The Monterey County Health Department is seeking a candidate with proven executive management experience in providing behavioral health services in California to fill a vacancy for the position of Bureau Chief in the Behavioral Health Bureau and to serve as the Director of Behavioral Health. The Bureau Chief is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, organizing, and evaluating the operations of the Behavioral Health Bureau. This position is At-Will and works under general direction of the Director of Health.

 

The Behavioral Health Bureau provides a wide range of prevention, diagnostic, treatment, and community services for children, adolescents, and adults with mental illness, substance use disorder, and co-occurring conditions. The Bureau employs 500 FTEs, contracts with a large, community-based provider network (about 100 providers) and manages an annual budget of $167 million.

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If you are interested in being considered for this position, please refer to the application process as outlined in the brochure(s). If you have any questions, please call 831-755-4541 or e-mail JimenezM6@countyofmonterey.gov.

 

Apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty/jobs/4801246/bureau-chief-behavioral-health-bureau?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

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Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting: 

Monterey County Health Department

Attn: Human Resources Division

1270 Natividad Road

Salinas, CA 93906.

Phone: (831) 755 – 4519    Fax: (831) 775 - 8133 

 

To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• Monterey County Employment Application

• Response to supplemental questions

• Cover Letter

• Resume

 

For a guaranteed review, all application materials must be received by the priority screen date of February 26, 2025. Applications received after this priority screen date will be considered on an as needed basis until the position is filled.

 

As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary. 

 

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.