What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Assistant Director position at County of Tehama?
Description
Tehama County Health Services Agency is committed to a healthy community. We provide integrated services to Tehama County residents through education, prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment, and follow up. Our staff are valued for their contributions to client care, whether they work in direct services or are in key support roles. We collaborate, communicate, and support each other so we can focus on what's most important, the overall health of our clients.
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About the Position:Under the administrative direction of the Mental Health Director, supervises the Mental Health Division of the Health Services Agency. Serves as the Division Director during the Mental Health Director’s absence. Coordinates public relations efforts; develops funding resources and manages the division budget. Performs related administrative and professional work as required.
Examples of Duties
- Manages and directs the daily activities of the Division through appropriate delegation, managerial support, and work supervision.
- Assesses County mental health service needs; plans, implements and supervises mental health services and programs to meet such needs; in cooperation with other division directors coordinates integrated services among all divisions.
- Monitors operations and procedures; evaluates division and program issues, and recommends and implements solutions.
- Assists in establishing agency goals, policies and procedures in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations; evaluates new laws and their potential impact on the County.
- Supervises, advises, consults with and evaluates the work of Mental Health Division supervisory personnel and contract employees to ensure effective division operations and quality client services and care.
Click here to view the full job description.Education, Experience & Licenses
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- Equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade and graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Master’s degree in social work or related field.
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a mental health setting including three (3) years of supervisory experience.
- Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Requires a valid California driver’s license.
- Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist or a Licensed Clinical Psychologist;
- Must complete periodic continuing education coursework as required to maintain active licensure.
- Must possess, or be willing to obtain, a national provider identifier (NPI).
Recruitment Information
The department is recruiting to fill one (1) vacancy
In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Mental Health Assistant Director, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.In compliance with current regulations in the state of California, this position does not require employees to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination, although it is highly recommended.Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.For questions about this recruitment, please contact:
Osmara Herrera
530-528-3284 I Osmara.Herrera@tchsa.netAll offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.
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