Director, Adult and Older Adult System of Care (0933) - Department of Public Health

Company Description

*This announcement was amended on 4/11/25 to reflect the updated application deadline.**

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. 

• Application Opening : March 7, 2025 

• Application Deadline : Application filing will close on April 28, 2025

• Salary: 0933 Manager V (Range A Salary between $176,878 and $225,758)

• Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service

• Recruitment ID: PBT-0933-152734

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.

Job Description

Under the direction of Behavioral Health Services’ Director of Systems of Care, the Director of Adult Older and Older Adults sets the vision and leads the delivery of behavioral health services for adults and older adults. This role oversees mental health and substance use disorder services provided by BHS, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), and contracted private providers. The Director is responsible for strategic program planning, staff supervision, budget management, fund development, labor relations, and clinical operations, while ensuring collaboration with system partners such as the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), CBOs, hospitals, the Mayor’s Office, and other City departments. The Director also plays a key role in coordinating clinical efforts related to Mental Health SF and advancing equitable, high-quality care.

The Director of Adult/Older Adult (A/OA) System of Care performs the following essential job functions:  

• Provides administrative oversight and clinical leadership for all Adult and Older Adult clinical programs and service. 
• Inspires, manages, and develops managers and staff. Monitors performance and coaches staff to reach their highest potential.
• Develops and evaluates policies/procedures to comply with local, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to mental health and substance use disorder services. Translates regulatory requirements into clinical practice.  Informs policy development by cultivating best practices and lessons learned from providers.
• Collaborates actively with other SFDPH, SF Health Network, Hospital, Ambulatory Care, and BHS leaders. Establishes effective working relationships with members of the community, local, state, and federal agencies. 
• Develops and guides practice improvement approaches within A/OA system of care to promulgate best practices.
• Oversees quality improvement and evaluation activities, collaboration on program effectiveness to foster anti-racist practice, racial justice and behavioral health equity.
• Ensures that A/OA SOC clients receive effective, understandable, and respectful care that is provided in a manner compatible with their cultural health beliefs, practices and preferred language.
• Works in collaboration with the DPH Business Office, Facilities Team to address the operational needs of civil-service programs, including physical plant, equipment, material and supplies.
• Assesses and responds to community needs, provides consultation.
• Directs the gathering/preparation of monthly and annual reports; writes and submits reports.

The Director, Adult and Older Adult System of Care (0933 Manager V) may perform other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Qualifications (all applicants must verify that they meet both elements below):