Director of Behavioral Health

The Job

The Director of Behavioral Health serves as the County's chief executive for behavioral health services, providing strategic leadership and oversight of a large, complex system delivering mental health and substance use services across San Bernardino County, including up to seven direct reports and the departmental budget. Reporting to the Assistant Executive Officer – Health & Housing, this role is responsible for advancing system transformation, strengthening service delivery, and ensuring alignment with evolving state policies and community needs. The Director plays a critical role in driving organizational change, improving outcomes, and fostering collaboration across departments and external partners.

The qualifications for this position include a Master's degree in healthcare, hospital or public administration, behavioral science, nursing, or other closely related field. Candidates must also have five (5) years of progressively responsible professional-level administrative/management experience with demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in the management of a large or complex behavioral health, public health, or human services organization, which included: interpreting/enforcing relevant laws, rules and regulations; responsibility for program planning and development; personnel administration and business operations; and budget/fiscal administration for multi-million dollar budgets and/or contracts. Qualifying experience must also include full-scope responsibility for managing multiple subordinate supervisors.

To apply, please visit WBCP.com by May 7, 2026. For questions, inquiries, or candidate recommendations, please contact Terri Maus-Nisich at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked. Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits for more information. Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information. Retirement benefits subject to change.