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Behavioral Health Director

W. Brown Creative Partners, San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403

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Behavioral Health Director, County of San Luis Obispo, California San Luis Obispo, CA

Annual Salary: $204,006 – $273,395 DOE/DOQ

The County of San Luis Obispo, California, is seeking a transformational Behavioral Health Director to provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for its Behavioral Health Department during a critical period of organizational strengthening. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a compassionate, community-focused department while advancing accountability, performance, and service delivery across mental health and substance use programs.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the Behavioral Health Department.

Oversee five direct reports and mentor managers.

Collaborate closely with the fiscal team, providing input on budget development and oversight.

Advance accountability, performance, and service delivery across mental health and substance use programs.

Partner with advisory bodies, service partners, and community stakeholders to strengthen systems and advance community well‑being.

Qualifications

Executive-level behavioral health leader with Director-level or equivalent experience.

Demonstrated success leading complex public-sector behavioral health systems.

Extensive experience in behavioral health administration, clinical service delivery, and public-sector financing with diverse revenue streams.

Effective communicator and trusted leader who mentors managers and collaborates productively with advisory bodies, service partners, and community stakeholders.

Lead transformation, strengthen systems, and advance community well‑being. Apply today!

View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/0445ed9c-f26c-4104-aefa-1df71ed28b15

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