County of Ventura
Ambulatory Care Clinic Administrator
County of Ventura, Oxnard, California, United States, 93033
Overview
Ambulatory Care Clinic Administrator, County of Ventura. Under direction, plans, organizes, and directs the full-scope of operational activities of a multidisciplinary team which provides integrated behavioral health services within primary care to ambulatory care patients across the county and performs related duties as required. The ideal candidate will be a licensed clinician who possesses the ability to plan, organize, and supervise the management of Behavioral Health Integration programs, involving high levels of coordination, community visibility, and strategic planning, demonstrates expertise in budgetary analysis, organization, staffing, work measurement, and other management systems supporting line operations for large-scale initiatives, and has in-depth knowledge of behavioral health screening, assessment, treatment, and case management practices. They will excel in staff supervision, uphold personnel practices, and ensure compliance with medical record standards while providing active and positive leadership. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience monitoring and reporting on team performance, including metrics related to electronic health records, client outcome goals, productivity, expenditures, and revenue; be knowledgeable about quality improvement processes; possess experience working with patients who have various chronic health conditions; and be bilingual in English and Spanish to effectively serve diverse communities. Salary and Classifications
The Behavioral Health Clinic Administrator II (about $88,248.09 - $123,559.44 annually) is the journey level classification in this job series. The Behavioral Health Clinic Administrator III (about $101,250.49 - $141,764.60 annually) is the advanced journey level classification. These roles involve budgetary analysis, organization, staffing, work measurement and other management systems in support of larger programs. Educational/Bilingual Incentive
Incumbents may be eligible for educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate\'s, Bachelor\'s, or Master\'s degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill. Department/Agency
Health Care Agency – Ambulatory Care - Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) program Behavioral Health Clinic Administrator II and III are Management classifications and are not eligible for overtime compensation. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies for this position only, which is a Regular position. There is currently one vacancy. Note: If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department. Tentative Schedule
OPENING DATE: 7/17/25 CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; the schedule depends on when enough qualified applications are received. Examples Of Duties
Within the scope of a licensed clinician and/or area of expertise, provide oversight and supervision of a multidisciplinary team responsible for providing behavioral health integration services to clients within a primary care setting; Supervise screening and triage of new clients, coordinate delivery of services by the multidisciplinary team; oversee case discussions, review client charts to ensure compliance with state and department policies and procedures; Set performance standards and continuously evaluate outcomes within the scope of increasing clinical and professional expertise; Select, train and supervise multidisciplinary staff; Supervise the collection and entry of all client and cost data needed to evaluate outcomes and cost-benefit, including reviewing charts, ensuring timely client documentation, and compiling reports on clients served and treatment outcomes; Collaborate with the Behavioral Health Manager and Ambulatory Care Quality Department to develop and monitor workflows and procedures to meet quality metrics; coordinate with other teams to improve interagency collaboration; Prepare written monthly management information reports reflecting team\'s performance on client outcome goals, productivity, expenditures, and revenue; Identify possible and actual program and operational problems and assist in developing and implementing new policies and procedures; may carry a clinical caseload and provide clinical coverage based on programmatic needs; Perform other duties as required. Qualifications
Education, Training, and Experience: Considerable and progressively responsible behavioral health experience leading to the required knowledge and abilities. The required knowledge and abilities can be obtained by considerable experience in mental health or addiction practice equivalent to: Clinic Administrator II:
Two (2) or more years of behavioral health program experience related to designing, delivering, managing, or evaluating mental health services or initiatives Clinic Administrator III:
Three (3) or more years of behavioral health program experience related to designing, delivering, managing, or evaluating mental health services or initiatives; at least one year in a Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) program. Note: Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) refers to the coordination of mental health, substance use, and behavioral health services into primary care, etc. Necessary Special Requirements
Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Psychologist, Professional Clinical Counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California Desired
Experience monitoring and reporting on team performance including electronic health record, client outcome goals, productivity, expenditures, and revenue Experience with quality improvement processes Experience working with patients with multiple chronic health conditions Possession of a valid California driver license Bilingual in English and Spanish Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Thorough knowledge of: Primary Care/Behavioral Health Integration models Behavioral health screening, assessment, treatment, and case management practices Ambulatory Care clinical policies and procedures Understanding of behavioral health levels of care and local county departments Staff supervision and personnel practices Other local public agency goals and practices Comprehensive ability to: Diagnose, triage, and treat patients with behavioral health disorders and substance use disorders Utilize personal computing hardware and software Prepare reports Maintain medical record standards Work independently toward specific goals Provide active and positive leadership Develop community resources; work within budget constraints Respond effectively to crises; handle difficult individuals Evaluate safety and risk factors for staff and clients Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, community members, and other governmental agencies Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Recruitment Process
Final filing date: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; apply as soon as possible. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. To apply online, refer to www.ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application, call (805) 677-5184 and submit to County of Ventura Human Resources- Health Care Agency, 646 County Square Drive, Ventura, CA 93003. Note to Applicants: Complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly. A resume or other documents may be attached but not in lieu of the application. Lateral Transfer option available for qualified applicants; click here for information. Supplemental Questionnaire – Qualifying: All applicants must complete the questionnaire at filing. It may be used to determine qualifications. Application Evaluation – Qualifying: All applications reviewed to determine if requirements are met, then invited to written examination. Training & Experience Evaluation (T&E): structured evaluation of application materials; scoring or rank ordering. Oral Examination – 100%: A job-related oral examination may be conducted; applicants must earn 70% to qualify. Note: Selection may be based on T&E or Oral exam depending on pool. Background Investigation: Pre-employment background check may be required. For further information contact Nathan Wood at nathan.wood@venturacounty.gov or (805) 677-5232. Equal Employment Opportunity: The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all. Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Government Administration
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Ambulatory Care Clinic Administrator, County of Ventura. Under direction, plans, organizes, and directs the full-scope of operational activities of a multidisciplinary team which provides integrated behavioral health services within primary care to ambulatory care patients across the county and performs related duties as required. The ideal candidate will be a licensed clinician who possesses the ability to plan, organize, and supervise the management of Behavioral Health Integration programs, involving high levels of coordination, community visibility, and strategic planning, demonstrates expertise in budgetary analysis, organization, staffing, work measurement, and other management systems supporting line operations for large-scale initiatives, and has in-depth knowledge of behavioral health screening, assessment, treatment, and case management practices. They will excel in staff supervision, uphold personnel practices, and ensure compliance with medical record standards while providing active and positive leadership. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience monitoring and reporting on team performance, including metrics related to electronic health records, client outcome goals, productivity, expenditures, and revenue; be knowledgeable about quality improvement processes; possess experience working with patients who have various chronic health conditions; and be bilingual in English and Spanish to effectively serve diverse communities. Salary and Classifications
The Behavioral Health Clinic Administrator II (about $88,248.09 - $123,559.44 annually) is the journey level classification in this job series. The Behavioral Health Clinic Administrator III (about $101,250.49 - $141,764.60 annually) is the advanced journey level classification. These roles involve budgetary analysis, organization, staffing, work measurement and other management systems in support of larger programs. Educational/Bilingual Incentive
Incumbents may be eligible for educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate\'s, Bachelor\'s, or Master\'s degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill. Department/Agency
Health Care Agency – Ambulatory Care - Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) program Behavioral Health Clinic Administrator II and III are Management classifications and are not eligible for overtime compensation. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies for this position only, which is a Regular position. There is currently one vacancy. Note: If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department. Tentative Schedule
OPENING DATE: 7/17/25 CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; the schedule depends on when enough qualified applications are received. Examples Of Duties
Within the scope of a licensed clinician and/or area of expertise, provide oversight and supervision of a multidisciplinary team responsible for providing behavioral health integration services to clients within a primary care setting; Supervise screening and triage of new clients, coordinate delivery of services by the multidisciplinary team; oversee case discussions, review client charts to ensure compliance with state and department policies and procedures; Set performance standards and continuously evaluate outcomes within the scope of increasing clinical and professional expertise; Select, train and supervise multidisciplinary staff; Supervise the collection and entry of all client and cost data needed to evaluate outcomes and cost-benefit, including reviewing charts, ensuring timely client documentation, and compiling reports on clients served and treatment outcomes; Collaborate with the Behavioral Health Manager and Ambulatory Care Quality Department to develop and monitor workflows and procedures to meet quality metrics; coordinate with other teams to improve interagency collaboration; Prepare written monthly management information reports reflecting team\'s performance on client outcome goals, productivity, expenditures, and revenue; Identify possible and actual program and operational problems and assist in developing and implementing new policies and procedures; may carry a clinical caseload and provide clinical coverage based on programmatic needs; Perform other duties as required. Qualifications
Education, Training, and Experience: Considerable and progressively responsible behavioral health experience leading to the required knowledge and abilities. The required knowledge and abilities can be obtained by considerable experience in mental health or addiction practice equivalent to: Clinic Administrator II:
Two (2) or more years of behavioral health program experience related to designing, delivering, managing, or evaluating mental health services or initiatives Clinic Administrator III:
Three (3) or more years of behavioral health program experience related to designing, delivering, managing, or evaluating mental health services or initiatives; at least one year in a Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) program. Note: Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) refers to the coordination of mental health, substance use, and behavioral health services into primary care, etc. Necessary Special Requirements
Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Psychologist, Professional Clinical Counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California Desired
Experience monitoring and reporting on team performance including electronic health record, client outcome goals, productivity, expenditures, and revenue Experience with quality improvement processes Experience working with patients with multiple chronic health conditions Possession of a valid California driver license Bilingual in English and Spanish Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Thorough knowledge of: Primary Care/Behavioral Health Integration models Behavioral health screening, assessment, treatment, and case management practices Ambulatory Care clinical policies and procedures Understanding of behavioral health levels of care and local county departments Staff supervision and personnel practices Other local public agency goals and practices Comprehensive ability to: Diagnose, triage, and treat patients with behavioral health disorders and substance use disorders Utilize personal computing hardware and software Prepare reports Maintain medical record standards Work independently toward specific goals Provide active and positive leadership Develop community resources; work within budget constraints Respond effectively to crises; handle difficult individuals Evaluate safety and risk factors for staff and clients Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, community members, and other governmental agencies Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Recruitment Process
Final filing date: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; apply as soon as possible. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. To apply online, refer to www.ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application, call (805) 677-5184 and submit to County of Ventura Human Resources- Health Care Agency, 646 County Square Drive, Ventura, CA 93003. Note to Applicants: Complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly. A resume or other documents may be attached but not in lieu of the application. Lateral Transfer option available for qualified applicants; click here for information. Supplemental Questionnaire – Qualifying: All applicants must complete the questionnaire at filing. It may be used to determine qualifications. Application Evaluation – Qualifying: All applications reviewed to determine if requirements are met, then invited to written examination. Training & Experience Evaluation (T&E): structured evaluation of application materials; scoring or rank ordering. Oral Examination – 100%: A job-related oral examination may be conducted; applicants must earn 70% to qualify. Note: Selection may be based on T&E or Oral exam depending on pool. Background Investigation: Pre-employment background check may be required. For further information contact Nathan Wood at nathan.wood@venturacounty.gov or (805) 677-5232. Equal Employment Opportunity: The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all. Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Government Administration
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