Behavioral Health Informatics Manager
San Bernardino CountyThe Job
- Be an agent of change and make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents.
Join a team that is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference throughout San Bernardino County.
The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is recruiting for a Behavioral Health Informatics Manager to provide coordination, planning, and oversight of health informatics activities within DBH. The incumbent will oversee the highly specialized and complex analytic, research, and evaluation activities of the Research & Evaluation Division, including, but not limited to, the following: participating in and/or providing direct support to the Research Review Committee; developing and overseeing strategies aimed to monitor and evaluate department clinics/programs and contract agencies; serving on various committees and advisory boards; overseeing data collection of department clinics/programs and contract agencies; developing strategies aimed to improve data collection that is required by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) or needed by the department for operations; working closely with Quality Management by producing reports or data requests for a variety of reviews and/or audits; and preparing special reports for the Director of Behavioral Health and/or Executive Team.
Essential functions of this position include: directing internal/external reporting and informatics functions for clinical data with the purpose of performing substantive, comprehensive analysis in order to facilitate data-driven decision making and positioning DBH competitively relative to outcomes, clinical operations, and cost effectiveness; developing strategic and programmatic plans related to performance outcomes and program evaluation, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal legislation, regulations, and specific funding source requirements; and planning and directing the presentation of health information at macro and micro levels for effective engagement for a variety of audiences, including federal and state agencies, auditors, County and Department executives, program managers and staff, clinical staff, consumers, and community members.
For additional details, please refer to the Behavioral Health Informatics 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 abuse 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; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved 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; and the Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1500 positions and an approximate $800 million-dollar annual budget.The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.
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Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTPre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation (mileage reimbursement may be available).Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
- Applicants must meet BOTH the education and experience requirements:
EDUCATION: A completed bachelor's degree or higher, obtained from an accredited institution in: Healthcare Administration, Health Science, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Research or Data Analytics, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
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EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of full-time supervisory or management level experience in program evaluation, research, and planning and/or implementation of quality improvement strategies (i.e., analytics, data intelligence strategies, establishment of reporting frameworks, tools, or data marts). Experience should include the development of multi-variable, real time and static dashboards, and working cross functionally with internal and external stakeholders to meet reporting and analytic needs for daily operations, decision making and strategic planning purposes, including data science and machine learning, mapping, and stratification. Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree or higher in one of the qualifying fields; knowledge of health policy, database management systems and electronic health records; experience with individual and population clinical outcomes, and the design and implementation of clinical effectiveness research projects.
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.Technical Assistance: 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 Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees 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 recruitment filing deadline.Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.