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Associate Division Director - Mental Health. The Associate Mental Health Division Director, under the supervision of the Mental Health Division Director, assists in providing direction and support to local programs regarding budget, operations, and clinical practice. The role contributes to the development of program policies, procedures, initiatives, and projects; supports implementation of program best practice reviews; ensures adherence to standards; and provides training and support to local offices to help meet program outcomes. It also offers direct support to the Mental Health Division Director and the Senior Executive Team in executing key initiatives and strategic projects. This position is based in Santa Cruz, CA with on-site requirements and potential evening/weekend oversight as needed. Responsibilities
Program Operations & Strategic Support Serve as the second-in-command and provide leadership support to CSU and CCPP operations Collaborate on strategic planning and implementation to align with agency and division goals Assist with the agency’s responses to RFPs, RFQs, and new service opportunities Act as the division lead in the absence of the Mental Health Division Director Partner with other Associate Division Directors to execute cross-agency initiatives Compliance, Quality & Risk Oversight Ensure compliance with DHCS, Community Care Licensing (CCL), Joint Commission, and Medi-Cal standards Lead or assist in quarterly best practice reviews and drive practice improvements Review incident reports and provide consultation on corrective action or quality enhancements Collaborate with the Quality Management team to implement findings from audits and reviews Staff Training, Development & Communication Help identify staff core competencies and design targeted training programs Facilitate and lead workgroups, performance planning, and team development Communicate agency initiatives and practice expectations to managers and frontline staff Provide coaching and support to local leaders on performance management Data Systems, Reporting & Project Oversight Coordinate with AltruIT and internal teams on database updates and data integrity Track project timelines, deliverables, and proactively flag issues to leadership Maintain divisional SharePoint, team sites, and other communication platforms Qualifications
Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or licensed Psychologist Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership role in behavioral health, residential care or related role Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record Fingerprint/DOJ clearance, Child Abuse Index, TB/Health clearance Experience launching or managing a 24/7 youth crisis or residential care setting is highly preferred Familiarity with Medi-Cal billing, DHCS regulations and CCL requirements Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams with working with public health/funder contracts is highly preferred Job Details
This position is based in Santa Cruz, CA with an expectation of on-site presence, including oversight of evening and weekend coverage schedules as needed. Benefits
Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching Access to the free Employee Perks Program with exclusive discounts Flexible Hybrid Schedule Flexible paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick leave, diversity days, and birthday time off Access to an employee assistance program with 24/7 crisis line and counseling sessions Training opportunities to support ongoing development and career aspirations Collaborative, inclusive, and mission-aligned culture Opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives that support employee wellbeing Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page!
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Associate Division Director - Mental Health. The Associate Mental Health Division Director, under the supervision of the Mental Health Division Director, assists in providing direction and support to local programs regarding budget, operations, and clinical practice. The role contributes to the development of program policies, procedures, initiatives, and projects; supports implementation of program best practice reviews; ensures adherence to standards; and provides training and support to local offices to help meet program outcomes. It also offers direct support to the Mental Health Division Director and the Senior Executive Team in executing key initiatives and strategic projects. This position is based in Santa Cruz, CA with on-site requirements and potential evening/weekend oversight as needed. Responsibilities
Program Operations & Strategic Support Serve as the second-in-command and provide leadership support to CSU and CCPP operations Collaborate on strategic planning and implementation to align with agency and division goals Assist with the agency’s responses to RFPs, RFQs, and new service opportunities Act as the division lead in the absence of the Mental Health Division Director Partner with other Associate Division Directors to execute cross-agency initiatives Compliance, Quality & Risk Oversight Ensure compliance with DHCS, Community Care Licensing (CCL), Joint Commission, and Medi-Cal standards Lead or assist in quarterly best practice reviews and drive practice improvements Review incident reports and provide consultation on corrective action or quality enhancements Collaborate with the Quality Management team to implement findings from audits and reviews Staff Training, Development & Communication Help identify staff core competencies and design targeted training programs Facilitate and lead workgroups, performance planning, and team development Communicate agency initiatives and practice expectations to managers and frontline staff Provide coaching and support to local leaders on performance management Data Systems, Reporting & Project Oversight Coordinate with AltruIT and internal teams on database updates and data integrity Track project timelines, deliverables, and proactively flag issues to leadership Maintain divisional SharePoint, team sites, and other communication platforms Qualifications
Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or licensed Psychologist Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership role in behavioral health, residential care or related role Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record Fingerprint/DOJ clearance, Child Abuse Index, TB/Health clearance Experience launching or managing a 24/7 youth crisis or residential care setting is highly preferred Familiarity with Medi-Cal billing, DHCS regulations and CCL requirements Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams with working with public health/funder contracts is highly preferred Job Details
This position is based in Santa Cruz, CA with an expectation of on-site presence, including oversight of evening and weekend coverage schedules as needed. Benefits
Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching Access to the free Employee Perks Program with exclusive discounts Flexible Hybrid Schedule Flexible paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick leave, diversity days, and birthday time off Access to an employee assistance program with 24/7 crisis line and counseling sessions Training opportunities to support ongoing development and career aspirations Collaborative, inclusive, and mission-aligned culture Opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives that support employee wellbeing Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page!
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