration. Projects can last for five years but may be shorter depending on the project. Newly hired incumbents in project positions do not qualify for retirement.

ABOUT US

Alameda County, Housing and Homelessness Services Department, serves to implement expanded services and supports and lead the development of a strategic framework to address and work to end homelessness in Alameda County. The department is working to build a robust, integrated, and coordinated system of homelessness and housing services, and to improve efficiency and coordination within ACH and with external partners with community resources in our common struggle to improve health and end inequality and homelessness.

Learn more about us here:

THE POSITION
Under the general supervision of the Housing Services Director in Housing and Health Services this position is responsible for implementation of care coordination and service delivery process, utilizing new Behavioral Health Bridge Housing (BHBH) funds. Management also includes oversight of program staff, BHBH operations and services and portfolio management.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
A major role for the Behavioral Health Clinical Manager includes planning, development, evaluation, reporting and outcome monitoring. Serves as the County liaison with other governmental staff, executive service providers and funders. Ensure compliance with program regulations and procedures, provide consultative support to community-based organization providers, participate in strategic planning and task force activities related to the BHBH program implementation. Monitor program budgets and work plans to ensure financial sustainability and adherence to goals.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

Manages and oversees, through subordinate supervisory and professional staff, the administration of behavioral health care clinic/program operations.

Develops operational and clinical policies, procedures, guidelines, goals and objectives.

Manages and evaluates administrative, operational, programmatic and financial functions; and ensures the most effective use of staff, financial and other resources to provide for the most effective delivery of services.

Evaluates program alternatives, funding allocations/sources, service delivery alternatives and other elements for possible program inclusion; directs needs assessment and pilot projects and submits documentation and recommendations.

Plans, supervises or directs, reviews and evaluates the work of supervisory, professional, technical and support staff; selects staff and provides for their training and professional development; implements discipline as required.

Provides administrative supervision of physicians; collaborates with lead physicians on physician/clinical matters.

Participates in departmental, agency and county-wide strategic planning and task force activities.

Participates in meetings to integrate design and functioning of unit with other components of the Behavioral Health Care Service and with the design and needs of the larger system as a whole. Also participates in County Mental Health Plan development in coordination with the Behavioral Health Care Services Administration.

Acts as liaison to administration components of other departments and contract agencies; coordinates the activities of programs with other public and private agencies; and meets with citizens' groups regarding planning of inter-agency policies and agreements.

Ensures compliance with related federal, state and local regulations, as well as departmental and county policies and procedures.

Conducts staff meetings and conferences to discuss diagnosis and treatment plans; ensures compliance with quality assurance policies and protocols.

Prepares a variety of correspondence, narrative and statistical reports, program documentation, policies, procedures, and other written materials.

Operates a variety of modern office equipment including a computer; may be required to drive a county or personal vehicle to make site visits and attend meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:
The 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

Education:
Possession of a master's degree from an accredited school in social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, counseling, nursing or related field.

License/Certification:
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.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINCIAL MANAGER
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HOW TO APPLY

Deadline: TBD

Please submit a County of Alameda Job Application, resume and cover letter to:

Tyler Clark, HCSAJOBAPPS@ACGOV.ORG

The application template is available online on Alameda County’s Online Employment Center @


NEW USERS can click on “Fill out an application” to fill out an application template. Once the application is completed, candidates can click on the “Review” tab to “Print My Application” or download and “SAVE as PDF”. AN ALAMEDA COUNTY JOB APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO HCSAJOBAPPS@ACGOV.ORG TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

Alameda County Health 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: (link removed)

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being
Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future
Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance
12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Employee Mortgage Loan Program
Group Auto/Home Insurance
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
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