Behavioral Health Programs Supervisor

This recruitment is to establish an eligible list for all Behavioral Health Programs. The list may be used to fill BHRS Unit Supervisor vacancies as long as the list is active. You are encouraged to apply even if a vacancy does not exist in the program for which you are interested.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

The Unit Supervisor positions will be based in one of the following locations: San Rafael, Novato, or Greenbrae.

Crisis Stabilization Unit Vacancy:

There is one (1) regular full-time, P.M. BHRS Unit Supervisor position within the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). The position will oversee the day-to-day operations of the evening (P.M.) shift of Crisis Stabilization Unit services. The position will co-supervise weekend and overnight staff in conjunction with the CSU A.M. Supervisor.

Forensics System of Care, Care Court Vacancy:

There is one (1) regular BHRS full-time, fixed-term (10/23/2027) Unit Supervisor position with Forensics System of Care, Care Court. The position will oversee services linking individuals with legal involvement to community services.

The selected candidate will oversee services in the various initiatives, all aimed at connecting a person with behavioral health treatment needs to services, some of which may be court-ordered. Services may include outreach and engagement, clinical evaluation, court reports, resource identification and linkage, attendance at court, and collaboration with justice and community partners.

The position will provide clinical and administrative oversight and leadership for the team and community. The Unit Supervisor will have direct oversight of Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioners, support and administrative staff and work collaboratively with other team members.

The position is responsible for the planning, assigning, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of staff. This position is also responsible for successfully coaching and developing the team, as well as writing and delivering annual performance reviews and providing training and performance feedback as necessary to staff.

The incumbent will have support and training as they orient to their role. The position is Monday-Friday, business hours, with some opportunity for hybrid work and an Alternative Work Schedule based on program needs.

This is a fixed-term position ending 10/23/2027. This position is budgeted for 3 years. However, there may be opportunities for the hired individual during this time-period to move to a regular, ongoing position as other vacancies or promotional opportunities occur, or the position may be funded and convert to an ongoing position.

Fixed-term employment ends when the position's funding finishes, or the work is completed. Employees in these positions are exempt from the County's policies regarding lay-off order and reduction-in-force rights.

The ideal candidate for all programs will have strong proven leadership experience and skills in managing and supervising behavioral health programs and staff; skilled in developing and implementing program goals, objectives and policies and procedures; able to manage critical and complex clinical and personnel related issues; and be an effective communicator both verbally and in writing.

The ability to successfully multi-task and track various projects is required. The ability to have both a large-scale understanding of county-wide services, as well as the interpersonal ability to collaborate with partners will be a helpful skill to have and develop.

Experience in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities, while pushing for innovation is desired. Experience working with labor unions, labor contracts and government employment regulations is ideal. Strong communication skills and the spirit of community service is essential.

For CSU: The ideal person for this position is a leader that is focused on bringing value into the lives of BHRS clients and supporting the team to help reach their goals.

For Forensics: The ideal candidate for this position enjoys an active and dynamic work environment, and who prefers to be engaging in cross-disciplined collaboration and partnership, inclusive of working in partnership with justice professionals.

The person in the Justice CareLinks Supervisor position must be comfortable in a new position, with the flexibility to take direction and make innovative contributions to help develop the role.

The Justice CareLinks Unit Supervisor will be clinically competent with prior direct-client care experience, as well as have some experience managing projects, reporting outcomes, and public-speaking/presenting.

The ideal candidate will see this position as an opportunity to oversee a new team, including established and new partnerships using a multi-agency approach and have a mix of professional collaboration and coordination, supervision of staff, and with direct service work when needed.

A strong commitment to serve the underserved and to keep trying even in the face of challenges is key.

Knowledge of:

• Administrative principles and practices, including basic budgeting, program planning and evaluation, unit and shift coordination, and admissions criteria and procedures.
• Principles, procedures, techniques, trends and publications relevant to community mental health.
• Dynamics of human behavior; physical, psychological, environmental and social aspects of behavioral health disorders and emotional disturbances.
• Nature of problems calling for the use of public or private community resources.
• Scope and activities of community health and welfare agencies and community resources available for assistance to individuals suffering from behavioral and/or emotional problems.
• Methods and techniques of crisis intervention, individual/family/group counseling, case management and social rehabilitation.
• Computer applications related to the work.

Ability to:

• Plan, assign, supervise, review and evaluate the work of staff and interns in a variety of disciplines in order to achieve and coordinate service delivery to clients.
• Train staff and interns in work and clinical procedures.
• Participate in program and budget planning and program evaluation.
• Determine the needs and prioritize mental health services of a specific program within the community.
• Effectively counsel consumers and conduct individual/family/group therapy or provide crisis intervention, case management or social rehabilitation services as needed.
• Work effectively with a diverse population.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of the community and community organizations.
• Analyze data and develop sound independent conclusions and recommendations regarding a specific program.
• Interpret, implement and explain County, State and Federal rules and regulations to public and private agencies and to a multidisciplinary staff.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.

For more detailed information about this classification, including the minimum qualifications, please click here: BHRS Unit Supervisor, classification specification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

A Masters Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in sociology, psychology, social work, social welfare, counseling, mental health, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field OR Doctorate in Psychology AND licensure requirements (see below), AND Two years of clinical behavioral health experience in a behavioral health setting appropriate to the functional area to which assigned AND one year of experience in providing lead or administrative or clinical supervision in a behavioral health setting.

Certificates and Licenses

Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Registered Nurse (RN), Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC) or Clinical Psychologist

Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California drivers license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County including review of a recent DMV history. At the time of the selection interview by the appointing authority, applicants will have to furnish a recent DMV driving record.

Round 1 interviews are tentatively scheduled for Friday, August 16, 2024

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Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.

Open & Continuous Recruitment: Because this recruitment is Open and Continuous, applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Cassie Folan at PDN-9c96941a-4a03-4fe9-bdf3-271a92a84c55