Help us lead a team dedicated to mental health wellness and recovery!
Solano County Behavioral Health is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our services aim to empower all community members throughout their journey towards wellness and recovery. It is also of equal importance for us to improve access to quality care for underserved and under-represented ethnic and minority populations who have been historically marginalized by health care systems. We are seeking qualified staff who possess valuable life experiences and expertise to ensure our workforce is culturally and linguistically responsive and leverages diversity to foster innovation and positive outcomes for the people we serve.
THE POSITION:
The Mental Health Services Manager (Senior) is responsible for a variety of duties that include clinical services and oversight, program planning, and interdepartmental and community relations. This position works closely with the Adult Services Administrator to provide collaborative leadership. The Mental Health Services Manager Senior oversees adult system of care teams and programs serving individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges, including acute and subacute services, crisis aftercare, complex transitions in care, and Mental Health Rehabilitation Centers.
The Mental Health Services Manager Senior leads program development, manages contracts, and ensures programs comply with funding, data collection, tracking, analysis, and reporting requirements. The position also oversees clinical quality assurance and develops policies and procedures to improve service access, service delivery, and coordination between County and provider networks. In addition, the Mental Health Services Manager Senior collaborates with internal programs and external partners to strengthen the continuum of care and improve outcomes for individuals receiving behavioral health services. Familiarity with Medi Cal waivers and SUBG/MHBG funding and oversight is preferred.
The duties for this position will include oversight of delegated County and contracted programs to ensure high quality, evidence based services are delivered in a cost effective manner; management of specialty programs such as the Hospital Liaison Program, CARE Team, and Sub Acute Team; oversight of contracted programs including the Crisis Residential Program, Crisis Stabilization Unit, and Psychiatric Health Facility; and providing support to supervisors to promote employee development, engagement, and wellness.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate for the Mental Health Services Manager Senior position is a seasoned behavioral health leader with strong clinical judgment, advanced program management experience, and a thorough understanding of acute, subacute, crisis, residential, and other high acuity behavioral health systems of care. They have experience leading complex behavioral health programs while balancing clinical quality, fiscal responsibility, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate demonstrates expertise in public sector behavioral health systems, including Medi Cal requirements, quality improvement, contract oversight, performance monitoring, and evidence based practices. They are skilled at translating strategic priorities into effective operational plans while ensuring programs remain client centered, trauma informed, culturally responsive, and aligned with department goals.
This individual is an effective and collaborative leader who develops staff, promotes accountability, and fosters a positive team environment. They communicate clearly, exercise sound judgment in complex situations, and build strong partnerships with hospitals, crisis providers, law enforcement, community organizations, and other system partners to strengthen the continuum of care. They are committed to equity, innovation, and delivering high quality, accessible behavioral health services that improve outcomes for the diverse communities they serve.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in a Mental Health program of which one year was in a management capacity.
Education: A Master's degree is required from an accredited college or university with a major in Psychology, Social Work or a related field.
Other Requirements
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Depending upon assignment, incumbents in this class may be required to possess a valid licensed Marriage, Family Therapist (MFT) license as issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license, or a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology.
Employees who were appointed as Mental Health Program Managers prior to January 1, 1979, are exempt from the license provided they remain in this classification in the Solano County Mental Health Division.
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license may be required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Depending upon assignment, incumbents in this class may be required to possess a valid licensed Marriage, Family Therapist (MFT) license as issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license, or a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology.
Employees who were appointed as Mental Health Program Managers prior to January 1, 1979, are exempt from the license provided they remain in this classification in the Solano County Mental Health Division.
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license may be required.
SELECTION PROCESS:
08/26/2026 – Deadline to submit application and required documents.
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the NeoGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the application final filing deadline. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application’s employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write “see resume,” as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.
Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-1113, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL:
A Master’s degree is required for this position. All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date may be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to
[email protected]. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Mental Heath Services Manager (Senior)) and the recruitment number (26-137140-02) in your email or fax.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS:
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE (or APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE). Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Independent travel may be required.
Selectees for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11165/11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting and Section 15630 relating to Adult Abuse and reporting.
Candidates for some positions in this class will be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation and/or policy.
Employees may be subject to be on call on a 24 hour basis for crisis management.
Incumbents may be required to be able to work in an environment which may include exposure to communicable disease.
ADA COMPLIANCE:
Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.
Environmental Factors: Incumbents must be able to work in an institutional environment which may include exposure to communicable disease and unpleasant working conditions.
