California Licensed Director of Children's Care

Job Summary

Leading strategic initiatives in children's behavioral health, the fully remote California Licensed Director of Children's Care will manage the children's system of care portfolio, focusing on collaboration with county agencies and state partners to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies for the children's system of care portfolio, fostering relationships with key stakeholders
• Serve as the primary liaison to state and county partners on policy and program matters, ensuring effective governance and collaborative planning
• Oversee the design and performance of the children's system of care initiatives, translating complex policies into actionable operational processes

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Public Policy, Public Administration, or a related field; Master's degree and clinical licensure preferred
• Minimum of eight years of experience in child welfare and/or children's behavioral health in California, including four years in a senior leadership role
• Demonstrated leadership of programs serving children and youth, with fiscal accountability and responsibility for program outcomes
• In-depth knowledge of California child welfare and children's behavioral health policy, including Medi-Cal specialty behavioral health
• Experience leading initiatives with county agencies and state departments on program implementation and data-sharing matters