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: Education: A Master's degree in healthcare, hospital or public administration, behavioral science, nursing, or other closely related field. Experience: 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. Office: View phone number on click.appcast.io EEO/ADA