Work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Mental Health. Directs the development, operation, evaluation, and financing of children's behavioral health services delivered by the designated Community Mental Health System. Using a strategic planning process, directs and supervises central office staff to ensure comprehensive and coordinated behavioral health services. Performs related duties as required. Duties are generally performed in office settings throughout the state.
Extensive travel requires private means of transportation.
Attendance at a variety of Unit, Division, AHS and other local state or national multi-agency conferences can be anticipated, many involving a leadership or chairperson role. Night and evening meetings can be anticipated. Highly contentious issues and problems may be encountered in the course of defining the provision of behavioral health services. Graduate work in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Psychiatric nursing may be substituted for up to two years of the experience on a semester for six months basis.