San Diego County Public Defender’s Office
Behavioral Health Program Manager-25410809
San Diego County Public Defender’s Office, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Overview
The County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is currently recruiting for the position of
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER . This position is eligible for appointment at step 3, $114,982.40 annually. Future Salary Increases: June 2026 – 5.2% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.7% Market Adjustment Increase) June 2027 – 4.7% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 1.7% Market Adjustment Increase) The following additional pay incentives and premiums are available: 3% Behavioral Health Program Manager Classification Premium
(applied to time worked) The Health and Human Services Agency is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Behavioral Health Program Manager (BHPM) within Behavioral Health Services (BHS). BHS is seeking to fill multiple BHPM positions with this recruitment, including BHPMs within County Operated Clinics, Case Management, San Diego Psychiatric Hospital, and Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Court. The current vacancies are with Behavioral Health Services; however, the list established from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in other departments. Responsibilities
County Operated Clinics & Case Management: oversee a County operated outpatient clinic or a Case Management program, including program operations, designing, implementing, supervising, and managing direct service staff. San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital: oversee the Social Work Department, including Mental Health Case Management Clinicians, Licensed Mental Health Clinicians, and student interns; collaborate with county and community-based providers, legal entities, and families; serve as a hospital representative in external meetings around care coordination and delivery of clinical services. CARE Court: oversee County operated CARE Court services; supervise direct service staff, implement policies/guidelines, provide clinical consultations, crisis intervention, public speaking, staff trainings, and budget reviews; promote high quality client care while maintaining program integrity; assist leadership to meet state CARE Court, MediCal and BHS program expectations and develop strong teams with community partners. Please note: a complete job description including essential functions, required education and experience, and working conditions is available in the official posting. Interviews and Hiring Process
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below: Job Offer and Background Process begins shortly after the interview phase. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date. If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies. Minimum Qualifications
A current license by the State of California to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Psychologist, or Psychiatrist; AND, A master’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in psychology, counseling, social work, or a closely related field; AND, Three (3) years of full-time post-master's degree experience in a mental health program providing case management and/or counseling, and crisis intervention to a particular group or program under clinical supervision. The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire. Condition of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process. Evaluation Process
Qualified applicants will be placed on a
three (3) month
eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment applications. Please ensure all information is accurate as the responses you give will be scored using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying. Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis. Veterans and Diversity
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions of veterans and value their experience. The County supports veterans through resources and programs to maximize employment opportunities and assist in the transition to civilian life. The County emphasizes valuing diversity and practicing inclusion as its greatest asset and priority for serving a varied community.
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The County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is currently recruiting for the position of
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER . This position is eligible for appointment at step 3, $114,982.40 annually. Future Salary Increases: June 2026 – 5.2% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.7% Market Adjustment Increase) June 2027 – 4.7% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 1.7% Market Adjustment Increase) The following additional pay incentives and premiums are available: 3% Behavioral Health Program Manager Classification Premium
(applied to time worked) The Health and Human Services Agency is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Behavioral Health Program Manager (BHPM) within Behavioral Health Services (BHS). BHS is seeking to fill multiple BHPM positions with this recruitment, including BHPMs within County Operated Clinics, Case Management, San Diego Psychiatric Hospital, and Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Court. The current vacancies are with Behavioral Health Services; however, the list established from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in other departments. Responsibilities
County Operated Clinics & Case Management: oversee a County operated outpatient clinic or a Case Management program, including program operations, designing, implementing, supervising, and managing direct service staff. San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital: oversee the Social Work Department, including Mental Health Case Management Clinicians, Licensed Mental Health Clinicians, and student interns; collaborate with county and community-based providers, legal entities, and families; serve as a hospital representative in external meetings around care coordination and delivery of clinical services. CARE Court: oversee County operated CARE Court services; supervise direct service staff, implement policies/guidelines, provide clinical consultations, crisis intervention, public speaking, staff trainings, and budget reviews; promote high quality client care while maintaining program integrity; assist leadership to meet state CARE Court, MediCal and BHS program expectations and develop strong teams with community partners. Please note: a complete job description including essential functions, required education and experience, and working conditions is available in the official posting. Interviews and Hiring Process
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below: Job Offer and Background Process begins shortly after the interview phase. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date. If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies. Minimum Qualifications
A current license by the State of California to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Psychologist, or Psychiatrist; AND, A master’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in psychology, counseling, social work, or a closely related field; AND, Three (3) years of full-time post-master's degree experience in a mental health program providing case management and/or counseling, and crisis intervention to a particular group or program under clinical supervision. The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire. Condition of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process. Evaluation Process
Qualified applicants will be placed on a
three (3) month
eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment applications. Please ensure all information is accurate as the responses you give will be scored using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying. Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis. Veterans and Diversity
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions of veterans and value their experience. The County supports veterans through resources and programs to maximize employment opportunities and assist in the transition to civilian life. The County emphasizes valuing diversity and practicing inclusion as its greatest asset and priority for serving a varied community.
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