C. E. A.

State of California•Sacramento, CA

57d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the administrative direction of the Executive Director (ED), the Chief Deputy Director (CDD) directs the daily operations and performance of the Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, also known and hereafter referred to as the Commission for Behavioral Health (CBH). Specifically, the CDD directs and provides policy, program, and technical direction for the following CBH program areas and administrative operations: Research, Evaluation and Programs; Legislative and External Affairs; and Administration and Performance Management. The CDD is responsible for ensuring successful implementation of all CBH mandates related to Proposition 1/the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA), to address the needs of individuals living with mental health and/or substance use (i.e., behavioral health) conditions, centering equity, community voice, and transparency. This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing CBH activities related to the Mental Health Wellness Act, the Behavioral Health Student Services Act, Innovation Partnership Fund, Stakeholder Advocacy grants, and Full Services Partnership evaluation. The administrative activities involve, but are not limited to, budget preparation, expenditure management, financial consultation, personnel services and transactions, fiscal resource planning and allocation, management analysis, organization review, business services, facilities management, legislation and grants/contract management. The CDD also serves as the non-affiliated Agency Information Officer (AIO), with oversight and operational responsibility for all Information Technology (IT) operations. The CDD is the principal policy advisor to the 27 CBH Commissioners and the ED and acts as the ED in their absence. The CDD provides direction to CBH's administrative staff, including executive (CEA B), professional, and technical staff. The CDD ensures accountability to taxpayers and to the public in implementation of the BHSA. The responsibilities of this position are significant in that they involve the policies directly related to the oversight and accountability of the approximately annual $2 billion in BHSA funds distributed to the counties. This position may require occasional travel and work during evenings and/or weekends. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager's role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.
CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.
CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.
CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience, ability and sensitivity working with people of, and groups representing, diverse backgrounds, including unserved / underserved / marginalized populations (ethnic/language minorities, LGBTQIA+, aging, etc.), on issues related to individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders (i.e., behavioral health).
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining working relationships with health/behavioral health stakeholders, such as public officials, state agency partners and control agencies, health/behavioral health system representatives, and community-based organizations.
Knowledge of behavioral health conditions, California's behavioral health service delivery systems, relevant federal and state laws, and human, health or social services systems.
Knowledge of state government civil service rules and processes, the legislative process, state budget process, and statewide systems used by departments and/or agencies.
Demonstrated leadership experience in the management of personnel, fiscal/budget, and information technology.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex contract and grant implementation and research/evaluation projects: identifying, quantifying, and solving problems effectively with effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience with a statewide or local Board, Commission, Council, or oversight/governance public body.

Responsibilities

Directs the daily operations and performance of the Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission
Directs and provides policy, program, and technical direction for Research, Evaluation and Programs; Legislative and External Affairs; and Administration and Performance Management
Ensures successful implementation of all CBH mandates related to Proposition 1/the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA)
Oversees CBH activities related to the Mental Health Wellness Act, the Behavioral Health Student Services Act, Innovation Partnership Fund, Stakeholder Advocacy grants, and Full Services Partnership evaluation
Budget preparation, expenditure management, financial consultation, personnel services and transactions, fiscal resource planning and allocation, management analysis, organization review, business services, facilities management, legislation and grants/contract management
Serves as the non-affiliated Agency Information Officer (AIO), with oversight and operational responsibility for all Information Technology (IT) operations
Acts as the ED in their absence
Provides direction to CBH's administrative staff, including executive (CEA B), professional, and technical staff
Ensures accountability to taxpayers and to the public in implementation of the BHSA
Principal policy advisor to the 27 CBH Commissioners and the ED