Health and Safety Administrator jobs in Bergenfield, NJ

Assistant Mental Health Administrator – County of Bergen

Department of Health Services – Division of Mental Health & Addiction Services

Under direction, assists the mental health administrator in planning, developing, and implementing county mental health services; does other related duties as required.

Job Responsibilities: (may include but not limited to)

• May plan and implement all mental health system and program development activities for a county.

• May develop an annual county mental health services plan.

• Participates in monitoring grant funding and evaluation of services rendered by various mental health agencies throughout the county.

• Reviews and makes recommendations to the mental health administrator on proposals and funding applications for mental health services submitted to the Mental Health Board.

• May prepare the annual budget for the Mental Health Board.

• Participates in the review and negotiation of initial and renewal contracts between the county and agencies providing mental health services.

• May represent the Mental Health Board on various committees and meetings with other agencies.

• May develop plans for mental health community centers and county facilities including research studies and the preparation of proposals and applications for such facilities.

• Maintains liaison between state and federal mental health agencies and studies the financial resources available at the state and federal level.

• Serves in a liaison capacity with regional or local planning groups.

• Serves as and represents the mental health administrator during his/her absence.

• May establish records and files.

Schedule:

• Full-time.

Education & Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work, Public Health, Hospital Administration, or Nursing.

• Three (3) years of experience in the administration of a mental health program

• A Master's degree in Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work, Public Health, Hospital Administration, or Nursing from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of required experience.

Other Requirements:

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to learn/utilize various types of manual and/or electronic data systems used within the department.

Please send employment application to resume@co.bergen.nj.us – put in subject line job applying for, thank you.

The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Did you graduate from a accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work, Public Health, Hospital Administration or Nursing?
• Do yo have three (3) or more years of experience in administration of a mental health program? Note: A Master's degree in Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work, Public Health, Hospital Administration or Nursing from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of required experience

Ability to Relocate:

• Hackensack, NJ 07601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person