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The Riverside University Health System's - Behavioral Health Department is seeking to fill a Mental Health Services Administrator position. The selected candidate will oversee the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) planning and approval process, as well as facilitate the community stakeholder engagement process.This role involves continuous, year-round monitoring and planning.The ideal applicant will have a strong understanding of Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) and BHSA regulations and policies, along with a background in behavioral health. Schedule: 9/80 alternative work schedule, with available shifts of 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.or 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Meet the Team! Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services in Riverside County.With a dedicated team of professionals, including psychiatrists, clinicians, peer specialists, and paraprofessionals, RUHS-BH serves over 45,000 individuals annually. We are committed to delivering culturally competent, evidence-based care across all ages.Our programs, including Mental Health Services, Substance Use Services, and the Public Guardian's Office, address the diverse needs of our community. At RUHS Behavioral Health, you'll join a compassionate, innovative team where your skills make a real difference.We offer opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact. If you're passionate about advancing your career while improving mental health in Riverside County, RUHS Behavioral Health is the place for you! For more information, please visit Plans, organizes, and manages the delivery of services for a large, regional or county-wide mental health program for adults and children or a comprehensive, multiple-component, Mental Health Program with county-wide responsibilities. • Provides program guidance to multi-disciplined, mental health staff; plans, organizes, assigns, directs and evaluates the work of subordinate supervisory staff; reviews and evaluates staffing patterns, coordinates interviewing, personnel selection and development, and implements disciplinary action, when required. • Assesses the needs of the communities served to determine program and service priorities; coordinates with the Deputy Director of Mental Health Services and the regional Board of Supervisor's staff to address Mental Health issues identified by County Supervisors; evaluates the effectiveness of existing programs, and within agency guidelines recommends and/or implements new or modified programs; reviews policies, procedures and methods used for effectiveness and consistency with service goals. • Continually evaluates and assesses operations relative to effective utilization of resources and achievement of goals and implements changes as necessary; may review and evaluate treatment standards, and therapeutic techniques of clinic staff to ensure patients are receiving correct and adequate diagnosis and treatment. • Keeps abreast of all local, State, Federal, and other regulatory agency laws, rules, regulations, and policies and procedures applicable to assigned programs to ensure compliance; may review and recommend revisions to existing or develop new program policies, procedures, and methods used for effectiveness and consistency with service goals. • Meets with the Deputy Director, Mental Health Services or higher, to identify staffing, equipment, material and supply needs; prepares budget estimates and justifications for assigned programs and maintains cost controls to assure compliance with budget provisions. • May develop, administer, and monitor contractual agreements with private and public mental health service providers; may monitor program to ensure compliance with contact provisions; may recommend procedural and operational changes to maximize service delivery; may recommend remedial action to correct any noted deficiencies to ensure continuation of contracts. • Acts as liaison and represents Riverside County Mental Health in relationships with service providers, county departments, state or other funding sources and community and business organizations; participates in a variety of internal and external meetings, committees and coalitions; interacts with various planning councils and boards; answers questions and provides training and technical assistance as required; participates in management meetings to assist in the development of department-wide policies. • Directs and ensures the maintenance of records, preparation of reports, and the clerical and housekeeping functions necessary for program operations; prepares correspondence and reports as required.OPTION I Education: Possession of a Doctorate degree in clinical psychology from an accredited college or university. OR OPTION II Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in social work, nursing, psychology, mental health or health care administration, public or business administration or a closely related field.(A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required Master's degree on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full time experience.) AND Experience (both options): Three years of supervisory or administrative experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting which included responsibility for program management and evaluation and budget preparation and fiscal control. Knowledge of: The principles of public administration and personnel management as they apply to the operation of community mental health programs; the principles and techniques of budgetary analysis, preparation and control; the range of treatment services provided by comprehensive community mental health programs; the clinical principles of mental health treatment; public and private resources available to provide mental health services; the principles of community organization; the characteristics and social aspects of mental and emotional disturbances and their effect on the individual in the community; the principles, procedures, and techniques used in mental health program planning and evaluation; current trends in the field of mental health and the laws, rules, regulations and policies which affect the operation of a community mental health program; the administrative organization of and the services and operations normally provided by County government; contract development, negotiations, and administration including evaluation methods to ensure contract compliance. Ability to: Manage a comprehensive mental health program; develop effective channels of communication to foster the confidence and cooperation of a variety of community groups; organize County and community resources and contract providers to service and community and achieve program goals; determine the need and priority of mental health services in the community; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; analyze service delivery and administrative problems, generate and evaluate alternatives, reach practical conclusions, formulate recommendations and institute effective solutions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private agencies, community organizations, public officials, other staff members and individuals; prepare clear and concise reports; understand and interpret the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to community mental health programs and the detailed provisions of contractual agreement.For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the recruiter, Veronica Zuno, at