Represents the Department on committees, and work groups. Coordinates special initiatives and projects with the Agency of Human Services, Health Care Authority, and the Governor's Office. Serves as Acting Commissioner in his her absence. Performs related duties as required. Private means of transportation must be provided for required travel.
Duties frequently require hours outside of the normally scheduled work day or week.
Short deadlines for completed projects should be anticipated. Incumbent will be required to facilitate disparate opinions and positions among various parties in contentious situations. Six years at a professional level in an administrative or consulatative position in mental health or mental retardation. Three years at a professional level in an administrative or consulatative position in mental health or mental retardation.