Assistant Director, Community Services and Regional Behavioral Health

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Note: Current Employees must use the Workday Dashboard career section to apply for this position. Employee Type: Regular Department: Mental Health Salary: $103,839.98 - $145,302.93 Annually / $8,653.33 - $12,108.58 Monthly / $49.92 - $69.86 Hourly Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Overtime Eligibile: No Job Posting Date Range: 05/14/2026 - Until Filled Job Summary: The position allocated to this class performs professional, administrative and supervisory duties in direct assistance to the Director of the Community Services & Regional Behavioral Health Department. Work is performed with considerable independence under the administrative direction of the Director and includes supervision of specific division managers, staff, and program development and/or management. The incumbent may assume the duties of the Director in the latter's absence or as directed. Job Description: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Assists the Director in managing the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area including, but not limited to, Finance/Accounting, Office Support, Facilities, Information Services, Contracting/Budgeting, and specific division management, as required by Director, including establishing appropriate service and staffing levels, and allocation of resources accordingly. Provides administrative and supervisory oversight for all CSD divisions and teams, including Healthcare Information & Management Systems, Contracts and Compliance, Healthcare & Social Services Financial Management, Administrative Support, Developmental Disabilities, BH-ASO, and Counseling and Recovery Services (CAReS) . Primary clinical lead and Administrator of CSD's Spokane Regional Service Area's Behavioral Health - Administrative Services Organization (BH-ASO) Division, which is responsible for the crisis service system for individuals within the six counties of the region, and the integrated behavioral healthcare system for mental health and substance use disorder treatment programs for the Non-Medicaid population. Identifies and develops needed programs within the communities, ensures the regional Behavioral Health- Administrative Services Organization (BH-ASO) and the crisis system, including contracted crisis providers, meet the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards. Coordinates with the Behavioral Health Medical Director to ensure the Care Management and Utilization Management functions of the BH-ASO meet the contractual obligations as set forth by the Health Care Authority (HCA) contract, Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Washington Administrative Code (WAC), and leadership needs. Plans, organizes, directs, and reviews all facets of CSD services and programs, including crisis and behavioral health, which includes both mental health and substance use disorder programs and services in the Spokane Regional Service Area, Developmental Disabilities employment support and community inclusion services, and CAReS direct treatment service. Initiates, implements, and directs strategic planning activities to assure support, development and coordination of a continuum of comprehensive programs and services under the CSD. Responsible to oversee activation and coordination of behavioral health disaster response in coordination with the Regional Emergency and Disaster (REDi) Health Care Coalition and county emergency management. Ensures contract timelines, compliance, and professional expertise standards are met for all CSD divisions and programs; manages program budgets, negotiates and monitors contracts, monitors and measures quality, performance goals, and department objectives. Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates applicable department personnel. Directs the management of the office support to ensure the most efficient work methods are applied to meet the needs of the public and the agency. Oversees financial risk-management activities and functions; ensures the department meets budgetary goals and requirements. Oversees the development of overall financial and management objectives, strategies, and policies of the organization, ensuring they are consistent with organizational objectives and goals, in coordination with department leadership. Assists in overseeing the management of the BH-ASO and Developmental Disabilities for multiple counties, currently including Adams, Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, and Stevens counties. Ensures the County and Department are meeting contractual compliance and funding requirements. Assists with multi-county community involvement and support. Stays abreast, researches, and makes recommendations regarding health reform directions and impending changes, including health plans and the Health Care Authority for the State of Washington. Works collaboratively with BH-ASO county governments and provider networks; plans for and promotes relationships with criminal justice systems, community and allied health care organizations, health pla