Mental Health Clinical Supervisor

Solano County; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Solano County Behavioral Health is seeking a Mental Health Clinical Supervisor with strong administrative leadership to implement BHSA, guide division planning, evaluation, and community engagement. The role emphasizes supervision of staff and ensuring culturally competent, accessible mental health services for diverse populations.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in clinical or administrative oversight, licensure in California, and a commitment to equity in service delivery while

Qualifications

• One year of supervising staff in a mental health setting.
• Two years of experience equivalent to Mental Health Clinician (Licensed) in Solano County OR four years post-licensure in a mental health setting providing direct services.
• Direct services to mentally or emotionally disabled persons; experience with dual diagnosis and addiction in substance use settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• BHSA: support implementation of integrated plans and annual updates.
• Monitor statewide and local outcomes including suicide, overdose, and other indicators.
• Oversee cultural competency efforts to meet diverse community needs.
• Coordinate community engagement through stakeholder meetings, focus groups, and advisory committees.
• Represent the division in state calls, interagency collaborations, and public meetings.
• Provide supervision to clinical and/or administrative staff and foster professional development.

Education

California licensure (MFT/LCSW/Psychologist)

Job description

Help us lead a team dedicated to mental health wellness and recovery!

Solano County Behavioral Health is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our services aim to empower all community members throughout their journey towards wellness and recovery. It is also of equal importance for us to improve access to quality care for underserved and under-represented ethnic and minority populations who have been historically marginalized by health care systems. We are seeking qualified staff who possess valuable life experiences and expertise to ensure our workforce is culturally and linguistically responsive and leverages diversity to foster innovation and positive outcomes for the people we serve.

THE POSITION:

The Behavioral Health Division is recruiting for a Mental Health Clinical Supervisor with a primary focus on administrative leadership. This position will play a central role in implementing and overseeing the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) and advancing division-wide planning, evaluation, and community engagement efforts.

Key responsibilities include:

• BHSA: Support implementation of integrated plans and annual updates, ensuring alignment with state requirements.
• Monitoring Behavioral Health Goals: Track statewide and local outcomes, including priority indicators such as suicide, overdose, and other key metrics.
• Cultural Competency: Oversee division efforts to meet cultural competency requirements, ensuring services are responsive to the diverse needs of the community.
• Community Engagement: Facilitate stakeholder meetings, focus groups, and advisory committees to gather input and promote transparency in decision-making.
• Representation & Partnerships: Participate in state-level calls, interagency collaborations, and public meetings on behalf of the division.
• Leadership & Supervision: Provide supervision to assigned clinical and/or administrative staff, supporting professional development and effective program implementation.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate for this position will be a highly motivated and community-driven professional, who is passionate about providing quality mental health services. The candidate should have a strong background in mental health related settings providing direct services to mentally or emotionally disabled persons. The ability to provide effective peer support and supervision is essential.

Additionally, the Medical Health Clinical Supervisor must be adept at managing competing demands, multiple priorities, and reflect the County’s Core Values.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least one year of experience in providing clinical and/or administrative oversight to newly hired and/or lower-level staff in a mental health setting;
• AND
• Two years of experience equivalent to the Mental Health Clinician (Licensed) in Solano County OR
• Four years of experience following licensure or registration for licensure in a mental health related setting providing direct services to mentally or emotionally disabled persons, including dual diagnosis and addiction issues for those assigned to the substance abuse settings; AND

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Current licensure by the State of California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners as either a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or current licensure by the State of California Board of Psychology as a Psychologist.

Note: Loss of the required State licensure shall result in termination or reassignment, if such a vacancy exists and the incumbent meets the minimum requirements for the vacant position. (Such action will be taken in accordance with Civil Service Commission rules).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Independent travel may be required.
• Driver's License: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C Driver's License is a cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this driver's license requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
• Assignment Requirements: Some positions in these classes may require work in an out-station location or in a setting with other professionals integrated as a team.

SELECTION PROCESS

04/27/2026 – 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for next application review.

6/9/2026 – 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for next application review.

07/24/2026 – 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for next application review.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule.

All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.

Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE. Applicants who have a service-connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service-connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.