Health Bureau Chief

State of Nevada•Carson City, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health is recruiting for a Health Bureau Chief to lead the Bureau of Behavioral Health Wellness and Prevention in Carson City, Nevada. This position oversees a broad portfolio of complex statewide community mental health and substance use programs, including initiatives related to problem gambling, Nevada 988, and suicide prevention. In addition to managing approximately 60 staff and administering multiple federal grants and state-funded programs, this role is responsible for shaping, developing, and strengthening Nevada’s behavioral health system. The Bureau Chief collaborates closely with colleagues across the Division to build out system infrastructure, advance strategic priorities, and support high-quality, accessible behavioral health services statewide. Health Bureau Chiefs exercise direct control over the health program policy, planning, development, administration, and monitoring aspects of an assigned Health Division bureau.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in public health, health care administration, business or public administration, health science, special education, social or behavioral science, human services or related field and six years of progressively responsible professional public health, health care policy, health administration, human services or related experience, three years of which included responsibility for program management functions such as policy research, management of complex funding sources and budgets, program planning and data analysis, and strategic planning
OR one year of experience as a Health Program Manager 3 in Nevada State service
OR two years of experience as a Health Program Manager 2 in Nevada State service
OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above
Detailed knowledge of: principles of public health, early intervention or special education administration; grant management procedures.
Working knowledge of: the organization, management and administration of multiple, complex, major, health and/or special education-related programs with a diversity of services; federal and State governmental budget and accounting practices and procedures; data and/or survey analysis and research methodology; public policy development; federal and State laws, rules and regulations and national guidelines and standards; personnel policies, procedures and administration necessary to supervise subordinate professional staff; research methods and statistics related to the analysis of data and preparation of reports; regulatory principles and practices.
Ability to: work and communicate effectively with legislators, media representatives and others regarding applicable public health issues
Plan, organize and coordinate major, statewide health programs
Evaluate the effectiveness of major health and/or special education-related programs
Analyze the effectiveness of multiple program areas and develop strategic plans to meet bureau goals and objectives and federal/State requirements
Analyze performance indicators and outcome measures
Read, write and evaluate legal and technical documents such as health plans, new and proposed legislation, regulations and reports
Appear before the legislature and other governing bodies to provide testimony and represent the agency.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize and oversee the operation, services and staff of an assigned bureau
Establish program goals and objectives and ensure programs are administered in compliance with federal and State regulations and in accordance with the goals and objectives of the agency
Provide administrative direction to the work unit by reviewing, analyzing, developing and recommending policies
Develop operational procedures
Analyze and resolve program operating and fiscal management issues
Evaluate and ensure program effectiveness and implement changes as required pursuant to federal and State laws and regulations
Determine the impact of completed projects and assignments and plan for future changes or activities
Monitor program quality and compliance through review of management reports and results of on-site review
Serve as a liaison with a variety of groups and individuals, media, agency and division administrators, and government officials to explain program policies and procedures
Develop or participate in budget preparation for areas of responsibility
Monitor and control the expenditure of funds for staffing, equipment, supplies and other areas as required
Develop cost estimates and justification for new or expanded programs
Provide recommendations to administrators
Develop or participate in the development and justification of legislative proposals to include drafting proposed legislation
Determine fiscal and operational impact
Gain approval and support of administration and present agency’s position to the legislature as requested
Coordinate program activities among State agencies, local governments or community agencies
Negotiate solutions and resolve conflicts
Analyze and review data and reports regarding program participation and quality assurance activities
Consult with administrators regarding agency and program goals and objectives
Manage the development, negotiation and monitoring of agreements and program contracts to ensure services are provided and operations are conducted within program parameters
Ensure compliance with federal, State, and private grant conditions, regulations and requirements
Supervise the performance of professional and administrative staff to include assigning work, evaluating performance and conducting appraisal interviews
Interview applicants and select personnel
Delegate authority and responsibility to staff
Review appraisal reports prepared by subordinate supervisors
Provide guidance and counseling
Approve training requests
Resolve personnel matters
Perform related duties as assigned