Director of Behavioral Health Services (BHS)
County of Orange
At a glance
Director of Behavioral Health Services (BHS) with the County of Orange in Santa Ana, CA, paying $281,957 a year ($135.56 an hour). Posted May 4, 2026.
- Pay
- $281,957 a year ($135.56 an hour)
- Location
- Santa Ana, CA
- Employer
- County of Orange (county government)
- Posted
- May 4, 2026
Job Description
Director of Behavioral Health Services
(Director of Mental Health/Executive Manager)
This recruitment is open to the public and will remain open on a continuous basis until the position is filled.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately and submit a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcripts.
OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is seeking a Director of Behavioral Health Services (BHS), a key member of the HCA executive team to provide executive management oversight for BHS. Working directly with the HCA Director, the BHS Director is responsible for all County mental health and substance use disorder related services for youth and adults, as well as establishing and maintaining standards for quality medical care and medical oversight of programs and services.
The ideal candidate will have at least 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
• Budget/fiscal administration for multi-million dollar budgets and/or contracts
• Qualifying experience must also include full-scope responsibility for managing multiple subordinate supervisors
Minimum Qualifications:
A Master's degree in healthcare, hospital or public administration, behavioral science, nursing, or a closely related field is required. The Director of BHS must also meet certain standards (licensures) related to their training and experience as determined by the State Department of Health Care Services. For detailed information regarding minimum qualifications, please click here.
For specific details about the position and requirements, please click here to view the brochure.
To Apply:
Please click 'Apply' and upload copies of your resume (including professional license information), cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.
For questions, please contact executive recruiter Espie Martinez at esperanza.martinez@ceo.oc.gov or (714) 713-1397.
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