7-16-83 A

Directs all administrative activities at the largest and most diversified Mental Health/Retardation facilities.

Supervises lower level support service administrators and/or contractual service arrangements. Reports to the facility director.

Positions allocated to this class function as chief administrators in large, diversified facilities that may include geriatric, psychiatric, and substance abuse units; children and adolescent centers; and medical-surgical and forensic services. These units and services are of sufficient size and scope that they could be separated from the parent institution, and still be equal to or larger than the smaller MH/MR facilities. The budgets and staffs of these facilities are in the top range of MH/MR facilities as a whole.

The support services administered are similar to those handled by the Administrators A and B, except that the scope and complexity involved necessitates increased reliance on the assistance of subordinate administrators and other supervisory personnel. Also, administrators at this level must provide many services through contractual or other outside support arrangements.

Knowledge of accounting and fiscal management procedures. Knowledge of hospital administration and institutional support functions. Ability to plan and implement operating policies and procedures. Ability to plan and direct the work of professional support staff.

Graduation from a college or university preferably with a degree in business, hospital, or public administration; and experience related to the duties of the position. Training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for college graduation.