Director of Custody Health Services Santa Clara Valley Healthcare County of Santa Clara San Jose, California
Annual Salary Range: $299,288 - $384,049 DOE/DOQ
The County of Santa Clara is seeking a visionary Director of Custody Health Services (CHS) to lead a division providing health services to incarcerated youth and adults. CHS provides comprehensive ambulatory medical, mental health, and specialty services including substance abuse treatment to adult detainees of the Main Jail, and the Elmwood men’s and women’s facilities (learn more here). This visionary leader will lead a multidisciplinary team of professionals in providing compassionate, dignified, and appropriate care to incarcerated people.The ideal candidate is an experienced administrator of a large custodial health or healthcare system, with knowledge of behavioral health and acute psychiatric care.They will have exceptional communication skills, political acumen, and a commitment to leading with empathy. They will work to enhance staff engagement, inspire a supportive and collaborative culture, and drive systemic improvements in care delivery. For FY 24/25, the CHS Division budget is $131 million, and it includes 424 employees.
About Santa Clara Valley Healthcare:
Custody Health is a division ofSanta Clara Valley Healthcare, which ranks as the second largest public healthcare system in California. It operates three hospitals including Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVH-Valley Medical Center), O’Connor Hospital (SCVH-O’Connor), and Saint Louise Regional Hospital (SCVH-St. Louise), as well as a large network of specialty and primary care clinics.
Apply today to make an impact in this rewarding executive role!
THE JOB This position is an exciting opportunity to foster collaboration and alignment between all divisions in the health system, allowing for a more holistic approach to patient care. The Director of Custody Health Services will lead an exceptional team of executive leaders and over 424 employees in meeting the needs of up to 3,000 patients a day. They will unify multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs in a holistic and comprehensive manner. They will work in partnership with the sheriff’s custody bureau to solve operational challenges that impede high-quality, timely care. They will also drive operational excellence and develop and maintain a culture of empathy, professionalism, and learning. This leader will ensure fiscal responsibility and proactive allocation of resources to meet the healthcare needs of vulnerable patients.
THEIDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is an experienced administrator of a large health system (custody health system ideal), with knowledge of behavioral health and acute psychiatric care. The next Director will have a hands-on, problem-solving approach, with a focus on both strategic vision and operational efficiency. They will be dedicated to making Santa Clara Valley Healthcare a great place to work, while emphasizing a patient-first approach to care. They will demonstrate empathy, positivity, and influence, remaining available and responsive. This candidate is an effective communicator and presenter, who will capably manage complex operational challenges, build relationships across departments, and provide a positive experience for health system clients, administrators, and staff.
Salary & Benefits This position will receive an annual salary of $299,288 - $384,049 DOE/DOQ, PLUS an attractive benefits package.
SPECIAL BENEFITS: Relocation Bonus & Temporary Housing Negotiable!
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Considerable and progressive education, training, and experience which would demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks and the possession of the following knowledge and abilities. The required knowledge and abilities would typically be acquired through:
Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Healthcare or Hospital Administration, Behavioral Health Sciences, Social Services, Public or Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years recent progressive management experience in a large custodial system and/or a division in a public health and/or health system, providing medical, mental health, alcohol, drug, and/or behavioral health services.
Round one in-person interviews will take place on October 31st. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on November 1st. Candidates invited to interview must be available for both days.
QUESTIONS? Please contact your recruiter, Wendi Brown, with any inquiries:
