Mental Health Program Manager I-Public Defender

San Bernardino County; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County Public Defender's Office seeks a Licensed Mental Health Program Manager to oversee the Mental Health Diversion Program under California law. The role includes planning, coordinating, and delivering mental health services for Public Defender clients and supervising clinicians to ensure quality care.

The position requires a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker license, supervision training certification, and at least three years of relevant administrative or clinical

Qualifications

• California Clinical Social Worker license must be maintained throughout employment.
• California Board of Behavioral Science Supervision Training certification must be maintained throughout employment.
• Three years of professional-level administrative and/or clinical experience in a mental health or forensic justice involved program, with program development, policy & procedures, contracts, or budgeting experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of mental health services for Public Defender clients.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary meetings and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Create timely treatment plans and client-centered strategies to support transitions from custody to mental health services.
• Directly supervise the Clinical Therapist and provide supervision hours for the Social Service Practitioner Unit.
• Conduct Mental Health Diversion Program clinical evaluations and testify on findings when needed.

Skills

Multidisciplinary meetings

Program evaluation

Clinical supervision

Crisis management

Budget/fiscal administration

Policy development

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license

Supervision Training Certification

Job description

SALARY INCREASES

Employees are eligible for merit-based step increases within the salary range, up to the maximum step. Refer to the Exempt Employee Ordinance for details.

STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS

San Bernardino County employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more details/application information, review here.

The San Bernardino County Public Defender's Officeis seeking a Licensed Mental Health Program Manager to oversee the Mental Health Diversion Program under the California Mental Health Diversion Law (PC 1001.36). The role of the Program Manager would entail overseeing the planning, coordination, and delivery of mental health services for Public Defender clients. In this role, the Program Manager would facilitate multidisciplinary meetings, evaluate program effectiveness, ensure treatment plans are created in a timely manner, and create client-centered strategies that support a fluid transition from custody into mental health services for those participating in the Mental Health Diversion Program.

Additionally, the Program Manager will directly supervise the Clinical Therapist and provide clinical supervision hours for the Social Service Practitioner Unit. Furthermore, the Program Manager will conduct Mental Health Diversion Program clinical evaluations in determining whether the client meets the criteria under the Mental Health Diversion Law and will testify on their findings if needed.

For more information, refer to the Mental Health Program Manager I job description.

About The Public Defender's Office

The Law Offices of the Public Defender San Bernardino County is a county department that is staffed with attorneys licensed by the State Bar of California. The attorneys who handle cases in court are called Deputy Public Defenders. In addition to attorneys, the Public Defender employs Investigators to fully investigate cases handled by the Department. The Department also has a unit of social service practitioners and support staff to ensure the best holistic representation for clients.

The Public Defender will be appointed to represent any criminal or civil commitment defendant who cannot afford to hire an attorney, unless the office has a legal conflict of interest with that defendant’s case. The Public Defender represents adults and juveniles charged with misdemeanor or felony crimes, and individuals facing involuntary civil commitment for mental disorders or commitment under the Sexually Violent Predator statute.

The Law Offices of the Public Defender San Bernardino County is a leader in innovation, developing and implementing programs to operate more efficiently and improving individual lives. Using a holistic approach, the Public Defender seeks to increase client opportunities for achieving self-sufficiency. In addition to providing legal defense, our agency also seeks to arrange client access to social service programs and assistance with receiving alcohol and drug rehabilitation services and counseling for mental health issues.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background: A background investigation will be conducted, including a DOJ/FBI fingerprint check and drug screening.

License: A valid California Clinical Social Worker license must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.

Certification: California Board of Behavioral Science Supervision Training certification must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.

Travel:Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

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

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Management Unit MOU.

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

License:California Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Certification: California Board of Behavioral Science Supervision Training certification.

Experience: Three (3) years of professional-level administrative and/or clinical experience within a mental health program (mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment program) or a forensic justice involved program. Experience must include responsibility in one or more of the following areas: development of programs, policies and procedures; compliance/quality management; data/legislative analysis; monitoring contracts; or budget/fiscal administration. Experience must also include managing crisis situations in the field and working in a co-located setting. Clerical and/or routine accounting experience is not considered qualifying. You must attach a copy of your California Clinical Social Worker license and proof of completion of a Supervision Training Course approved by the California Board of Behavioral Science to your application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing 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 Veterans' Preference Policy.