County of Alameda

Under general direction, plans, organizes and directs a variety of mental health programs for children, adolescents and families; supervises program components servicing children, youth, and young adults who meet criteria for mental health services, including oversight of contracted providers within the Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH) provider network. Responsible for coordination and collaboration of children and youth services with community-based outpatient service programs and partnerships with other county agencies coordinating and overseeing mental health services for children, youth, and young adults; provides supervision and direction to subordinate personnel; and performs related duties as required.  

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES  

This is a single-position class located in Alameda County Behavioral Health.  The incumbent reports to the Child and Young Adult System of Care Director and is responsible for providing direct administrative support to the Director in the areas of organizational policy and program development relative to the children's system of care service delivery, public information/ relations activities and resolution of policy and operations problems.  This position is distinguished from the next higher-level class of Director, Child and Young Adult System of Care in that the latter is fully responsible for the operations of the Division while this position works in assisting the Director with managing the operations of the Division.

NOTE:   The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification.  However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level.  Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.  

1. Plans, organizes, and directs through subordinate supervisory and administrative staff, County-operated and contracted children and youth outpatient mental health services.  
2. Acts on behalf of the Director on matters related to departmental programs; represents the Director at meetings with administrative officials, Board of Supervisors, legislative bodies, boards, commissions, community groups and other organizations; explains and interprets policies, procedures, and regulations relative to complex program issues.
3. Develops and administers program budget; prepares or assists in the preparation of grant applications; monitors expenditures; coordinates fiscal, personnel and contract activities for the Children's System of Care.  
4. Ensures compliance with program policies and standards for services provided by Alameda County Behavioral Health or agencies under contract with ACBH to assure continuity and quality of services and to meet administrative requirements relative to Federal/State funding.
5. Participates in planning, development and implementation of system-wide goals, strategies, and policies for delivery of community-based prevention services.
6. Maintains effective working relationships with representatives of federal, state, and local agencies, including professional and medical societies; represents the department through contacts with representatives of governmental and county agencies.  
7. Participates as a member of the Department's Leadership Team; attends administrative staff meetings and participates in the overall administration of the Children and Youth service delivery.
8. Recruits, selects, evaluates, and disciplines staff, either directly or indirectly through subordinate personnel.
9. Prepares and conducts educational programs for trainees and staff assigned to the Children System of Care; conducts staff conferences; performs studies; and represents the service on training committees.
10. Keeps abreast of current trends in mental health practice and managed care health services environment; attends meetings of professional associations and assists in the evaluation of new techniques and procedures.
11. Acts for the Child and Young Adult System of Care Director, in his/her absence.

Education:  

Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited university in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, or an appropriate behavioral science.  

AND      

Experience:  

The equivalent of four (4) years of progressively responsible post-graduate supervisory and administrative experience in program planning and evaluation, and fiscal management in an organizational setting.  At least two (2) years of this experience should have been experience with children and youth receiving mental health services, and their families in a public or private healthcare, community based mental health, or other community organization.  

License:  

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Possession of a State license in either Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Nursing or other Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) who is licensed, registered, certified, or recognized under California State scope of practice statutes.

NOTE:    The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

NOTE:   The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification.  

Knowledge of:

• Administrative principles, practices and techniques of County and State mental health systems.
• Principles and practices of governmental budgeting, funding, and grant/contract management.
• Community needs, resources and organizations related to mental health care.
• Methods of effective community organization and its role in mental health treatment and prevention programs.
• Principles, practices, and current trends in the delivery of mental health and children’s services.
• Program evaluation methodologies and management analysis.
• Clinical standards of practice and licensure requirements.  

Ability to:   

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Make decisions and exercise good judgement.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills.  
• Apply planning and organizational skills.
• Gather and use information to evaluate the performance of different organizational resources.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets.
• Perform analytical problem solving.
• Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity.
• Manage multiple and changing priorities.
• Adapt in stressful situations.

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2/6/98

Old document:  5068.doc

New document:  Jobspecs/5068

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CSC Date:  2/18/98

SP:cs  Revised 2/10/16

CSC Date:  3/16/16

NLB:sa Revise/Retitle 01/20/2022

Old Title: Assistant Director, Children System of Care, Behavioral Health Care Services

CSC Date: 03/23/2022

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being.  These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

• Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance 
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance 
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave**
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Group Auto/Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1^st United Services Credit Union 

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.  This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.