The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any combination of these. As Georgia’s public safety net, DBHDD operates six field offices and five hospitals throughout the state within three program areas: behavioral health, developmental disabilities and hospital services.

The main office for DBHDD is located in downtown Atlanta.

Job Description

Job Title: Regional Director- Region 5- Savannah

Pay Grade: SE

Job Summary:

Under the administrative direction of the Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Regional Field Operations (DBHDD), the Regional Director (RD) ensures that the full array of mental health, developmental disability and substance use disorder services are available and accessible within the region. The RD works collaboratively to promote the mission and core values of DBHDD, as well as establishes and maintains effective relationships with providers, advocates, key stakeholders, social service agencies, regional advisory council members and other constituents. The regional coordinator will provide visionary leadership and will work to both inform and execute strategy in support of the region. The Regional Director will drive growth, innovation and the effective delivery of services.

Key Attributes

• A leader who has the personality, self-awareness, commitment to diversity, and ability to communicate with people from various social and economic backgrounds in a clear, concise, and confident manner across a broad range of audiences.

· An effective leader with the breadth of capabilities to lead both internal operational work and external relationships.

· A leader who manages with business intelligence, is data driven and balanced with practical and reality-based experience.

· Deep commitment to shared leadership and to a collaborative and transparent approach in the management of the organization.

· Exceptional ability to attract and retain high performance individuals and to develop high performing teams.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Oversees the identification, integration, and implementation of services and supports to ensure access and continuity of service delivery within the Region.

· Develops, maintains, and supports effective working relationships with stakeholders through effective, informative, and frequent interaction and communication.

· Establishes criteria to develop and measure performance, performance improvement activities, and outcomes of community providers and the regional office.

· Provides assistance and implements processes to support quality and evidence-based practices.

· Models fiscal stewardship through compliance with financial regulations and policies, budget development; review and approval of expenditures of state and Medicaid funds.

§ Promotes customer satisfaction and assists region with resolving stakeholder grievances, complaints, and inquiries in a timely manner.

§ Directly supervise the DD and BH Regional Services Administrators; confers regularly with staff on program objectives, barriers, issues impacting service delivery, statewide and inter- regional issues.

· Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated success in leading behavioral health or developmental disability or substance use disorder programs and services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Organized with attention to detail.

• Excellent managerial, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.

· Frequent travel throughout the assigned region.

Education and Experience:

· Completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.

· Six (6) years’ experience managing professional level staff or others in leadership positions.

· Three (3) years’ experience providing oversight of service coordination and service monitoring.

· Knowledge and experience leading systems in a complex regulatory environment.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. For more information, visit https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/benefits

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

When applying for this position, you will be asked if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as stated below and may possibly be presented with additional questions to assess preferred qualifications. Preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the preferred qualifications and have demonstrated relevant experience clearly indicated in their work history.