Alcohol and Drug Program Administrator

County of Alameda • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

Under administrative direction, directs, plans, organizes and oversees the implementation of the County’s alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment system of care; provides direction to the County operations and services that monitor and support the system; and performs other related duties as required. This is a single position class that reports to the Deputy Director, Behavioral Health Care Services. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating the administrative, fiscal, and programmatic operations of all services and activities as it relates to AOD.

Requirements

• Possession of master's degree from an accredited university in Public Administration, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, or related behavioral science.
• The equivalent of four years of management experience in the delivery of alcohol, drug and mental health program services, which included program planning, grant and contact administration, budgeting and supervision.
• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
• Administrative principles, practices and techniques of County and State mental health systems.
• Principles of administrative laws, regulations, and policies governing alcohol and drug programs.
• Grant writing procedures and contract negotiation, administration and monitoring.
• Principles and practices of supervision, organization, and personnel administration.
• General managed care principles.
• Social and economic determinants of substance use.
• Current developments in the fields of alcohol and drug treatment programs and related mental health and physical health problems.
• Principles and practices of governmental budgeting, funding and grant/contract management.
• Community needs, resources and organizations related to mental health care.
• Effective management practices in mental health systems.
• Methods of effective community organizations and their role in mental health and alcohol and drug treatment and prevention programs.
• Principles, practices and current trends in the delivery of mental health services.
• Program and management analysis.
• Clinical standards of practice and licensure requirements.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Plan and organize.
• Establish and maintain management control.
• Develop, analyze and monitor budget.
• Effectively make decisions.
• Analytically problem solve.
• Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity.
• Demonstrate flexibility.
• Manage multiple and changing priorities.
• Adapt to stress.

Nice To Haves

• Analytically solve problems.
• Demonstrate quality leadership.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Stay current with developments in the fields of alcohol and drug treatment programs and related mental health and physical health programs.
• Know social and economic determinants of substance use.
• Know administrative principles, practices and techniques of County and State mental health systems.
• Manage multiple and changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Directs, plans, organizes and oversees the implementation of the County’s alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment system of care
• Provides direction to the County operations and services that monitor and support the system
• Coordinating the administrative, fiscal, and programmatic operations of all services and activities as it relates to AOD

Benefits

• 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, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• 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
• 1st United Services Credit Union

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees