Director of Behavioral Health
San Bernardino County, San Bernardino, CA, United States
The Opportunity
The Director of Behavioral Health serves as the County’s chief executive for behavioral health services, providing strategic leadership and oversight of a large, complex system delivering mental health and substance use services across San Bernardino County, including up to seven direct reports and the departmental budget. Reporting to the Assistant Executive Officer – Health & Housing, this role is responsible for advancing system transformation, strengthening service delivery, and ensuring alignment with evolving state policies and community needs. The Director plays a critical role in driving organizational change, improving outcomes, and fostering collaboration across departments and external partners.
Qualifications Education:
A Master’s degree in healthcare, hospital or public administration, behavioral science, nursing, or other closely related field.
Experience:
Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional‑level administrative/management experience with demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in the management of a large or complex behavioral health, public health, or human services organization, which included: interpreting/enforcing relevant laws, rules and regulations; responsibility for program planning and development; personnel administration and business operations; and budget/fiscal administration for multi‑million dollar budgets and/or contracts. Qualifying experience must also include full‑scope responsibility for managing multiple subordinate supervisors.
How to Apply Apply online by May 7, 2026 at
WBCP.com .
For questions, inquiries or candidate recommendations, please contact Terri Maus‑Nisich at terri@wbcpinc.com.
Office: (541) 664‑0376
EEO/ADA
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Qualifications Education:
A Master’s degree in healthcare, hospital or public administration, behavioral science, nursing, or other closely related field.
Experience:
Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional‑level administrative/management experience with demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in the management of a large or complex behavioral health, public health, or human services organization, which included: interpreting/enforcing relevant laws, rules and regulations; responsibility for program planning and development; personnel administration and business operations; and budget/fiscal administration for multi‑million dollar budgets and/or contracts. Qualifying experience must also include full‑scope responsibility for managing multiple subordinate supervisors.
How to Apply Apply online by May 7, 2026 at
WBCP.com .
For questions, inquiries or candidate recommendations, please contact Terri Maus‑Nisich at terri@wbcpinc.com.
Office: (541) 664‑0376
EEO/ADA
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