Assistant Commissioner, Community Behavioral Health

Title: Assistant Commissioner, Community Behavioral Health

Hiring Range: Up to $160,000

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking a qualified professional to fill the Assistant Commissioner for Community Behavioral Health position. The Assistant Commissioner will lead and support the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of current systems, this includes: ensuring major system transformation efforts including STEP VA, behavioral health redesign, and other key initiatives and activities in furtherance of DBHDS’ Community Behavioral Health Division goals, and overall agency goals. This position will also provide leadership and support on key cross-division, inter-office initiatives including data & evaluation team and workforce/provider development; works collaboratively with office directors and staff of DBHDS Community Behavioral Health Division and other divisions or offices to support division and agency goals; will provide innovative solutions to existing and newly identified systemic concerns through the development of provider capacity, education and technical expertise and will assist the Chief Deputy Commissioner in division administrative and financial operations and represents the Chief Deputy Commissioner when they are not available.

Minimum Qualifications

Strong leadership and management skills including demonstrated ability to inspire shared vision, cultivate and support staff, and foster teamwork. Thorough knowledge of and experience with the public and private behavioral health service delivery system in Virginia. Knowledge about gaps in the system and opportunities to develop a comprehensive system of care. Knowledge of and experience with best practices in systems transformation. Direct experience with individuals and families with behavioral health needs through direct service provision of supervision of direct service providers in a community agency or other practice setting. Ability to foster and promote collaboration on shared goals across diverse groups of leaders and teams, as well as the ability to be a self-starter and engage in strategic, critical and innovative thinking and problem solving. Must also embody the spirit and characteristics of transformational leadership, be an effective communicator both verbally and in writing. Experience with public speaking with groups ranging in size from 25 to 100. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholder groups (agencies, consumers, legislators, local providers, etc.). Ability to plan, manage and coordinate multiple diverse projects and the ability to motivate, lead and supervise diverse staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

Special Instructions:

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This position is eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.
For consideration, interested applicants must apply online, completing the Employment Equity Initiative Application (EEIA) in its entirety. A resume may also be included with your submission. However, emailed, faxed, and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within ten (10) business days of the date of this posting. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Contact Information:

Name: Ernest Barnes

Phone: N/A

Email: [email protected] - Inquiries Only/No Submissions

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.