JOB
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with expertise in negotiating, developing, administering, and monitoring complex healthcare, behavioral health, or related field contracts. They possess strong knowledge of public sector or health care sector contracting, Medi-Cal, behavioral health systems, provider reimbursement, and contract performance management. The successful candidate can effectively oversee contract negotiations and implementation, invoice review, fiscal accountability, and provider performance while ensuring quality service delivery and regulatory compliance. They excel at building collaborative relationships with community-based organizations, behavioral healthcare providers, managed care plans, and government partners. Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to balance provider support, accountability, and organizational objectives.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: July 20, 2026
Oral Examination: Tentatively the week of August 3, 2026
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THE POSITION
The Chief of Contracts Administration Division is a member of the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Senior Leadership Team and reports to the Assistant Director of the Behavioral Health Plan. This position provides leadership for the Department's contract governance, provider relations, contract performance, fiscal oversight, and provider monitoring functions. The Chief leads the newly established Contracts Administration Division, which strengthens the Department's behavioral health managed care, provider network oversight, contract administration, and accountability systems.
The Chief is responsible for developing the Division's structure, processes, and strategic direction while integrating existing contract administration functions and teams into a comprehensive division-level program focused on contract development, contract procurement, negotiations, provider engagement, contract compliance, fiscal monitoring, performance management, and quality improvement. The position collaborates with executive leadership to advance Department priorities, improve provider network performance, and support access to quality behavioral health services.
Division Overview
The Contracts Administration Division is responsible for the procurement, development, negotiation, administration, and oversight of the Department's contracts and provider network. The Division establishes standardized contract governance processes, including contract development, execution, lifecycle management, contract compliance, and coordination of Board of Supervisors agenda items related to Department contracts.
The Division also serves as the Department's primary resource for provider relations, working with contracted providers to support service delivery, strengthen partnerships, facilitate communication, address operational issues, and promote compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include provider onboarding, contract performance monitoring, provider support, and quality improvement activities.
The Division oversees fiscal monitoring and accountability functions related to contracted services, including invoice review, budget monitoring, validation of billed services, review of financial and performance reports, and monitoring of contract deliverables and outcomes.
Through these activities, the Division ensures strong internal controls, accountability, and alignment between contract requirements, service delivery, performance expectations, and reimbursement while supporting a transparent, compliant, and high-performing behavioral health system.
Questions? We're Here to Help!
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, the recruitment process, or need assistance with your application, please contact the Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Recruitment Team at (209) 525-6112 or [email protected]. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Develop, implement, and maintain standardized contract procurement and governance processes across the Behavioral Health Plan;
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Oversee the full life cycle of provider contracts, including development, execution, monitoring, amendments and renewal;
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Lead provider monitoring efforts to ensure compliance with contract requirements, service expectations, and regulatory standards;
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Oversee and strengthen invoice review and approval processes to ensure accuracy, documentation, and alignment with contract terms;
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Establish and monitor internal controls to support fiscal integrity and audit readiness;
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Identify gaps in provider performance, billing practices, or compliance, and implement corrective actions;
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Collaborate with Systems of Care Leadership, Quality Services, Fiscal, and Provider Relations to align contract requirements with service delivery and performance monitoring;
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Develop policies, procedures, and tools to support consistent contract administration and oversight;
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Supervise staff responsible for contract administration, provider monitoring, and fiscal review functions;
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Provide technical assistance and guidance to internal teams and contracted providers;
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Analyze data and trends to inform decision-making, improve processes, and reduce system risk;
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Support audits, reviews, and reporting requirements at the county, state, and federal levels Motivate, coach, and support staff in achieving departmental goals;
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Lead efforts to address system and program level crisis and emergencies, and perform effectively under stressful conditions;
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Prepare and deliver clear and professional presentations to diverse audiences;
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Prepare specialized reports, including Board agenda items and responses to public or stakeholder inquiries;
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Contribute to the development and monitoring of the department’s annual budget and quarterly updates;
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Develop policies and procedures in accordance with applicable regulations;
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Uphold and actively promote the vision, mission, and values of the department and the County; and perform other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE
Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.
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Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
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Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.
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Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
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Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months.
GENERAL INFORMATION
CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION
Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Unclassified Service of the County and considered “at will” for labor relations purposes. The individual selected will participate in the Stanislaus County Pay-for-Performance program, as well as receive additional benefits.
The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab.
Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County.
Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).
RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS
Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodations Request Form prior to the test administration date. Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the "Additional Information" section of the application form.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
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Pass County-paid pre-employment job-related background investigation.
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Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
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Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.
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Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and meet County insurability requirements.
APPLICATION AND/OR EXAMINATION APPEAL RIGHTS
Application and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity, fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Chief Executive Officer within seven (7) days after the examination results are emailed.
DISCLAIMER
Stanislaus County reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this flyer to better meet the needs of County service. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The information contained in the bulletin is information which sets forth a general summary of benefits for this respective position. This information is not legally binding. The benefits and other information regarding this position may be found in the Stanislaus County Code, the Stanislaus County Personnel Policies manual, or in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s), and such information prevails over information contained in this flyer. Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office/Human Relations.
