Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Leading Non-Profit | Sign on/Relo bonus! | Help grow new location!

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Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are one of California's largest and most successful social services organizations supporting children, youth and their families through a wide range of social services. We are committed to ensuring that every child is loved, every family is supported and every individual has the tools to succeed. Our services are delivered through six divisions: Foster Care and Adoption, Transitional Aged Youth, Residential, Home-based Services, Behavioral Health, and Family and Community.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Access to the free Employee Perks Program. Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, wellness, pet care, gym memberships, theme parks, and more
• Flexible Hybrid Schedule. Enjoy the mix of remote and in-office work, supporting work-life balance
• Flexible paid time off including 11 paid holidays, 10 vacation days, 10 sick leave days, two diversity days, and paid birthday time off.
• Access to our employee assistance program including 24/7 crisis line; up to 6 counseling sessions per issue.
• Training opportunities are available to support your ongoing development and career aspirations.
• Collaborate in a supportive, inclusive, and mission-aligned culture.
• Opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives that support employee wellbeing.

Job Details

The Associate Mental Health Division Director, under the supervision of the Mental Health Division Director, will assist in providing direction and support to local programs regarding budget, operations, and clinical practice. The Associate Director is responsible for contributing to the development of program policies, procedures, initiatives, and projects. This role supports the implementation of program best practice reviews, ensures adherence to standards, and provides training and support to local offices to help them meet program outcomes. Additionally, the Associate Director will offer direct support to the Mental Health Division Director and the Senior Executive Team in the execution of key initiatives and strategic projects

**This position is based in Santa Cruz, CA with an expectation of on-site presence, including oversight of evening and weekend coverage schedules as needed.

Responsibilities:
*Program Operations & Strategic Support
- Serve as the second-in-command and provide leadership support to CSU and CCPP operations.
- Collaborate on strategic planning and implementation to align with agency and division goals.
- Assist with the agency’s responses to RFPs, RFQs, and new service opportunities.
- Act as the division lead in the absence of the Mental Health Division Director.
- Partner with other Associate Division Directors to execute cross-agency initiatives.
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*Compliance, Quality & Risk Oversight
- Ensure compliance with DHCS, Community Care Licensing (CCL), Joint Commission, and Medi-Cal standards.
- Lead or assist in quarterly best practice reviews and drive practice improvements.
- Review incident reports and provide consultation on corrective action or quality enhancements.
- Collaborate with the Quality Management team to implement findings from audits and reviews.

*Staff Training, Development & Communication
- Help identify staff core competencies and design targeted training programs.
- Facilitate and lead workgroups, performance planning, and team development.
- Communicate agency initiatives and practice expectations to managers and frontline staff.
- Provide coaching and support to local leaders on performance management.

*Data Systems, Reporting & Project Oversight
- Coordinate with AltruIT and internal teams on database updates and data integrity.
- Track project timelines, deliverables, and proactively flag issues to leadership.
- Maintain divisional SharePoint, team sites, and other communication platforms.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or licensed Psychologist.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership role in behavioral health, residential care or related role
• Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record
• Fingerprint/DOJ clearance, Child Abuse Index, TB/Health clearance
• Experience launching or managing a 24/7 youth crisis or residential care setting is highly preferred
• Familiarity with Medi-Cal billing, DHCS regulations and CCL requirements
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams with working with public health/funder contracts is highly preferred

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Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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