SUMMARY

Within the authority limits delegated by the Director of Treatment Services, the Assistant Director of Mental Health is expected to be capable of assuming complete responsibility of all essential department functions. Each designated department is comprised of multiple programs and the assistant director will make decisions and recommendations for the department that can impact client care and services, financial performance and viability, and program development and future growth of programs

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides leadership to the Mental Health department and directs the overall management, organization and operations of all services and related activities for multiple programs
• Establishes implements and monitors department goals, objectives, corrective action plans, and procedures, conferring with agency leaders, peers and staff, as necessary
• Prepares and/or manages monthly statistical reporting of program services and other reports required for research, evaluation and accountability
• Responsible for the content, quality and measurable impact of services provided by the programs in the Department in their relationship with other departments and programs, accrediting bodies, contractors, clients, and other key stakeholders
• Assist in developing and monitoring annual operating plan and budget for all programs within the designated Department, in coordination with Finance. Manages fiscal operation of the Department to meet or exceed annual budget expectations; participates in the preparation of annual budget projections or adjustments; monitors expenditures; provides input and coordinates with staff to ensure adherence to budget
• Responsible for employee staffing, on-boarding, retention and administration across the Department. Performs managerial duties including: recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating Department supervisory and administrative staff; oversees recruitment and supervision of consultants; manages performance, conducts performance appraisals and recommends salary increases; takes disciplinary measures as needed
• Oversees and coordinates the Department team's efforts to ensure all programs meet or exceed performance standards as established by agency, COA, CCL, WASC, CDE, Contractors (e.g., DMH, DCFS, CAPIT, etc.) grant funders, other agency stakeholders
• Participates, co-leads, and/or coordinates, as needed, on appropriate agency committees or teams in support of agency mission, implementation of strategic plan and direction. Actively participates in agency policy assessment, development, implementation and review
• Advances knowledge and currency regarding industry standards, regulatory changes, innovations and trends by actively participating with professional associations, such as, but not limited to California Alliance, National Alliance, ACHSA, etc.
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

In the course of performing this job, the incumbent must be able to lift at least 40 lbs. Frequent writing, twisting, talking, listening, sitting, typing and repetitive motions. Occasional driving, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, carrying, climbing stairs and standing