Director of Behavioral Health

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.

THE QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates possessing an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered:
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: 

Please apply on-line by May 7, 2026 at WBCP.com

For questions, inquiries or candidate recommendations, please contact Terri Maus-Nisich at [email protected]  

Office: (541) 664-0376

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