HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BRANCH DIRECTOR - ACUTE SERVICES bei Sutter County Human Resources, CA

About the Department

Under general direction , the Branch Director plans, organizes, coordinates and manages the delivery of health and human services for a branch in the integrated Health and Human Services Department within regulatory and fiscal constraints; assists in policy and procedure development and implementation; serves as a member of the department's executive leadership team; may act as the Alcohol and Drug Program Administrator, Mental Health Director, Public Health Director, or Welfare Director with the State of California. While this position has the qualifications and may be designated to serve in roles such as Mental Health Director or other director-level positions as outlined, it does not currently hold these titles.

This class has responsibility for branch operations within the Health and Human Services Department, such as public health, adult services, children's services, acute psychiatric services, and employment and eligibility. The current vacancy is for the Acute Psychiatric Services branch. This position does not involve responsibility for medical protocols that fall under the scope of a licensed M.D. Such protocols are overseen by the County Health Officer or the Behavioral Health Medical Director, both of whom are licensed physicians. Work is performed within a broad framework of established policies.  Work requires creative ability, resourcefulness and discriminating judgment in the analysis and solution of complex problems, and the ability to make technical decisions on specialized matters.  Work is reviewed in terms of fulfillment of goals, program effectiveness and soundness of judgment. 

This position oversees the Acute Psychiatric Services branch, which includes responsibility for managing a 16-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital and 24/7 Psychiatric Emergency Services. The ideal candidate will bring significant behavioral health experience, with a strong preference for those with backgrounds in inpatient and crisis services.

The role supervises a team of approximately 85 staff, including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and crisis counselors, and plays a key role in managing contracts with behavioral health providers across the State. Strong leadership, operational oversight, and collaboration skills are essential to ensure high quality, client-centered care.

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Position Duties

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other related duties may be required and assigned.

1.      Plans, organizes and directs operations of public health, adult services, children’s services, acute psychiatric services, employment and eligibility services, or other health and human services programs. The current vacancy is for the Acute Psychiatric Services branch
2.     Develops new programs and expands existing programs to meet community needs and state mandates, in coordination with management staff.
3.     Coordinates and integrates program components into a cohesive and effective service delivery system.
4.     Develops and implements policies and procedures in compliance with all applicable laws and guidelines.
5.     Ensures appropriate expenditure of public funds through the efficient operation of programs.
6.     Assists in establishing branch budget and monitors expenditures.
7.     Negotiates and monitors various contracted services.
8.    Monitors utilization data, work production, and other information related to service delivery; directs operational changes to increase effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
9.    Monitors the quality assurance and utilization review process.
10.   May perform studies, special projects or other managerial or administrative functions as assigned.
11.   Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, to include assigning work, handling employee concerns and problems, counseling, disciplining and completing employee performance appraisals.
12.  Maintains liaison with representatives of state and regional health and service providers, interested community and other county departments.
13.  Promotes public education on health issues; ensures dissemination of information regarding health services and branch operations, as well as information published by other agencies or organizations to promote general knowledge of services; makes public presentations upon request.
14.  Prepares comprehensive reports related to program operations and activities.

EXAMPLES OF MARGINAL DUTIES:
1.     Responds to complaints and requests for information or assistance.
2.    Acts as a representative of the county and the department on committees, at meetings or as otherwise assigned.
3.    Attends meetings and conferences.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of program design, planning and evaluation; federal, state and local laws and regulations governing program operations; principles and practices of management necessary to administer and direct programs; professional program and service delivery standards; methods and techniques of professional networking and interagency liaison; program integration methods of determining and communicating community needs; public information and public speaking techniques; clinical concepts; public relations, and county programs and services; budgeting principles and practices; principles and practices of supervision and employee development; and basic computer applications and techniques.
Ability to:
Plan, organize and direct comprehensive and integrated health and human services delivery systems within professional standards, legal requirements and financial constraints; understand, interpret and explain laws, regulations and policies governing program operations; research regulations, procedures and/or technical reference materials; coordinate and integrate various program components into a cohesive and effective service delivery system; formulate, promote and implement a variety of health programs; understand program objectives in relation to departmental goals and procedures; develop goals and objectives; evaluate program effectiveness; collect and analyze data to establish/identify needs; determine the appropriate course of action in emergency or stressful situations; make decisions and exercise independent judgment; supervise the work of others; instruct, persuade, negotiate and motivate individuals with diverse backgrounds and interests; establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with individuals at all organizational levels; conduct liaison and community relations activities; communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 

Education and Experience:
A Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, Social Science, Human Services, Health Administration, Public Health Administration, or closely related field. Four years of progressively responsible management and supervisory experience in a health and human services agency which included program planning and evaluation, budget management, personnel management and performance evaluation, and policy development. Master's Degree in related field preferred. 

Other Qualifications

Essential Duties require the following physical skills and work requirements:

 Requires the ability to exert a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to light work involving prolonged sitting, walking or moving from one area of the office to another, and standing for periods of time.  Requires the ability to maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of exercising sound judgment and rational thinking under varied circumstances.

 Other Requirements:  The Mental Health Director is required to possess one of the following:                                                                                                                                

• A medical degree and California license in psychiatry with two years of training in psychiatry, one year of which is administrative.
• Master's Degree in social work and a Clinical Social Worker license, and five years related experience, two of which are administrative.
• Ph.D. in clinical psychology with a California Clinical Psychologist license.
• Marriage and Family Therapy  license and a master's degree in behavioral sciences and five years behavioral health experience, two of which are administrative.
• Masters degree in psychiatric or public health nursing and license as a Registered Nurse in California and five years behavioral health experience two of which are administrative.
• Masters degree in hospital administration, public health administration or public administration and at least three years experience, two of which have been in behavioral health.

Disaster Service Workers: 
All Sutter County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and/or County.

License or Certificate:
This classification may require a valid California driver’s license. 

Recruitment Process: The recruitment process for this position includes completing an application and participating in oral interview(s).  Please notify the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date for this position if you believe you have a disability, which would make it difficult to participate in any portion of the recruitment process and would require reasonable accommodation. Sutter County reserves the right to require medical documentation concerning the need for accommodation. Offers of employment are contingent upon investigation of employment history, references, drug testing, medical review/exam and fingerprinting in addition to other appropriate requirements of the position.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill any future opening(s), including Part-Time and Extra Help, in this class for up to six months.

NOTE: Sutter County utilizes E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States. 

The County of Sutter is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Sutter County encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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