Salary : $87,605.32 - $106,484.82 Annually

Location : Madera, CA

Job Type: Full-Time (40+ Hours/Week)

Department: Behavioral Health Services

Division: Behavioral Health Administration

Opening Date: 02/15/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: MDMGT

County of Madera is establishing a list of qualified applicants for this position. Applications will be accepted continuously until otherwise noted and the list will be used to fill current vacancies in this classification.

Under general direction of the Behavioral Health Services Assistant Director, to oversee a program of the Behavioral Health Services Department; to plan, organize, direct, and manage functional areas such as: mental health, alcohol and drug, children's services, adult services managed care, administration (including but not limited to personnel, budget, contracts, accounting, purchasing, and facilities) and/or other Department programs; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises technical and functional supervision over assigned staff.

Examples of Duties

Consults with the Assistant Director and administers multiple ?programs; provides leadership, consultation and supervision to staff; plans, assigns and directs the work of professional, paraprofessional and support staff; may provide monitoring and quality control services; may oversee client satisfaction and problem resolution processes; assists in the development of community resources; may assist and participate in the development and delivery of in-service training and staff development programs; develops policies and procedures and evaluates the effectiveness of policies and procedures; may prepare and maintain provider contracts; may oversee provider credentialing and certification processes; prepares and maintains correspondence and reports; participates in the development and monitoring of program budgets; serves as liaison to community groups, boards, and relevant State and local agencies; develops recommendations and implements authorized program changes as directed.

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES

Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations including those governing behavioral health and specific program assignment.
Clients' legal rights.
Principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Principles and techniques of management and program administration.
Community organizations.
Administrative functions including but not limited to personnel, budget, contracts, accounting, purchasing, and facilities.
Current literature and developments in the field of assigned program.
Contemporary methods of psychotherapeutic assessment and treatment, and social casework methods and principles.

Skill to:

Operate modern office equipment including a personal computer, laptop and/or tablet.
Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:

Assist in planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the assigned program.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Interpret, apply, and explain the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines and administrative direction.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Recommend and implement policies and procedures to ensure proper service delivery and treatment methods.
Communicate effectively with consumers and their families.
Effectively represent the programs and operations of the Behavioral Health Services Department to the public, consumers, community organizations, and other governmental agencies.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Experience:

Two (2) years of increasingly responsible and progressive experience in the program of assignment, or as a supervisor or lead worker in a behavioral health setting, health setting, or administrative/business office.

Training:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a PhD in Psychology or a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, Public Health Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration or a closely related field.

License or Certificate:

Must possess a current license to practice as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Clinical Counselor* issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Health Sciences, or a current license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology when overseeing programs requiring licensure.

Possession of, or ability to obtain by date of appointment, a valid California Driver's License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.

*Individuals who are qualifying with current licensure as a Professional Clinical Counselor must show at the time of application, proof of completed, additional coursework as outlined in the Business and Professions Code Section 4999.20 (3)(A)(B) and (C), to perform assessments and treatment of couples or families.

Special Requirements:

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations.

Application Process

The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. In addition to the application, the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education, training and experience relative to the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible.

Only qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the examination process which may be administered by a written examination, oral interview, or any combination of qualifications appraisal determined by the Department of Human Resources to be appropriate. The Department of Human Resources will make reasonable accommodation in the examination process for disabled applicants. If you have an accommodation request, please indicate such on your application.

Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications, applicants may be scheduled for the assessment listed below. Passing score is 70% out of 100%.

THE APPRAISAL PANEL WILL BE SCHEDULED ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS.

To move forward in the application process, you must complete an online application through our website All job postings are also included via the TDD phone at 559-675-8970 and the 24-hour job line at 559-675-8685. Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts (indicating when degree was awarded) to your application or your application may be considered incomplete. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.

For an open recruitment, applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 form along with the application. Candidates who attain ranking on an eligible list and are involuntarily called to active duty may be considered for eligibility reinstatement upon their return.

PLACEMENT ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST: The Civil Service Commission may limit the number of qualified applicants eligible to participate in the examination process. If two or more candidates have the same total final score on an examination, they shall be ranked in order of their scores in that portion of the examination which has the greatest weight. The names of two or more eligibles having final ratings which are identical shall be grouped on the eligible list as tie names with equal rank for certification and appointment purposes

Candidates who are successful in all phases of the examination process will be placed on an eligible list, in rank order based on a calculation of their total score from the examination process. The eligible list established by this recruitment will be active for a minimum of six (6) months or one (1) year, unless otherwise determined by the Director pursuant to section 6-4 (b) and may be extended for up to an additional year by the Commission.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: As a condition of employment with the County of Madera, a candidate must submit to a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, and related follow up testing as necessary. Designated classifications* are also subject to a medical examination, which includes a review of medical history. TB screenings and medical exams are administered by the Madera County Public Health Department and/or health care professional designated by the County.

Designated classifications required to submit to an employment medical examination generally include those that are physical in nature or as may be required by law. If you have any questions about the pre-employment requirements, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (559) 675-7705 or .

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT: You will be required to submit verification of your identity and citizenship or legal right to work in the United States at the time of and as a condition of an offer of employment.
As a condition of employment, all prospective employees shall be required to be fingerprinted (Live Scan) and/or undergo a background investigation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Madera County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by Federal or State law.

Benefits of employment with the County of Madera include:

13 paid holidays per year;
1 sick leave day per month (unlimited accrual);
2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year, vacation accrual increasing thereafter with years of service (45 days maximum accrual);
Membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), with an enhanced 2.7% @ 55 retirement benefit formula (based on the highest 12 months with the employee paying 8% toward the retirement cost) for those individuals with current or prior qualifying public sector service that establishes eligibility as a "classic member" pursuant to the provisions of California's 2013 Pension Reform Act (Act) and CalPERS Regulations. Individuals with no current or prior qualifying public sector service, and who are defined as new members or new employees under the Act, will be eligible for the 2% @ 62 retirement benefit formula (based on the highest 36-months with the employee paying 7.75% toward the retirement cost);
County participates in the Public Employees' Retirement System Health Benefit Program and for certain selected health plans, the County pays 95% of health insurance premium for employee and 50% for either two-party or dependent coverage;
Additional salary increases after 10, 15, and 20 years of service.

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Do you possess a PhD in Psychology or a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, Public Health Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field? (Applicant must attach unofficial transcripts)

02

Do you possess two (2) years of increasingly responsible and progressive experience in the program of assignment, or as a supervisor or lead worker in a behavioral health setting, health setting, or administrative/business office?

03

Do you possess a current, valid license to practice as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Clinical Counselor* issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Health Sciences, or a current license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology when overseeing programs requiring licensure? (Applicant must attach copy of license)

04

Are you qualifying with current licensure as a Professional Clinical Counselor? If yes, you must attach your unofficial transcripts showing the additional coursework completed to perform assessments and treatments of couples or families as outlined in the Business and Professions Code Section 4999.20 (3)(A)(B)(C).

05

I understand that I must indicate the specific time period and distinct job title in the applications work experience section. I understand that I am required to describe, in detail, my qualifying experience on my application.

Yes, I understand.

Required Question