Program Manager Behavioral Health

JOB

Under the direction of the HHS Deputy Director of Behavioral Health, provide planning, administration, management oversight and supervision of education and training services as outlined in the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) also known as Proposition 1. This position is also responsible for ensuring compliance of all Behavioral Health programs, including specialty mental health and substance use disorder programming. This role supports the delivery of equitable and culturally responsive behavioral health services to individuals and communities across diverse backgroundsDISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This classification is distinguished by its comprehensive oversight of Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) programs, with a specialized focus on education, training, and compliance across a broad continuum of behavioral health services. The Program Manager operates with a high degree of autonomy under the direction of the HHS Deputy Director of Behavioral Health, serving as a key liaison between internal teams, contracted providers, and community stakeholders. The role requires advanced knowledge of culturally responsive practices, regulatory frameworks, and program evaluation methods, and is pivotal in ensuring that services are equitable, effective, and aligned with both state and federal mandates. Unlike other classifications, this position integrates strategic planning with direct supervision and fiscal coordination, making it central to the successful implementation and sustainability of behavioral health initiatives.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the duties listed and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address temporary or permanent changes in business needs and/or practices.Responsible for BHSA administrative functions, including stakeholder and community engagement, plan development, evaluation, and reporting requirements for the training, education and services provided through BHSA and Mental Health Block Grant (MHBG) programs. Provides management oversight to Progress House and Wellness Centers, ensuring that assigned staff is provided training consistent with program-specific regulatory requirements and that client services are conducted consistent with federal and state regulations.Directs, coordinates, and monitors the development of designated programs' work plans, priorities, and evaluation criteria; assigns work activities, projects, and teams; monitors and evaluates work in progress and at completion to ensure compliance with program and project criteria.Organizes and facilitates Behavioral Health Advisory Board meetings.Ensures local BHSA funding provides a comprehensive approach to the development of community based mental health services and addresses a broad continuum of community behavioral health services and supports, early intervention and crisis response, housing services, and full services partnerships that will effectively support all the continuum of community mental health services. Responsible for coordinating service delivery, providing supervision and guidance to assigned staff, as well as ensuring contract oversight and compliance by contracted providers. Works with and assists fiscal staff in planning, budgeting, and accounting of the ongoing fiscal operations of the residential care facility and wellness centers; works with fiscal staff on BHSA annual and multi-year budgets.Implements regulatory compliance programming for the Behavioral Health division and covers all direct and contractual service providers.In coordination with the Program Integrity and Quality Assurance (PIQA) program, examines issues, implements solutions and supports investigation of consumer complaints and regulatory compliance issues. Provides support to the Behavioral Health Division in developing and implementing corrective actions where appropriate; assists with development of strategies to address service delivery issues; manages information storage and retrieval; performs risk assessments, and coordinates with PIQA to monitor internal and contracted service providers to ensure regulatory compliance. Provides support in the development, implementation and/or updating of all Compliance related policies and procedures, and manuals. Performs related duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

APPLICATION: It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Beginning with your present or most recent job, show a complete record of your employment. Describe in detail any aspects of your experience or activities that are particularly appropriate for the position for which you are applying. You may not submit resume in lieu of completing the Employment Record fields. We will evaluate your qualifications based solely on the information entered into the Employment Record form.It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements like "See/Refer to resume" or "See attached". IMPORTANT: If requesting Veteran's preference, you must attach a copy of your DD214 with your application SELECTION: Selection procedures will be determined by the number and qualifications of applicants and may include a qualification screening, written examination, and oral interview. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH QUALIFYING DISABILITIES: Inyo County will make reasonable efforts in the examination process on a case-by-case basis to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you have special needs, please contact prior to the examination process. CITIZENSHIP/IMMIGRATION STATUS: Inyo County hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-citizens in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. WORK LOCATION: The County of Inyo has work sites located throughout the Owens Valley (Independence, Bishop, Lone Pine, Big Pine, and Olancha) and the Death Valley area (Death Valley, Tecopa, and Shoshone). All Inyo County positions are considered Countywide. Positions are assigned to a work site based upon the needs of the County. Positions may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another work site as deemed necessary by the Department Head and/or County Administration.