Mental Health Services Manager (Senior)

Solano County•Fairfield, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Services Manager (Senior) is responsible for a variety of duties that include clinical services and oversight, program planning, and interdepartmental and community relations. This position works closely with the Adult Services Administrator to provide collaborative leadership. The Mental Health Services Manager Senior oversees adult system of care teams and programs serving individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges, including acute and subacute services, crisis aftercare, complex transitions in care, and Mental Health Rehabilitation Centers. The Mental Health Services Manager Senior leads program development, manages contracts, and ensures programs comply with funding, data collection, tracking, analysis, and reporting requirements. The position also oversees clinical quality assurance and develops policies and procedures to improve service access, service delivery, and coordination between County and provider networks. In addition, the Mental Health Services Manager Senior collaborates with internal programs and external partners to strengthen the continuum of care and improve outcomes for individuals receiving behavioral health services. Familiarity with Medi Cal waivers and SUBG/MHBG funding and oversight is preferred. The duties for this position will include oversight of delegated County and contracted programs to ensure high quality, evidence based services are delivered in a cost effective manner; management of specialty programs such as the Hospital Liaison Program, CARE Team, and Sub Acute Team; oversight of contracted programs including the Crisis Residential Program, Crisis Stabilization Unit, and Psychiatric Health Facility; and providing support to supervisors to promote employee development, engagement, and wellness.

Requirements

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in a Mental Health program
One year of management capacity experience
A Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Psychology, Social Work or a related field
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid licensed Marriage, Family Therapist (MFT) license as issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license, or a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology (depending upon assignment)
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license may be required

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Medi Cal waivers and SUBG/MHBG funding and oversight is preferred
Strong clinical judgment
Advanced program management experience
Thorough understanding of acute, subacute, crisis, residential, and other high acuity behavioral health systems of care
Experience leading complex behavioral health programs while balancing clinical quality, fiscal responsibility, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence
Expertise in public sector behavioral health systems, including Medi Cal requirements, quality improvement, contract oversight, performance monitoring, and evidence based practices
Skilled at translating strategic priorities into effective operational plans while ensuring programs remain client centered, trauma informed, culturally responsive, and aligned with department goals
Effective and collaborative leader who develops staff, promotes accountability, and fosters a positive team environment
Communicates clearly, exercises sound judgment in complex situations, and builds strong partnerships with hospitals, crisis providers, law enforcement, community organizations, and other system partners to strengthen the continuum of care
Committed to equity, innovation, and delivering high quality, accessible behavioral health services that improve outcomes for the diverse communities they serve

Responsibilities

Clinical services and oversight
Program planning
Interdepartmental and community relations
Oversee adult system of care teams and programs serving individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges, including acute and subacute services, crisis aftercare, complex transitions in care, and Mental Health Rehabilitation Centers
Lead program development
Manage contracts
Ensure programs comply with funding, data collection, tracking, analysis, and reporting requirements
Oversee clinical quality assurance
Develop policies and procedures to improve service access, service delivery, and coordination between County and provider networks
Collaborate with internal programs and external partners to strengthen the continuum of care and improve outcomes for individuals receiving behavioral health services
Oversight of delegated County and contracted programs to ensure high quality, evidence based services are delivered in a cost effective manner
Management of specialty programs such as the Hospital Liaison Program, CARE Team, and Sub Acute Team
Oversight of contracted programs including the Crisis Residential Program, Crisis Stabilization Unit, and Psychiatric Health Facility
Providing support to supervisors to promote employee development, engagement, and wellness