Executive Director, Behavioral Health

Job Title: Executive Director, Behavioral Health 

Reports To: Chief Program Officer 

Salary Range: $137,000-$150,000

Location:  Hybrid, expectation to be in-person at office/on-site at programs 60% of the time.

Benefits

• 16 paid BACR holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, mental health/wellness benefit, hospital indemnity, life insurance, flexible spending account (transit, medical, dependent), 403b program, pet insurance, WellHub
• Professional development opportunities

Behavioral Health Program Overview 

We provide youth services designed to strengthen emotional well-being, support success in school, and nurture healthy relationships with peers and family. Our BACR programs are offered in elementary, middle, and high schools across Alameda, Contra Costa, and Marin counties, as well as in local community settings. In Marin, we also offer a specialized program for young people who have experienced trauma or abuse, with referrals coming through the justice system.

Within our school-based mental health programs, we provide individual, group, and family mental health services, as well as consultation with school personnel and other stakeholders and collaborators.  Program models and practices include: different treatment approaches, such as talk, play, art, and cognitive behavioral therapies, and case management. We employ Stages of Change, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Based and Brief Therapy among other models. 

Position Overview 

The Executive Director, Behavioral Health oversees the quality and growth of our behavioral and mental health programs, builds and maintains partnerships, supports team well-being, and ensures the programs’ financial sustainability within BACR. This role will work closely with the Behavioral Health program team and the Chief Program Officer to develop and implement programmatic and financial strategies that support BACR’s mission and goals. The  Executive Director, Behavioral Health currently has six direct reports with a larger team of 60 staff and 32 Clinician Trainees and manages an annual budget exceeding $6 million. As one of five Executive Directors at BACR, this role is an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing essential strategic leadership to the agency. The Executive Director, Behavioral Health reports to the Chief Program Officer and works very closely with the Executive Directors peer group as well as the administrative teams that provide support to the Behavioral Health program.

Requirements

Mindsets 

• You wear bifocals:  you understand the details, but you also see the big picture.  You have the experience and skills to understand and manage the day-to-day, but you also have the strategic vision to see where we’re going and how to get there.  
• You know how to juggle.  You’re comfortable being pulled in many directions, and are actually energized by the challenge. 
• People matter to you.  You recognize the importance of the people on the team, how they’re doing and what they need.  You delight in developing people and coaching/mentoring is part of your leadership style. 
• You have an advanced degree in bridge-building.  You understand the power of collaborating, getting buy-in and strong communications.  
• You’re not afraid to color outside the lines.  You are creative and resourceful in addressing challenges and solving problems.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• Work closely with the CEO, Chief Program Officer and Senior Management Team to develop and implement strategic plans and goals that support BACR’s mission and vision
• Lead with a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, cultivating a culture grounded in BACR values.  Inspire team to embody these values.
• Collaborate with other BACR Executive Directors to explore and implement collaborative programming providing synergy and innovation.

People Management 

• Supervise and support a team of six direct reports through team and individual consultation, training, coaching, and regular performance reviews to address staff development and support needs
• Recruit, mentor, and empower management staff. 
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Create an environment among staff consistent with BACR values and guiding principles

Program & Partnerships 

• Ensure effective delivery and impact of programming by setting clear goals and standards, monitoring programs, conducting analysis of evaluations, and identifying and implementing strategies for continuous improvement. 
• Work closely with the team to develop and implement program retention and expansion strategies. 
• Develop, promote, and maintain positive relationships with key community stakeholders
• Work with the Chief Program Officer and CFO to develop financial models for Behavioral Health programs. 
• Assist the team in achieving Medi-Cal productivity targets and maintaining accurate, complaint documentation.

Fundraising & Grants Management  

• ​​Lead fundraising and resource development activities for the Behavioral Health division, with a primary focus on identifying, securing, and managing government grants, district contracts, and other institutional funding sources to advance program goals and sustainability.
• Oversee all grants, contracts, and subcontracts to ensure fulfillment of and compliance with funding and contractual requirements and agreements.
• Prepare for annual audits/grant closeout, including submission of local, federal, state, and funding sources reports.

Budget Management 

• Develop annual budgets in partnership with key stakeholders. 
• Oversee monitoring of P&L and budget forecasts. 
• Manage accounts receivables and implement a plan to address aging outstanding invoices. 
• Work with the finance team to ensure timely submission of information necessary for invoicing.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 7+ years managing programs in the fields of behavioral health, mental health, or related social services 
• Knowledge of and ability to uphold all legal and ethical professional standards
• Proven record of securing  public and private funding 
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting complex data.
• Experience working with school aged youth
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and sustain various clearances required for the program

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Non-profit or government agency experience 
• Managing program implemented in K-12 school setting 
• MSW, LCSW or other relevant clinical license
• Experience offering clinical supervision to line staff and trainees

The pay range for this position is what we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.

BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability or military status.