Job Description:

Lincoln County Health and Human Services is looking to fill the role of Behavioral Health Division Director.

 

The Behavioral Health Department is the largest Division in the largest Department in the County.  The Behavioral Health Division Director directs the planning, management and evaluation of mental health and addiction services within the department. Responsible for coordination of division operated programs and contractor operated programs, while planning for future growth and service responsiveness with HHS administrative staff (Finance, Human Resources, Quality Assurance, Contracts, and Billing) to assure fiscally and structural sustainability of service delivery. Enforces ORS and OARs in mental health and addiction treatment programs. Manages complex programs in terms of function, staff specialization and organizational structure. Supervises program managers and Mental Health and Addictions Medical Directors. Oversees program budget as well as several grants directed at specific services.

 

This position would also be operating with considerable autonomy under direction of the HHS Director. Operating from established and well-known procedures. Performing a variety of professional and complex tasks due to delicate nature of interaction. Making decisions within policy constraints and complying with wide variety of state and federal requirements. Working with high confidential information. The ability to develop, organize and implement strategic plans.   Communicating effectively with a wide range of individuals in a variety of professional settings.  

Benefits:

Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision which is paid at 90% by the County and 10% by the employee. Other fully paid benefits include life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance. Other optional insurances are available. A 401K retirement plan is also provided. The County's current contribution rate is 11%. 

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Five years of post-master's degree experience in mental health, two of which must be of progressively responsible administrative experience including program planning and management and staff supervision. 

Knowledge of:

• Contractual responsibilities of division staff and partner agencies within the community.
• External contacts including the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), the InterCommunity Health Network (IHN), other local or regional health care organizations, local and county human services, corrections, educational agencies, the public, community/service groups, and other government and private agencies.
• Conflict management problem solving and strategic planning.
• Managing and acting on confidential and sensitive information.
• Expert knowledge of the philosophies, principles and practices of behavioral health treatment and services.
• Thorough knowledge of statutes and administrative rules, which govern community health operations, as well as those which define mental health responsibilities.
• Considerable knowledge of administrative principles associated with budgeting, employee supervision, personnel management, and program planning. 

 

Substitution Note: Any satisfactory combination of experience and training which clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the described duties as determined by the County.  
 

Required Education and / or Certifications:

Master's degree in Behavioral Science, Public Administration, or related field.

Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of hire.

 

Desirable Qualifications:
QMHP, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT desired but not required. If the employee is licensed, they are required to maintain current and active licensure and to provide the appropriate verifications at the time of renewals.

 

Position address:	255 SW Coast Highway Newport , OR 97365
Application email:	[email protected]
Application website:	View Website
Application deadline:	Monday, March 31, 2025 - 12:00