San Bernardino County
Mental Health Program Manager I-Public Defender
San Bernardino County, San Bernardino, California, United States, 92409
Step increases of 2.5% up to Top Step of Applicable Salary Range after 1040 Hours
3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increase February 2026
(Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.)
STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS
San Bernardino County employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Job Description
The
San Bernardino County Public Defender's Office
is 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. The Program Manager will 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. 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 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. 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. Benefits
EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE Medical & Dental: Family Coverage Vision: Employee Coverage Premium subsidies to offset health costs Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option 11 days accruable sick leave 15 paid holidays Perfect Attendance Leave Flexible work schedules (in some departments) Generous pension Retirement reciprocity may be available! 457(b) Deferred Compensation Retirement Medical Trust (RMT) DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement Requirements
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 or a forensic justice involved program. Application Procedure
To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm on Friday, October 17, 2025. There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. 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.
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The
San Bernardino County Public Defender's Office
is 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. The Program Manager will 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. 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 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. 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. Benefits
EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE Medical & Dental: Family Coverage Vision: Employee Coverage Premium subsidies to offset health costs Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option 11 days accruable sick leave 15 paid holidays Perfect Attendance Leave Flexible work schedules (in some departments) Generous pension Retirement reciprocity may be available! 457(b) Deferred Compensation Retirement Medical Trust (RMT) DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement Requirements
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 or a forensic justice involved program. Application Procedure
To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm on Friday, October 17, 2025. There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. 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.
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