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Alameda County Behavioral Health Department’s Guidance Clinic is recruiting for a provisional* Behavioral Health Clinical Manager

We are seeking a passionate and committed leader to support the Guidance Clinic team.

$109,678.40 - $133,286.40 Annually

Plus, excellent benefits!

This is a provisional recruitment.

*Provisional Appointments:  For a provisional appointment, a civil service exam is not required. However, incumbents remain at-will until successfully competing in the civil service examination process. 

THE GUIDANCE CLINIC

The Alameda County Behavioral Health Department’s (ACBHD) Guidance Clinic (GC) is situated within ACBHD’s Forensic, Diversion and Re-Entry System of Care, and is the behavioral health provider at the Juvenile Justice Center.

The GC provides an array of behavioral health services for detained youth and young adults. The GC works in the Transition Center to provide re-entry support, discharge planning and case management. Our focus is linking high-end mental health youth to mental health provides in the community and other resources. When appropriate and feasible, the GC provides family engagement/support, family therapy and family case management.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are seeking an experienced professional who can manage the complexity of the role as well as manage relationships across agencies. The ideal candidate is a deep listener who integrates multiple perspectives thoughtfully and has keen interest in working with justice involved youth and collaborating with law enforcement partners. As a strong leader, you will have skills in delegation, coaching, problem-solving, and meeting facilitation.

THE POSITION

The Behavioral Health Clinical Manager (BHC Manager) oversees the Guidance Clinic’s clinical operations and reports to the Director of Juvenile Justice Health Services. The BHC Manager currently supervises the following GC staff: six clinicians, one mental health specialist and one administrative clerical lead.

This position requires the BHC Manager to be onsite Monday - Friday.

Alameda County Health Care Services Agency is enriched with a diverse workforce. We believe the best way to deliver optimal programs and services to our communities is to hire and promote talents that are representative of the communities we serve. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS

In addition to a competitive salary, employees also enjoy an attractive benefits package with the following elements:

For your Health & Well-Being

• Medical and Dental HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short and Long -Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
• Annual Cost of Living Adjustments as determined by bargaining units
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• May be eligible for up to $1,200 in annual County allowance

For your Work/Life Balance

• 12 paid holidays
• 4 Floating holidays and 7 Management Paid Leave days
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Employee Mortgage Loan Program
• Group Auto/Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Child Care Resources

*Benefit rates are dependent upon the management employee's represented or unrepresented classification.

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