Crisis Response Therapist II — Field Supervisor

San Bernardino County; California; On-site; USD 93,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Modified Benefits Option (MBO)

Job summary

San Bernardino County is seeking Licensed Clinical Therapists II to join the Community Crisis Response Team (CCRT). These roles provide field-based crisis intervention 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays, with a 4/10 schedule and supervision duties for pre-licensed staff.

Licensure in California as LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC is required, along with one year of post-licensure experience. The department values leadership, collaboration with public safety partners, and strong clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in California as LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC and in good standing.
• One year post-license experience within last five years in behavioral health or related setting.
• Pre-licensed candidates: indicate interest and availability; supervision experience valued.
• Sponsorship not available for visa holders; bilingual skills may yield additional compensation.

Responsibilities

• Provide field-based crisis response 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays.
• Provide clinical oversight and supervision to pre-licensed field teams and support Clinic Supervisor.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, schools, and other Behavioral Health programs; respond to disasters and incidents.
• Participate in supervision and coaching of staff and interns; no caseloads carried by CCRT staff.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Team leadership

Clinical supervision

Communication skills

Bilingual skills

Education

California license LMFT/LCSW/LPCC

Job description

$46.30 Starting Base Hourly Rate (Step 7) for New and Existing Employees!

***Earn an ADDITIONAL $2.50 per hour above your base hourly rate while working for the Community Crisis Response Team!***

Are you interested in using your clinical and administrative skills to make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents?

Join a team who is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference in the lives of the residents of San Bernardino County.

The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health invites qualified professionals to apply for the position of LicensedClinical Therapists II for theCommunity Crisis Response Team (CCRT). Licensed Clinical Therapists II assigned to CCRT provide field-based crisis response 365 days per year (including weekends and holidays) from 7:30am to 6:00pm and participate in the initial stages of disaster response on behalf of the Department of Behavioral Health. Field teams provide one-on-one crisis intervention wherever the individual is located. The Department'sCrisis ContactCenter (CCC)provides services Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 7:00pm. Licensed Clinical Therapists II assigned to the CCC will also work weekends and may work on holidays. Licensed Clinical Therapists II with both the CCRT and CCC teams work a 4/10 schedule.

This Licensed Clinical Therapist II position provides clinical oversight and supervision to pre-licensed field-based teams as well as administrative support to the Clinic Supervisor. This position is a great initial step to becoming a leader within the Department and offers the opportunity to mentor and coach those beginning their careers in behavioral health. CCRT staff do not carry caseloads and are offered 4/10 schedules.The teams collaborate closely with law enforcement, schools, other Behavioral Health programs, and individuals and families of all ages and demographics andrespond to disaster and critical incidents that occur in the county, providing brief crisis intervention support and therapeutic tools.CCRTis also accepting applications forPre-Licensed Clinical Therapists - Community Crisis Response TeamandLicensed Clinical Therapists I - Community Crisis Response Team. Please click on a job title to be redirected to the corresponding application. Each position requires its own application.

*Official Title: Clinical Therapist II
For additional details, please refer to theClinical Therapist IIjob description.

Hear from current therapists about their experiences with the Children and Youth Collaborative Services Team below!

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, andtrust.

DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24 Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients' Rights and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; and the Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1500 positions and an approximate $800 million-dollar annual budget.

Follow this linkto learn more about the Department of Behavioral Health

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The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.


EXCELLENT BENEFITS!
To review job-specific benefits, please refer to the Summary of Benefits and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

Shifts: Some programs offer 24-hour services; some assignments may require employees to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required depending on assignment. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation (mileage reimbursement at current IRS rate is available). At the time of hire, a valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

Differential:Clinical therapists regularly assigned to work in detention facilities receive additional compensation. Indicate your interest and availability for positions assigned to detention facilities on the supplemental questionnaire.

Sponsorship:Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

License: Must be licensed in the State of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). A copy of license is required upon appointment. Licensure must be active, unrestricted, and in good standing.

--AND--

Experience: One (1) year, within the last five (5) years, of direct service post-license experience as a licensed therapist in a behavioral health or social service setting.

Note:Application must clearly distinguish between pre-licensed and post-licensed experience.

Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills is required to receive additional compensation.

The following experience is highly desirable:

• Possesses knowledge of clinical supervisor requirements
• Has completed a minimum of fifteen (15) contact hours in supervision training
• Two (2) or more years of experience providing clinical supervision to Registered Associate MFTs, Registered Associate PCCs, or Registered Associate CSWs or pre-degree clinical interns within the last five (5) years
• One (1) or more years of experience providing clinical or administrative supervision over clinical interns and/or trainees
• Experience in a behavioral health or social service setting in a leadership role either managing a special assignment or providing occasional supervisory coverage
• Interagency collaboration experience
• Education and/or training experience

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• Calm under pressure
• Sound critical thinking skills
• Customer service orientation
• Great communication skills
• Friendly disposition
• Interest in an active work environment
• Desire to learn and develop new skills

Application Procedure: There will be acompetitive evaluationof qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to includedetailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.

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.Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do NOT receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans’ Preference:Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.