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Alameda County Behavioral Health Department is recruiting for a *provisional:
ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
$154,024.00-$187,220.80 Annually
Plus, an excellent benefits package!
This is a *provisional position
*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.
ABOUT US
As part of Alameda County Health, the Behavioral Health Department supports people with Medi-Cal and without insurance living with serious mental illness and substance use conditions along their path toward wellness, recovery, and resiliency. We provide services through a network of contracted mental health and substance use providers and administer the State’s resources and training for behavioral health providers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals. We advocate for our patients and families and create space for personal engagement in their care.
We are outpatient specialists for mental health services for older adults and youth, substance use providers and treatment program specialists, advocates for quality improvement and patients’ rights, and psychiatric and integrated health care providers.
For more information about the Behavioral Health Department, please visit .
The POSITION
Under administrative direction, directs, plans, organizes and oversees the implementation of the County’s alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment system of care; provides direction to the County operations and services that monitor and support the system; and performs other related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
This is a single position class that reports to the Deputy Director, Behavioral Health Care Services. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating the administrative, fiscal, and programmatic operations of all services and activities as it relates to AOD.
ESSENTIAL 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.
1. Plans, coordinates, directs, and implements intervention, treatment, and recovery programs for a comprehensive County-wide alcohol and drug program delivery system; recommends the provision of services and activities, resource development and funding priorities, establish facilities and contracting, in accomplishing objectives of the County Alcohol and Drug treatment programs through subordinate staff, supervisory and administrative staff.
2. Implements multiple federal, state, and local public and private program funds and funding sources, and grants; determines financial implications of legislative/regulatory changes and provides analysis.
3. Monitors and interprets changes in laws and regulations related to the Department of Health Care Services as it relates to AOD.
4. Negotiates, administers, evaluates, and monitors contracts with community-based provider organizations.
5. Makes presentations to community groups and responds to requests from the media on alcohol and drug treatment program matters; participates in and represents the County in related meetings.
6. Recruits, supervises, trains, directs, and evaluates staff; may recommend discipline if necessary.
7. Participates as an active member of the Behavioral Health Department’s Operational Leadership Team.
8. Collaborates with County agencies/departments to develop and implement integrated administrative services where appropriate.
9. Directs development of reports and studies including responses to inquiries from funding/regulatory agencies, internal performance audits, Board of Supervisors, County Administrator, and/or Director of Health Care Services.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
(For a detailed listing of the essential responsibilities and core competency requirements for this position, please click above.)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE :
The equivalent of four years of management experience in the delivery of alcohol, drug and mental health program services, which included program planning, grant and contact administration, budgeting and supervision.
AND
EDUCATION :
Possession of master's degree from an accredited university in Public Administration, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, or related behavioral science.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION :
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
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 and application ” to fill out an application template. Once theapplication is completed, candidates can click on the “ Review ” tab to “ Print My Application ” or “ SAVE as PDF ”.
Alameda County HCSA 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:
For your Health & Well-Being
For your Financial Future
For your Work/Life Balance
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change
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