Job Description

PLEASE READ THIS JOB ANNOUCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY . An Alameda County Job Application is required in order to be considered for ALL County recruitments.

Alameda County Behavioral Health Department is recruiting for a *provisional:

ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

$154,024.00-$187,220.80 Annually

Plus, an excellent benefits package!

This is a *provisional position

*Provisional Appointments: For a provisional appointment, a civil service exam is not required. However, to obtain a regular position, the appointee will need to compete successfully in a County Exam when open.

ABOUT US

As part of Alameda County Health, the Behavioral Health Department supports people with Medi-Cal and without insurance living with serious mental illness and substance use conditions along their path toward wellness, recovery, and resiliency. We provide services through a network of contracted mental health and substance use providers and administer the State’s resources and training for behavioral health providers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals. We advocate for our patients and families and create space for personal engagement in their care.

We are outpatient specialists for mental health services for older adults and youth, substance use providers and treatment program specialists, advocates for quality improvement and patients’ rights, and psychiatric and integrated health care providers.

For more information about the Behavioral Health Department, please visit .

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.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

NOTE : The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

1. Plans, coordinates, directs, and implements intervention, treatment, and recovery programs for a comprehensive County-wide alcohol and drug program delivery system; recommends the provision of services and activities, resource development and funding priorities, establish facilities and contracting, in accomplishing objectives of the County Alcohol and Drug treatment programs through subordinate staff, supervisory and administrative staff.

2. Implements multiple federal, state, and local public and private program funds and funding sources, and grants; determines financial implications of legislative/regulatory changes and provides analysis.

3. Monitors and interprets changes in laws and regulations related to the Department of Health Care Services as it relates to AOD.

4. Negotiates, administers, evaluates, and monitors contracts with community-based provider organizations.

5. Makes presentations to community groups and responds to requests from the media on alcohol and drug treatment program matters; participates in and represents the County in related meetings.

6. Recruits, supervises, trains, directs, and evaluates staff; may recommend discipline if necessary.

7. Participates as an active member of the Behavioral Health Department’s Operational Leadership Team.

8. Collaborates with County agencies/departments to develop and implement integrated administrative services where appropriate.

9. Directs development of reports and studies including responses to inquiries from funding/regulatory agencies, internal performance audits, Board of Supervisors, County Administrator, and/or Director of Health Care Services.

ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

(For a detailed listing of the essential responsibilities and core competency requirements for this position, please click above.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE :

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.

AND

EDUCATION :

Possession of master's degree from an accredited university in Public Administration, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, or related behavioral science.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION :

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

HOW TO APPLY

Deadline: TBD

Please submit a County of Alameda Job Application, resume and cover letter to:

Tyler Clark, ( HCSAJOBAPPS@acgov.org )

The application template is available online on Alameda County’s Online Employment Center @

NEW USERS can click on “ Fill out and application ” to fill out an application template. Once theapplication is completed, candidates can click on the “ Review ” tab to “ Print My Application ” or “ SAVE as PDF ”.

Alameda County HCSA is enriched with a diverse workforce. We believe the best way to deliver optimal programs and services to our communities is to hire and promote talents that are representative of the communities we serve. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS

In addition to a competitive salary, employees also enjoy an attractive benefits package with the following elements:

For your Health & Well-Being

• 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)
• 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, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Group Auto/Home Insurance
• 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

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change

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