Program Manager I - OPG/Age Wise*

SAN-Bernardino-Count; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County seeks a licensed mental health leader to serve as Mental Health Program Manager I. The ideal candidate will hold LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC licensure, possess strong public speaking and communications skills, and have experience supervising behavioral health programs within a public system.

This role requires two years’ professional-level administrative or supervisory experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), and willingness to travel and adhere to county

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in behavioral or social science, healthcare administration, human services, public/business administration, or related field.

Skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in behavioral or social science, healthcare administration, or related field

Job description

Recruitment will remain open until filled.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary ofBenefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

*Official title: Mental Health Program Manager I. For more detailed information, refer to the Mental Health Program Manager I job description.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Investigation: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, prior to appointment.

Travel:Travelthroughout the County may be required. Employees may be required to make provision for transportation and to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

License: Position requires licensure as a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Applicants must provide license information on the supplemental questionnaire to be considered.

Training: Incumbents must complete forty (40) units of CA State Association of Public Administrators, Public Guardian, and Public Conservators training within a four (4) year period.

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.

Work Location: Incumbents will be assigned to work at the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) located at 686 E. Mill St. San Bernardino, CA 92415-0647. Office location may change due to space and department operational needs.

License: Position requires licensure as a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Applicants must provide license information on the supplemental questionnaire to be considered.

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Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in behavioral or social science, healthcare administration, human services, public/business administration, legal studies, or related field of study.

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Experience: Two (2) years of full-time professional-level administrative, clinical, and/or supervisory experience, which includes one (1) year working within a mental health system with responsibilities in one or more of the following areas: development and monitoring of programs, policies and procedures; compliance/quality management; data/legislative analysis; monitoring contracts; or budget/fiscal administration. Clerical and/or routine accounting experience is not considered qualifying.

A Master's degree in a qualifying field may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience, withone (1) year of experience working within a mental health system.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree in a qualifying field and at least one (1) year of experience supervising a behavioral health or other governmental program. The candidate should demonstrate public speaking experience, including preparing and delivering presentations to stakeholders. Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong management abilities, and knowledge of the public behavioral health system are highly desirable.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

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 spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information.

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