Alcohol & Drug Program Manager

Alcohol And Drug Program ManagerThe County of Santa Barbara's Behavioral Wellness Department is accepting applications to fill one (1) full-time position for an Alcohol and Drug Program (ADP) Manager in any location in Santa Barbara County, California. Although this position can be based in any location in Santa Barbara County, it will have countywide responsibility and will require travel to Santa Barbara, Lompoc, and Santa Maria based on the department's operational needs. The countywide classification is Health Services Manager II.

This position is "At-Will" and is exempt from Civil Service provisions.The Alcohol and Drug Program (ADP) Manager reports to the Branch Chief of Alcohol and Drug Programs and serves as a member of the Behavioral Wellness Department management team. This role manages prevention, intervention, and treatment services to prevent or minimize alcohol and other drug-related problems, including behavioral health plan administration for the Drug Medi-Cal Organized System (DMC-ODS) outpatient programs. This position works in close collaboration with Specialty Mental Health programs, Justice programs, and community-based organizations providing Drug Medi-Cal treatment services.

The ADP Program Manager oversees programs countywide, including direct supervision and clinical support for the SUD Wellness and Recovery Access Point (SUD WRAP) Outpatient services, as well as being a department liaison with contractors providing Drug Medi-Cal Treatment Programs.Founded in 1962, it is the mission of the Department of Behavioral Wellness to promote the prevention of and recovery from mental illness and addiction among individuals, families, and communities by providing effective leadership and delivering state-of-the-art, culturally competent services. The Department provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to 10,000 clients with mental illness and substance use disorders annually through its professional staff of over 400, in addition to its many contracted Community-Based Organization (CBO) providers. The Department's decisions and service delivery are guided by the following values:Quality services for persons of all ages with mental illness and/or substance abuseIntegrity in individual and organizational actionsDignity, respect, and compassion for all personsActive involvement of clients and families in treatment, recovery, and policy developmentDiversity throughout our organization and cultural competency in service deliveryA system of care and recovery that is clearly defined and promotes recovery and resiliencyEmphasis on prevention and treatmentTeamwork among department employees in an atmosphere that is respectful and creativeContinuous quality improvement in service delivery and administrationWellness modeled for our clients at all levels; i.e., staff who regularly arrive at the workplace healthy, energetic, and resilientSafety for everyoneThe County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits.

In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:Retirement reciprocityTime and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rateThe Behavioral Wellness Department may offer and may provide reimbursement for reasonable relocation expenses, and, at the discretion of the CEO, can provide flexible relocation assistance, housing and student loan offsets, cash incentives, and/or vacation and sick leave pre-accruals in the interest of attracting the best talent to the organization.The Ideal Candidate will have the following:Extensive experience with evidence-based Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery models, including Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) services.Practical and theoretical knowledge of clinical and administrative applications in the field of substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring disorders (mental health conditions and SUD), including proficiency with state and federal laws governing SUD prevention and treatment services.Proven track record with the management of behavioral health programs, especially those involving Drug Medi-Cal treatment services, specialty mental health services, and justice-involved populations.Ability to manage and understand very difficult and stressful situations.Experience and skills in building and maintaining positive and collaborative relationships with community partners, treatment providers, stakeholders, consumers, and family members.Strong skills in collecting and analyzing data.Experience providing clinical and administrative supervision to multi-disciplinary teams including clinicians, Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) counselors, peer support specialists, and administrative office professionals.Ability to inspire, coach, develop, and empower staff.Experience leading change initiatives such as those addressing healthcare equity, population health, and community well-being issues.These examples are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual.Serves as a member of the County's management team by planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the Behavioral Health Plan administration activities for the DMC-ODS outpatient system of care, including Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Outpatient Services and Intensive Outpatient Services.Ensures successful implementation of evidence-based practices among network providers including: cognitive behavioral treatment, contingency management, medications for addiction treatment, motivational interviewing, recovery principles, and trauma-informed care through regular technical assistance provided to outpatient providers, participation in stakeholder meetings, and supporting the implementing of performance improvement projects among direct service providers.Implements system-side interventions to reach DMC-ODS outpatient level of care annual goals and outcome measures in collaboration with Quality Care Management and contracted outpatient providers, including identification of potential gaps with network adequacy standards and / or HEDIS measures for DMC-ODS outpatient services and regularly communicating identified challenges or barriers to departmental clinical leads.Directs, coordinates, and participates in the development of integrated screening and assessment workflows for County behavioral health outpatient programs and implement strategies for the integration of behavioral health services including mild / moderate mental health interventions and substance use disorder interventions consistent with CalAIM initiatives and department priorities.Participates in regular SmartCare Action Team meetings and serves as a liaison for DMC-ODS contracted providers for utilization of the County electronic health record and billing system, providing technical assistance with the user face including reporting functions, chart reviews, and CalOMS data entry; identifies barriers and communicates technical and / or clinical solutions to department leads.Oversees County SUD WRAP Outpatient treatment services by providing clinical oversight, staff clinical and administrative supervision, and adherence to documentation standards and minimum billable services requirements using weekly SmartCare reporting and data monitoring activities.Ensures County ADP direct service programs are in compliance with Department of Health Care Services certification requirements including Drug Medi-Cal certification requirements and AOD Certification requirements such as biannual renewals and site certification requirements.Provides strategic and operational leadership for the Behavioral Health Linkages Justice-Involved Re-Entry Initiative including clinical guidance for treatment of co-occurring conditions, monitoring of post-release linkage to behavioral health services, data management, and staff supervision.Evaluates SUD WRAP services and DMC-ODS programs to ensure adherence to strategic and performance goals; manages work systems and processes; maintains and updates procedures; researches trends and best practices in SUD treatment and BH services; and recommends and implements operational and /or program changes.Supervises SUD WRAP Outpatient staff and Behavioral Health Linkages staff, which include clinical, professional, and support staff; and is responsible for conducting performance evaluations, employee development, hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.Represents Behavioral Wellness in meetings and collaborative initiatives involving SUD intervention, treatment and recovery services collaborating with the general public, County staff, and external agencies regarding CalAIM Justice-Involved Re-Entry Initiatives, school-based SUD services, and outreach activities.Performs other related duties as required.The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below may be acquired through various types of training, education, and experience. A typical way to acquire the required knowledge and abilities would be:Equivalent of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in public health administration, public administration, behavioral/mental health, or related field and,Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a behavioral health field, mental health services, substance use disorder prevention or treatment services, social work, etc. including at least two (2) years as a supervisor or manager.A valid California license in one of the following:Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)Clinical PsychologistPsychiatristNote on Out-of-State Licensure: Applicants must possess valid California, clinical licensure in their profession at the time of application.This position also requires the possession and maintenance of a valid California