Deputy Director

The mission of the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners is to establish and maintain standards of qualifications and performance for licensed behavioral health professionals in the fields of counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work and substance abuse counseling and to regulate the practice of licensed behavioral health professionals for protection of the public.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

*Hybrid Schedule Available*

1740 West Adams Street Suite 3600

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Annual Salary Range: $105,000 - $120,000 

Grade: E2

This positing will close on December 13, 2024  

The Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners is seeking a motivated individual to join our team in the role of Deputy Director.

The Deputy Director will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Board as assigned by the Executive Director.

• Oversees policy Implementation of Board processes and procedures to include updating policies with changes

• Ensure daily operations of the Board as established by statutes, rules and policies

• Ensure compliance with all State laws, policies, regulations, and guidelines

• Acts as a proxy when Executive Director is unavailable to attend

• Supervision and support of the Operation's team and functions

• Oversees and provides support to staff

• Assists with tracking legislation

• Oversees rule-making process

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of general business principles in the areas and management, finance and best practice

• Knowledge of the how the legislative system works

• Knowledge of the open meeting law

• Knowledge of Statutes and Rules

• Knowledge of behavioral health

Skills:

• Advanced problem solving skills and delegation skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and public speaking skills

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

• Strategic planning skills

• Strong leadership skills

Ability:

• Ability to address opportunities and obstacles along with good problem solving skills

• Ability to multi-task and change focus quickly depending on the situation

• Ability to organize and control the flow of work while managing staff

• Ability to read, interpret statutes/rules and application of the same

• Ability to work under pressure both alone and with others

• Ability to plan, present and follow a budget process

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Master’s degree preferred

• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Sick leave

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Shawn McConnell at staffing@azdoa.gov