San Diego County
Behavioral Health Program Coordinator
San Diego County, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Job Summary
The County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is currently recruiting for the position of
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR .
Interviews will take place the week of November 24, 2025. Job offers for selected candidates will be made the week of December 1, 2025.
Future Salary Increases
June 2026 - 4.49% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Increase)
June 2027 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Increase)
As a Behavioral Health Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for directing, implementing and evaluating quality management activities to align with regulations pertaining to the delivery of behavioral health services. Behavioral Health Program Coordinators serve as technical administrative experts to the Behavioral Health Services executive team and have management, program development and quality management responsibilities related to substance abuse and/or mental health programs.
Interviews and Hiring Process
Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
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
Possession of a current license by the State of California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Mental Health Nursing Specialist, 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, sociology, social work, public administration, public health or a closely related field; AND,
At least five (5) years of professional experience that includes providing mental health services to transitional age youth, adults and older adults, or performing quality improvement duties in a mental health program. One (1) year of experience must have been in an administrative or management capacity.
Note: In #3 above, substance abuse treatment experience and experience with children, youth, and families is qualifying.
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.
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR .
Interviews will take place the week of November 24, 2025. Job offers for selected candidates will be made the week of December 1, 2025.
Future Salary Increases
June 2026 - 4.49% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Increase)
June 2027 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Increase)
As a Behavioral Health Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for directing, implementing and evaluating quality management activities to align with regulations pertaining to the delivery of behavioral health services. Behavioral Health Program Coordinators serve as technical administrative experts to the Behavioral Health Services executive team and have management, program development and quality management responsibilities related to substance abuse and/or mental health programs.
Interviews and Hiring Process
Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
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
Possession of a current license by the State of California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Mental Health Nursing Specialist, 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, sociology, social work, public administration, public health or a closely related field; AND,
At least five (5) years of professional experience that includes providing mental health services to transitional age youth, adults and older adults, or performing quality improvement duties in a mental health program. One (1) year of experience must have been in an administrative or management capacity.
Note: In #3 above, substance abuse treatment experience and experience with children, youth, and families is qualifying.
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.
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