Regional Director

West Central HSC - Bismarck, ND - Regional Director **Hiring Bonus up to $15,000**As the Regional Director of the West Central Human Service Center, you will ensure the most vulnerable have access to a high-quality behavioral healthcare system in which prevention works, treatment is effective, and people recover. Our mission is to provide timely and effective behavioral health services to citizens of North Dakota to improve the quality of life through achieving and sustaining recovery. Our focus is providing rehabilitative care in an integrated manner in the person's home, community, and clinic.The Regional Director leads the overall delivery of the regional community mental health/substance abuse services. In this position, you will collaborate with staff, community members, clinical director, medical director, and other agency leaders to ensure services offered meet the needs of the population served. You will manage a large, multi-layered budget and ensure compliance with all regulations and accreditation standards. You may be asked to testify during legislative session to secure continued funding. In this position, you will confirm that a strategic plan is followed to ensure client needs are met. This will include ongoing measurement of effectiveness and efficiency which may, at times, lead to resource reallocation. You will thrive in this position if you have a solid foundation in behavioral health, an interest in strategic planning and a willingness to problem solve through barriers of change to ensure high-quality behavioral health care. You will have successfully managed a budget that relies upon federal and state dollars as well as providing reimbursable services.To be considered for the Regional Director position, you must be 21 years of age or older and requires: A bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of work experience in a specific behavioral health program area that involved managing a budget and supervising staff. A master's degree in a field related to the position's program responsibility area may substitute for two years of the work experience requirement.This position requires a valid driver's license and successful completion of the assigned defensive driving course during new-hire orientation. About HHS:Our mission is to provide timely and effective behavioral health services to North Dakotans, improving their quality of life through achieving and sustaining recovery. Our focus is providing rehabilitative care in an integrated manner in the person's home and community.

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Application Procedures

Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/careers/e-verifyA copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Jeff Stenseth at jstenseth@nd.gov or at 701-298-4494.Employing Unit: West Central Human Service CenterTelephone Number: 701-328-8888TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.