Description

UC Davis Medical Center

Sacramento, CA

Behavioral Health Psychiatric Manager 2

Salary or Pay Range: $122,300.00 - $259,900.00

This position manages the mental and behavioral health services that are provided to adults incarcerated in the Sacramento County Correctional Facilities. Under contract with Sacramento County, the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences provides mental health services at two correctional facilities in the Sacramento region. The position is responsible for an average daily adult population at both facilities of roughly 3,200, with at least 1,800 individuals receiving mental health services at some time during their incarceration. The manager is also responsible for managing a $390 million budget, 155 employees that provide services at both facilities, and over 78,000 patient encounters annually. This is the area's largest mental health provider, and services continue to develop rapidly including acute inpatient, subacute intensive outpatient program, and Jail Based Competency Treatment. 

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the manager of this program will work closely with Sacramento County Leadership, the Sacramento County Sheriff, the UC Davis Hospital and community programs and partners to establish programs and services that meet the needs of the incarcerated adults and the requirements of the County’s Mental Health Remedial Plan. Through subordinate managers and supervisors, this position will (i) manage and direct a full range of administrative activities with authority to solve problems and take action on issues involving human resource activities, budget development and remedial plan coordination, and program development directly related to the mental and behavioral services provided under contract, (ii) Manage the development of Policies and Procedures to address requirements and program services, (iii) Collaborate with the CAO, Medical and County Health Services Administrator at both correctional faculties and other community programs to define and implement short- and long-range goals, assess existing and future program needs, and (iv) Provide outreach to community partners, establish priorities and develop and implement mental health Case Management services for patients with serious mental illness.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

•  Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)or Licensed Psychologist 
• Advanced degree in related area
• Required 5 years’ work experience in correctional mental health care, combined with ten years progressive management experience.
• Experience in community outreach and serving underserved populations.
• HR and Administrative Management experience, including: At least 10 years’ experience overseeing Human Resources.
• At least 5 years’ experience overseeing the development and implementation of mental health programs in a correctional setting.
• Ability to develop budgets and operate within an established budget.
• Ability to design staffing levels to meet divisional/program needs.
• Develop position descriptions, conduct extensive interviews, select qualified individuals, provide initial and ongoing training and mentor staff; ability to deal with confidential personnel matters.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills to effectively foster positive communication within a complex organization.
• Ability to implement and adhere to UCD and Department policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop performance standards, measure performance, and evaluate and correct performance.
• Encourage professional development for staff to enhance performance and career growth.
• Advanced knowledge of the mental health treatment for justice involved patients and community outreach, collaboration, and resource development.
• Decision Making: On a regular and continuous basis, exercises administrative judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people, costs, and/or quality of service within the functional area.
• Planning skills to analyze program goals and objectives to make accurate short- and long-term projections to establish program needs and resource requirements.
• Knowledge of organizational theory, principles, and practices of management techniques to make effective judgments and recommendations.
• Demonstrated skills to communicate efficiently and effectively (both orally and written) with all levels of academic, administrative, clinical and staff personnel within the School, Campus, Medical Center and outside agencies and institutions.
• Skilled in computers and knowledgeable of the appropriate programs necessary for the effective management of business operations of the unit.Strategic Planning: Knowledge and demonstrated skills of strategic planning (short and long term).
• Advanced ability to effectively lead subordinate managers and supervisors to achieve objectives, uphold professional standards, and develop leadership qualities.

Preferred Qualifications

•  Experience managing staff or leading a large program in a union environment. 
• Ability to anticipate, recognize and analyze problems; devise and implement changes and solutions. Demonstrated skills to work independently with little or no direction.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively interpret policies and communicate to faculty and staff.
• Ability to exercise authority, direct and motivate others.
• Planning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills to anticipate, avert and resolve issues of staffing, scheduling, and task allocations.
• Flexibility to maintain continuity of programs while considering individual staff needs and goals.
• Ability to follow/give directions to complete duties and/or assignments correctly, independently managing workload assignments to meet established deadlines.
• Ability to develop organizational structures, efficient systems and policies and procedures.
• Ability to work as a team member, to keep supervisors informed of relevant organization issues, deadlines, and problems.
• Ability to understand multiple mathematical concepts; read and interpret statistical data; and construct charts and graphs.
• Ability to understand and integrate the UCDHS's mission, commitments, and projects within a teaching, research, and service-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of University Policies and Procedures as pertains to staff as well as Union contracts regarding personnel

Key Responsibilities

• 70% - Correctional Mental Health Programs Development and Management
• 10% - Oversight, Implementation and Integration of the Mental Health Remedial Plan
• 10% - Community Programs and Integration
• 10% - Education Programming and Policy and Procedure Management

Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment 
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at:

http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=320393

Job ID #85208