Sheriff's Licensed Behavioral Health Program Manager I*

SAN-Bernardino-Count; California; Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is seeking a Licensed Behavioral Health Program Manager I to lead a key program component and help plan a comprehensive behavioral health program in adult correctional facilities. The role includes supervising staff and coordinating services with external providers to ensure continuity of care.

The position is part of establishing an internal Behavioral Health Services Program within the department’s facilities, emphasizing collaboration,

Qualifikationen

• Experience in a public behavioral health department, agency or program.
• Experience with project planning, project management, and data analysis.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Experience planning, implementing, supporting or evaluating behavioral health programs.

Aufgaben

• Manage a key program component and assist in planning and organizing a comprehensive behavioral health program in adult correctional facilities.
• Oversee professional and administrative staff and processes within the program.
• Coordinate with behavioral health service providers to maintain continuity of care for the incarcerated population.

Kenntnisse

Public behavioral health

Project planning

Data analysis

Written communication

Program evaluation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral/Social Science or related field

Jobbeschreibung

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Licensed Behavioral Health Program Manager I. Sheriff's Licensed Behavioral Health Program Managers I* are responsible for managing a key program component and assisting in planning and organizing a comprehensive behavioral health program with behavioral health service providers; and overseeing professional and administrative staff and processes in adult correctional facilities.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is establishing an internal Behavioral Health Services Program within its adult correctional facilities to maintain ongoing responsibility for mental health and healthcare services. This transition will support continuity of care for the incarcerated population through integrated services and early intervention, using an ongoing collaborative, multidisciplinary approach focused on improved health outcomes.

Official title: Mental Health Program Manager I

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

Conditions of Employment

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

Background: Candidates must not have been convicted of a felony and must successfully pass an extensive background investigation which includes a fingerprint check and polygraph examination.

Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

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). Applicants must indicate license number and expiration date on the Supplemental Questionnaire. A copy of license is required upon appointment.

Education

A completed bachelor’s degree or higher in Behavioral/Social Science, Health/Human Services, Public/Business Administration, or closely related field.

Note: Qualifying degree must have been completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Experience

Two (2) years of full-time equivalent professional-level administrative and/or supervisory experience which includes responsibility in one or more of the following areas: development of programs; compliance/quality management; data/legislative analysis; contract procurement and monitoring; or budget development and oversight.

OR three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience providing mental health services to a seriously mentally ill population or in a correctional setting.

Ideal candidate will have

• Experience in a public behavioral health department, agency or program.
• Experience with project planning, project management, and data analysis.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Experience planning, implementing, supporting or evaluating behavioral health programs.

Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.

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

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

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.