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San Bernardino County

Licensed Behavioral Health Program Manager II*

San Bernardino County, Los Angeles, California, United States,


Be an agent of change and make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents.

Join a team that is

passionate

about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference throughout San Bernardino County.

The

San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health

invites qualified professionals to apply for the position of

Licensed Behavioral Health Program Manager II . Licensed Behavioral Health Program Managers II are responsible for managing clinical and administrative program components; overseeing multidisciplinary teams; developing, planning, directing, and evaluating the units/program; fiscal administration of budgets; evaluating and developing personnel/staffing patterns based on program needs; supervising and managing staff; participating in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of treatment services.

The

Licensed Behavioral Health Program Manager II

is responsible for the overall functioning of the program(s) under their purview, and focuses on the implementing and monitoring of programs, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement. Additionally, this position is responsible for supervising Mental Health Clinic Supervisors in charge of clinical programs. Provision of clinical consultation is required.

*Official title:

Mental Health Program Manager II

For additional details, please refer to the

Mental Health Program Manager II

job description.

The

Department of Behavioral Health (DBH)

is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are

service ,

integrity ,

accountability , and

trust .

DBH is a unique County Department comprised of six (6) service areas: Outpatient Clinics and Youth Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24-Hour and Emergency Services; Forensic and Homeless Services; Administrative Services; and Program Support Services. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1000 positions and an approximate $700 million-dollar annual budget.

Immediate vacancies exist in the following Department of Behavioral Health programs; please indicate your availability for referral to each program in the Supplemental Questionnaire.

24 Hour & Emergency Services:

This position provides oversight to two (2) operational units under Community Crisis Services (CCS): the Crisis Contact Center (CCC) and the Community Crisis Response Teams (CCRT), who provide mobile crisis response services to the communities of San Bernardino County.

The CCC operates 24/7 365 days a year, providing triage, telehealth crisis services, and the dispatching of the mobile teams for residents and community partners seeking support in managing behavioral health crises.

Community Crisis Services supports individuals and their families, law enforcement (LE) partners, schools, local churches, and other community based organizations requesting specialty behavioral health crisis services to support them in the community.

Regional Outpatient Clinics:

This Licensed Program Manager II assigned to the West Valley Region of Community Clinics is responsible for a variety of duties including but not limited to: daily operational oversight of two large community clinics, supervision of clinic supervisory staff, monitoring of service provision, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations as well as DBH policies and procedures.

Daily operational oversight includes providing clinical consultation to staff and periodically intervening with consumers when needed.

Homeless and Supportive Services:

This position provides oversight to the Homeless and Supportive Services Division, which includes outreach and engagement teams (HOST), the InnROADS Behavioral Health Team, and our Full-Service Partnerships with our DBH and contract providers.

This position operates under highly political programs with services that are co-staffed with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, Department of Aging and Adult Services, and the Department of Public Health.

Responsibilities of this Program Manager II include developing positive, productive, and collaborative relationships with Sheriff, Police, Fire, COC Members, Office of Homeless Services, and Housing Authority.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check:

Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident.

Travel:

Travel throughout the County will be required on a regular basis. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

Education:

A Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in behavioral science, human services, social work, counseling, psychology, public health administration, business/public administration, hospital administration, or closely related field of study.

Licensure:

Must have CA state licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.

Experience:

Option 1: Three (3) years of experience in a behavioral health treatment program, including a minimum of two (2) years as a full-scope supervisor responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating a mental health program or unit.

Option 2: Three (3) years of experience as a manager in an agency providing behavioral health services or social work services, including second-level supervision, budget/fiscal administration, and responsibility for program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the development, implementation, and monitoring of clinical programs.

Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score.

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EEO/ADA:

San Bernardino County is an

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer.

Veterans’ Preference:

Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points.

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