Why Join DHCS?
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!
About this Role:
The Assistant Deputy Director (ADD), Behavioral Health (BH), Career Executive Assignment Level B, assists the Deputy Director (DD), BH, in providing leadership to the Department’s BH program. The ADD, BH, provides management and support in implementing BH initiatives designed to achieve equitable health care outcomes and ensure consistent access to high-quality mental health and substance use disorder care.
The ADD, BH, acts on behalf of the DD, BH, and collaborates with DHCS Executive Staff, program partners, and external stakeholders, including but not limited to, the California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS), the Legislature, state and federal agencies, as well as members of the public and media.
The ADD, BH, works under the general direction of the DD, BH, and alongside another ADD, BH, and is a member of DHCS Executive Staff.
This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) upon assuming office, annually by April 1, and upon leaving office.
If you are interested in helping lead DHCS’ BH by serving as an ADD, BH, complete and submit the required application package documents and apply today!
Do you have questions and/or need assistance? Contact Executiverecruitment@dhcs.ca.gov. We are here to help you through this Career Executive Assignment hiring process.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.