Deputy Director, Behavioral Health Services (0943 Manager VIII)
Core
Senior executive leading strategy, policy, and operations for Behavioral Health Services to expand treatment capacity and improve access for San Franciscans.
Role type
Senior IC Deputy Director (Strategy, Policy, and Operations)
Builds
Divisional strategy, budget plans, grant administration, and operational frameworks for behavioral health care.
Domain
Public sector / Behavioral Health / Healthcare Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic budgeting, policy implementation, grant administration, resource planning, stakeholder alignment, data-driven decision making, public-sector contracting
Preferred skills
Senior leadership in complex behavioral health/healthcare/public health organizations, experience presenting to governing bodies/elected officials, navigating competing interests in public sector
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead strategic budget planning and administration of grants/restricted funds; Turn priorities into actionable plans with measurable outcomes; Align staffing, facilities, and contracts with client needs; Coordinate communications with elected officials and community partners; Support the Behavioral Health Commission
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC