Behavioral Health Compliance Manager*

The Job

Be an agent of change and make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents.

Join a team who is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference throughout San Bernardino County.

The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health invites qualified professionals to apply for the position of Behavioral Health Compliance Manager* who will report directly to the Chief Compliance Officer/Privacy Officer. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing diverse and complex regulatory, administrative, and fiscal functions for multiple Compliance divisions. The incumbent will provide oversight and expertise while ensuring that all ongoing intergovernmental/interorganizational operational protocols and practices are carried out in accordance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements.

The Behavioral Health Compliance Manager* will assist the Chief Compliance Officer, or designee, in establishing, implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of organizational policies and procedures for department operations, both external mandated partnerships and internal practices, objectives, and initiatives. The incumbent will be responsible for a variety of oversight and management activities, including directing and coordinating division/program planning, budget development and requests, analytical and programmatic operations. The incumbent will also be responsible for managerial oversight of Compliance - Privacy, Policy Management, Training; Auditing and Monitoring; and Risk and Litigation divisions. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining and applying subject matter expert knowledge regarding Specialty Mental Health Services and Drug-Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System State Plan Agreements, healthcare compliance areas (i.e., privacy practices and laws, fraud/waste/abuse prevention/detection/correction strategies, monitoring and auditing, standards of conduct, etc.), while representing the Office of Compliance in various internal and external meetings - providing updates and presentations in various forums regarding areas of oversight or on behalf of the Chief Compliance Officer.

*Official Title: Administrative Manager

For additional details, please refer to the Administrative Manager job description.

The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance use related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are service, integrity, accountability, and trust.

DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Children and Youth Collaborative Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24-Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients' Rights and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1000 positions and an approximate $700 million-dollar annual budget.

The Office of Compliance maintains and implements the Department’s Compliance Program, while also assessing department-wide risk, preventing/detecting/addressing fraud/waste/abuse, outlining and enforcing standards of conduct, and informing/educating the Department regarding compliance matters including privacy and confidentiality practices.

Follow this link to learn more about the Department of Behavioral Health

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The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.

HEALTH BENEFITS PAID TIME OFF RETIREMENT PERKS
- Medical & Dental: Family Coverage

- Vision: Zero Cost for Employee Coverage

- Premium Subsidies: Offset health costs

- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

- County Paid Life Insurance

- AD&D Insurance

- DCAP Account

- Short & Long Term Disability

- Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with Cash-Out Options*

- 80 Hours Administrative Leave (Cash-Out Option)

- 11 Days Accruable Sick Leave

- 15 Paid Holidays

- Perfect Attendance Leave: Up to 16 Hours

- Flexible Work Schedules (in some departments)

- Retirement Reciprocity (depending upon position assignment)

- Generous Pension

- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

- Retirement Medical Trust Fund

- 529 Savings Plan
COUNTY PERKS
- Annual Tuition Reimbursements

- Employee Discounts

- Commuter Services

- Wellness Program

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Review the job-specific Benefit Summary by following this link Summary of General Benefits

For additional Benefits details, please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding: Management Unit

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: Three (3) years of full-time equivalent administrative or management experience in the areas of: budget, operational/organizational management and analysis, grant administration, fiscal analysis, and/or program planning, development, and administration. Qualifying e x p erience must include at least two (2) years of full scope supervisory experience and one (1) year of experience working within healthcare compliance.

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Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in public/business administration, accounting, finance, or a closely related field.

NOTE: Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a solution driven leader with outstanding organizational, analytical, management, and communication (both written and verbal) skills, with the ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and execute established goals while maximizing the strengths and skills of subordinate staff.

Experience in a behavioral health care setting is preferred. Applicants certified by the Compliance Certification Board in Healthcare Compliance or Healthcare Privacy Compliance are encouraged to apply.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience , as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.

Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.

If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Management Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 7/4/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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