Deputy Director

Behavioral Health Department Director

Under direction of the Executive Director, plan, organize, direct, manage, and supervise Behavioral Health Department programs; direct and supervise staff providing mental health and drug and alcohol services; represent Department activities, programs and services with community organizations and other government agencies; oversee clinical, financial and administrative aspects of Department operations; oversee the development of evidence based clinical services and quality assurance systems; and, perform special assignments and related work as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates behavioral health staff.
• Works closely with the Executive Director, may assume role in their absence.
• Directs the collection of statistical or fiscal information, electronic medical records, and other data as needed to evaluate and monitor performance of Departmental programs and services and prepares reports.
• Identifies best behavioral health practices for the agency and for the community; works with the Executive Director and the behavioral management team to identify and implement best behavioral health practices.
• Works to plan and implement programs to respond to Tillamook County community needs, including the development of new programs.
• Identifies opportunities or strategies to address organizational challenges.
• Encourage and support behavioral health management staff to maximize the supervision, support, and productivity of line behavioral health clinician staff.
• Identify workforce challenges and barriers to the implementation of a viable and diverse clinical program; strategize solutions within and outside the agency to address these challenges.
• Directs and reviews grant and contract preparation, grant and contract management, and compliance with reporting and fiscal management requirements.

Required Education and Experience

Master's degree in behavioral health, social work, counseling, nursing, or related health services. Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience with progressive responsibilities in program administration or supervision. Must present documented experience, training, and ability to supervise and manage within a Community Behavioral Health Program.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bilingual-English/Spanish Competencies

1. Methods, principles and practices of developing, implementing, coordinating, and administering behavioral health services.
2. Principles and practices of evaluation of effective and evidenced-based mental health and alcohol and drug use treatment programs and services.
3. Federal, State, and County laws and regulations applicable to mental health and substance use programs, and the relationship of Federal and State programs to local government services and programming.
4. Effective personnel management practices including techniques of selecting, supervising, training and evaluating the performance of multidisciplinary clinical, peer and administrative staff in a governmental setting.

At TFCC we value our employees and one of the ways that we show that is our amazing benefits package.

• We offer Dental, Vision and Medical that includes prescription coverage. These plans are covered 90% by TFCC for you and your dependents.
• We have HSA and FSA plans; you choose what suits you best.
• We have 11 paid holidays a year, as well as paid sick leave and vacation time.
• We also offer a generous retirement program. Our 403(b) is non-contributory, we put in 9% of your salary and you are vested after 6 months.
• We also offer a Corporate membership to our local YMCA at a significantly reduced rate, that benefits you and your family.
• We offer AFLAC supplemental insurance, and Pet Partners insurance for Cats & Dogs.
• TFCC provides life and AD&D insurance for you. Additional coverage is available for you and your dependents.