Behavioral Health Department Director

Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc.
144 Stony Point Road • Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Telephone: (707) 521-4545 • Fax: (707) 526-1016
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Behavioral Health Department Director
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Exempt
Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00
Santa Rosa, CA
Behavioral Health Department
Chief Operations Officer/Interim CEO
$93,000 to 110,398 DOE
Until Filled
Job Purpose:
The Director of the Behavioral Health Department is responsible for the administration, guidance and
supervision of the Behavioral Health Services, which includes mental health, social service and
substance abuse services for the Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc. community. Oversees the
study and treatment of patients with emotional, mental, or psychological disorders.
Qualifications:
 Licensed Psychologist, MFCC, or LCSW
 Master’s in Social Work (must be licensed eligible by the California Department of Consumer
Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), as in LCSW; or Doctorate in psychology and
licensed to practice psychology in the state of California required.
 At least seven (7) years experience in the behavioral health field and at least two years’
experience in a clinical setting preferred
 At least five (5) years management experience
Other Skills:
 Knowledge of Native American history, culture, trauma and other issues
 Ability to work with a wide range of psychiatric treatment issues
 Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures
 A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
 Ability to manage and oversee grants
Special Qualifications: Must be sensitive to the needs of the Native American Community, which
includes their culture, traditions, behavioral patterns, and background.
Apply to: Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources Manager
144 Stony Point Road, Room 2202, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Fax to (707) 526-1016 or Email Resume to: scihp.hr@gmail.com
Preference in filling vacancies will be given to qualified Indian applicants in accordance with Federal Law, including the Indian SelfDetermination Act (Public Law 93-638). Subject to the foregoing, Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc. is an equal opportunity
employer. All application forms are subject to the provisions of the Privacy Act (Public Law 93-579, Section 78) and become the property
of Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc.
Reasonable Accommodation: Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc. will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to
accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs in advance of selections procedures by
calling (707) 521-4654.