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Orange County, CA

Director of Behavioral Health Services (BHS)

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Santa Ana, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/22/2026

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What they do

A Clinical Director directs and manages a medical practice, clinic, hospital, or other clinical setting. Organizes and manages of staff physicians, policy implementation, and ensures that standards for medical care are communicated and maintained.

$166,864 / year median in California

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

CAREER DESCRIPTION

Director of Behavioral Health Services (Director of Mental Health/Executive Manager) This recruitment is open to the public and will remain open on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately and submit a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcripts. OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is seeking a Director of Behavioral Health Services (BHS), a key member of the HCA executive team to provide executive management oversight for BHS. Working directly with the HCA Director, the BHS Director is responsible for all County mental health and substance use disorder related services for youth and adults, as well as establishing and maintaining standards for quality medical care and medical oversight of programs and services. The ideal candidate will have at least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional-level administrative/management experience with demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in the management of a large or complex behavioral health, public health, or human services organization, which included: Interpreting/enforcing relevant laws, rules and regulations Responsibility for program planning and development Personnel administration and business operations Budget/fiscal administration for multi-million dollar budgets and/or contracts Qualifying experience must also include full-scope responsibility for managing multiple subordinate supervisors

Minimum Qualifications:

A Master's degree in healthcare, hospital or public administration, behavioral science, nursing, or a closely related field is required. The Director of BHS must also meet certain standards (licensures) related to their training and experience as determined by the State Department of Health Care Services. For detailed information regarding minimum qualifications, please click here . For specific details about the position and requirements, please click here to view the brochure.

To Apply:

Please click 'Apply' and upload copies of your resume (including professional license information), cover letter, and unofficial transcripts. For questions, please contact executive recruiter Espie Martinez at esperanza.martinez@ceo.oc.gov or (714) 713-1397. Executive Recruitments For additional Executive Benefits, please contact the recruiter located on the job bulletin. Click here to view the

Orange County Employee Benefits Home Page Closing Date/Time:

Continuous