Deputy Director - SJ Health - Clinical

Job Description

Introduction

Health Care Services - SJ Health is seeking an accomplished and experienced clinical leader to serve as its Deputy Director - Clinical. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, collaborative professional who is passionate about advancing high-quality patient care, strengthening clinical programs, and improving health outcomes for the communities we serve. If you are ready to bring your clinical expertise and leadership to an organization committed to expanding access and delivering exceptional care, we invite you to apply and make an impact at SJ Health.

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HCS SJ HEALTH - CLINCAL BROCHURE

TYPICAL DUTIES

Typical Duties Updated 9/4/2026

This specification is a general guideline for the class. The statements below are not restrictive, and the responsibilities and duties assigned to a position in this class may expand beyond those identified in the specification.

• Plans, develops, and oversees the clinical programs such as behavioral health coordination, street medicine, Enhanced Case Management and Population Health; directs program operations to maximize efficiency, improve service levels, reduce costs, and ensure effective utilization of available resources; exercises good judgment and makes sound business decisions in managing assigned activities; provides strategic leadership through communication, demonstration, and accomplishment of the organizational mission, vision, and values.
• Oversees and directs a multi-disciplinary staff engaged in the direct provision of clinical and support services to patients and their families; Consults with and informs medical personnel/leadership and other staff members of matters relating to social and environmental problems of clients and their families.
• Monitors staff work activities and responsibilities; directs and administers personnel matters, including employee selection, assignment, and evaluation; directs employee discipline as required; directs and oversees staff development training.
• Directs and participates in the determination of appropriate clinical procedures, including case assignments and the review of case histories and treatment plans; assists clinical staff with the more difficult cases; performs clinical assessments, case studies, and makes recommendations as needed; ensures clinical compliance in accordance to Federal, State, and Local Managed Care Plan requirements; consults with leadership, and medical staff as required.
• Provides for community and staff education and training; disseminates information on programs; addresses public and private groups regarding behavioral/mental health services; serves as an advocate for the civil and service rights of clients and family members.
• Reviews proposals for health services submitted by community agencies and individuals; may write proposals to obtain state or federal funding; negotiates with contract agencies for services; assists and advises contract agencies in setting up treatment programs with administrative requirements; monitors contract agencies to assure provision of required services compliance with administrative requirements; recommends remedial actions if necessary.
• Directs the development and implementation of program policies and procedures; analyzes and interprets existing and proposed federal, state, and local legislation, policies, procedures and other directives to determine impact on assigned operations.
• Assists with the development and administration of departmental budgets and the disbursement of funds; analyzes services to determine appropriate levels of service.
• Directs interdisciplinary diagnostic and dispositional conferences to determine the nature of illness and recommend treatment plans; manages special projects; researches and analyzes information and statistical data; conducts research and surveys; prepares complex correspondence, reports, and other documents; makes oral and written presentations.
• Attends meetings and conferences, including meetings of the Board of Supervisors; provides recommendations on matters germane to areas of assignment; participates on committees and task forces; develops and maintains cooperative and collaborative working relationships with federal, state and county officials, other counties, community groups, and the public, and may represent SJ Health Clinics and/or Health Care Services as assigned; meets and confers with various agents to negotiate effective solutions to difficult problems; coordinates the provision of departmental services as assigned.
• Effectively utilizes technology to improve systems and processes.

KNOWLEDGE

Principles and practices of community behavioral/mental health administration, including effective organization, administration, fiscal management and supervision; principles and practices of organizational behavior; organizational structures, business methods, procedures, rules, regulations and standards common to behavioral health departments in the State of California; effective supervision and personnel management; effective staff education and training techniques; project management; short and long term planning methods; customer service; modern office automation technology and software relevant to assigned operations.

ABILITY

Plan, assign, and direct the clinical activities of a large, complex behavioral health agency in a cost effective manner, while ensuring excellent customer service; coordinate cooperative programs for the behavioral/mental health needs of patients; establish countywide prevention and education efforts; utilize community resources within the justice, social service, health, and education systems, and the community at large; provide appropriate and effective leadership and management of diverse staff teams, including subordinate managers and supervisors; work collaboratively with staff, other departments, and pertinent stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes; exercise good judgment and make sound managerial decisions; exercise analytical and critical thinking to evaluate complex problems and recommend appropriate solutions; understand, interpret and apply complex rules and regulations pertaining to assigned operations; analyze and implement program mandates and work within federal, state, or other types of regulatory systems; formulate and present short and long-range plans; recommend the development and utilization of effective automated systems; prepare and administer annual budgets and financial and statistical records; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others including the general public, behavioral health staff, advocacy groups, and other departments and agencies both internal and external to San Joaquin County government.; develop skill in utilizing community resources within the justice, social service, health and education systems and the community at large.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Mobility - frequent sitting for long periods; frequent operation of a data entry device; occasional walking, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing; Lifting - frequent lifting of 5 pounds or less; occasional lifting of 5-30 pounds; Visual - constant use of good, overall vision and reading/close-up work; frequent use of color perception and hand/eye coordination; occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision; Hearing/Talking - frequent hearing of normal speech, talking/hearing on the telephone and in person; Emotional/Psychological - frequent decision making, concentration, and public contact; occasional public speaking; occasional dealing with emergency situations; occasional exposure to trauma, grief, or death; Special Requirements - may require working weekends/nights, working alone, driving; Environmental - frequent work in a standard office environment; occasional exposure to varied weather conditions.

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).

Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

HOW TO APPLY

Please be advised that Human Resources will only be accepting Online Application submittals for this recruitment. Paper application submittals will not be considered or accepted.

Apply Online:

www.sjgov.org/department/hr

Office hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.

Phone: (209) 468-3370

Job Line:

For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377.

When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be submitted online to the Human Resources Division before the submission deadline. Resumes and paper applications will not be accepted in lieu of an online application. (The County assumes no responsibility for online applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).

San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo .


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Closing Date/Time: 10/5/2026 11:59:00 PM