Mental Health Assistant Director

Salary: $108,430.40 - $131,809.60 Annually
Location : Tehama County, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-00039
Department: Health Services Agency
Opening Date: 02/10/2025
Closing Date: 2/24/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
Tehama County Health Services Agency is committed to a healthy community. We provide integrated services to Tehama County residents through education, prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment, and follow up. Our staff are valued for their contributions to client care, whether they work in direct services or are in key support roles. We collaborate, communicate, and support each other so we can focus on what's most important, the overall health of our clients.
Every position is a key position at Health Services. We value input, good communication, and collaboration within our organization as well as with our agency partners. If you would enjoy working with people who are committed to the health of our residents, then our agency would like to hear from you.
About the Position:
Under the administrative direction of the Mental Health Director, supervises the Mental Health Division of the Health Services Agency. Serves as the Division Director during the Mental Health Director's absence. Coordinates public relations efforts; develops funding resources and manages the division budget. Performs related administrative and professional work as required.
Examples of Duties

• Manages and directs the daily activities of the Division through appropriate delegation, managerial support, and work supervision.
• Assesses County mental health service needs; plans, implements and supervises mental health services and programs to meet such needs; in cooperation with other division directors coordinates integrated services among all divisions.
• Monitors operations and procedures; evaluates division and program issues, and recommends and implements solutions.
• Assists in establishing agency goals, policies and procedures in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations; evaluates new laws and their potential impact on the County.
• Supervises, advises, consults with and evaluates the work of Mental Health Division supervisory personnel and contract employees to ensure effective division operations and quality client services and care.

Education, Experience & Licenses
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade and graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Master's degree in social work or related field.

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a mental health setting including three (3) years of supervisory experience.

• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

License & Special Requirements:

• Requires a valid California driver's license.
• Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist or a Licensed Clinical Psychologist;
• Must complete periodic continuing education coursework as required to maintain active licensure.
• Must possess, or be willing to obtain, a national provider identifier (NPI).

Recruitment Information
The department is recruiting to fill one (1) vacancy

In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Mental Health Assistant Director, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
HOW TO APPY

This position is open until filled.

For first consideration please apply ASAP, as we will conduct interviews with qualified candidates as they apply for the position.
Submit Cover Letter and Resume

Craig W. Southerland

Public Service Search

(619) 393-9508
Tehama County is an equal employment opportunity employer.
NOTE: THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES.*Rates listed in this flyer represent a full-time employee's accrual rate and health insurance premium rate. Part-time employees will have pro-rated accruals and health insurance premium rates based on the number of hours they work.

This position is represented by the Tehama County Management Employees' Association.
SALARY:

• Annual salary step increases based upon satisfactory performance and completion of one year of employment (Step A to E).

HEALTH:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for medical, dental, and vision plan is paid by the County (EPO Plan). The plan covers the employee and all eligible dependents at NO ADDITIONAL COST!
• Employee premiums are $234.54 per month as of January 1, 2025 for employee and all eligible dependents.

PAID LEAVES:

• Benefits also include an annual paid leave plan of
  • 96 hours of vacation (increases upon continuous years of service)
  • 96 hours of sick leave
  • 40 hours of Management Leave per year
  • 14 paid holidays plus one 8 hour personal holiday

LIFE INSURANCE:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for a $30,000 life insurance plan for the employee is paid for by the County.

RETIREMENT:

• A retirement plan through CalPERS.
  • CalPERS Formulas:
    • Classic member = 2% @ 55
    • New Member = 2% @ 62
• A Deferred Compensation retirement plan option with a County match of up to a maximum of $100 per month.

ASSISTANCE & PROGRAMS:

• Employee Assistance Program: Provided to all employees and employee's family members at no cost.
• LiveHealth Online: Access to a medical provider 24/7 from the comfort of your home at NO COST!
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• Hinge Health: Lower Back & Joint Pain Program
• Carrum Health: Enhanced Surgery Benefits Program
• Assist to Own: Down Payment Assistance Program

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

02

How many years of progressively responsible experience in a mental health setting do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years to less than 4 years of experience
• 4 or more years of experience

03

How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years to less than 4 years of experience
• 4 or more years of experience

04

Are you currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist or a Licensed Clinical Psychologist?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

05

Do you have a valid, non-expired California Driver's License or can you obtain one within 6 months?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess, or are willing to obtain, a national provider identifier (NPI)?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

07

Describe the job that you enjoyed the least. What were your responsibilities? What did you not like about it? Was there anything that you enjoyed about this position?
08

What type of work environment do you work best in? Describe a time when you worked in this environment?
09

Describe a job where you performed in a similar capacity to this position here at Health Services. What did you like about it? What did you dislike about this type of work?
10

In your experience, how does an organization effectively encourage your use of your discretionary energy and effort; that willingness each employee has to go the extra mile, push harder, spend more time, and do whatever is necessary to get the job done?
11

Describe what you believe are the most effective roles that a good manager plays in his/her relationship with reporting staff members.
12

How would reporting staff members describe their relationship with you? What would they like to see you do more of, less of start and stop?
Required Question