Behavioral Health Senior Program Manager - Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services*

Behavioral Health Senior Program Manager - Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services*

Salary

$120,224.00 - $169,769.60 Annually

Location

San Bernardino, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-13189ycjis-02

Department

Department of Behavioral Health

Opening Date

10/31/2026

Closing Date

11/13/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
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The Job

Be an agent of change and make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents.

Join a team that is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference throughout San Bernardino County.

The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) invites qualified professionals to apply for the position of Behavioral Health Senior Program Manager within the Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services (YCJIS) division. Incumbents report directly to a Department of Behavioral Health Deputy Director and assist in the oversight of all programs within YCJIS. YCJIS specializes in the implementation and management of programs that deliver Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) to system-involved children and youth. YCJIS is composed of two sub-divisions: Juvenile Justice Programs (JJP) and Children and Youth Collaborative Services (CYCS).

There are two Behavioral Health Senior Program Managers within YCJIS, each with a primary focus on either JJP or CYCS; however, there is overlap of assignments. Staff in either position will support the management of all programs within YCJIS and function closely with the Executive Team to provide input and assist with implementation of department policies and procedures.

Juvenile Justice Programs (JJP) serve children and youth involved with Probation. This includes three (3) in-custody programs and two (2) out-of-custody programs with a total of approximately 75 staff, including three (3) managers and seven (7) clinic supervisors.

Children and Youth Collaborative Services (CYCS) serve system involved children and youth. This includes twelve (12) contracted clinical programs implemented through seventy-two (72) Community Based Organizations at 186 clinical sites. Additionally, CYCS has six (6) distinct internal units with approximately eighty (80) staff, including three (3) managers and five (5) clinic supervisors.

Additionally, these positions will oversee coordination of services in conjunction with Probation and/or Children and Family Services (CFS) while implementing state mandates. Incumbents are responsible for the following:

• Oversee daily administrative and clinical operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, county, and department standards and other applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., National Commission on Correctional Health Care)
• Ensure Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) contract requirements are met
• Oversee two (2) Mental Health Program Manager IIs and one (1) Mental Health Program Manager I and their corresponding teams
• Oversee and review processes from various agencies, including, but not limited to the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
• Develop and implement strategic plans and projects in collaboration with our partner agencies
• Manage staff performance, providing guidance, training, and support to clinical and administrative personnel within the division
• Collaborate with Probation and/or CFS in regard to the implementation, monitoring, and modification of jointly implemented programs
• Fill in for Deputy Director at high level meetings, making decisions based on good judgment and best practice
• Utilize information at the state level to proactively anticipate departmental needs
• Plan for and lead department initiatives while thinking outside the box and optimizing efficiency
• Additionally, staff this position is expected to be a subject matter expert regarding mandates and initiatives related to the system involved children and youth

Current open position will oversee CYCS activities.

• Official Title: Behavioral Health Senior Program Manager

For additional details, please refer to the Behavioral Health Senior Program Manager job description.

The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBHs core values are service, integrity, accountability, and trust.

DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24 Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients Rights and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; and the Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1500 positions and an approximate $800 million-dollar annual budget.

Follow this link to learn more about the Department of Behavioral Health

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

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

To review job-specific benefits, please refer to the Summary of Benefits and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

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.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet ALL requirements listed below:

EDUCATION: A completed master's degree or higher obtained from an accredited institution in behavioral science/behavioral health, social work, counseling, psychology, public health administration, business/public administration, hospital/healthcare administration or closely related field of study.

• -AND--

LICENSURE: Must have CA state licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.

• -AND--

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of full-time management experience working in the behavioral health field including management of teams that include multiple disciplines. Qualifying experience MUST include a minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience as a second-level supervision (managing through subordinate supervisors and/or managers) in personnel administration, operations, budget/fiscal administration, contract development, procurement, and/or data analysis and management in complex systems of care, including policy implications.

Note: Qualifying degree or coursework 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.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with staff, executive leadership, and community partners
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments to achieve common goals
• Strong analytical skills to assess clinical performance data and implement necessary changes
• Strong expertise in data management principles
• Excellent leadership abilities with a proven track record of managing diverse teams

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of management and organizational theory, including planning, organizational design, business finance, business development, project management, and organizational effectiveness
• Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations relative to behavioral health with Justice Involved Youth, both in and out of custody
• Socio-economic, environmental, and cultural factors that affect behavioral health/human behavior
• Funding sources related to mental health, substance use and social services
• Principles and practices of continuous quality improvement
• Methods and techniques used in conflict management and negotiation

The ideal candidate will have the ability to:

• Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff
• Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines
• Oversee and contribute to the effective use of data to provide aggregate and actionable information to both executive leadership and direct care staff
• Review, analyze, interpret and summarize a variety of data and information
• Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues
• Develop cooperative and effective working relationships with others and maintain them over time
• Identify complex problems, develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Exercise discretion, objectivity, and empathy and respond with composure when dealing with vulnerable populations, and/or highly sensitive and emotional situations
• Maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information
• Monitor and interpret budgets and other financial documents

Selection Process

Application Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.

Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do NOT receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

Technical Assistance: If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): 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.

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

Veterans' Preference: 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.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

Management Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

• Retirement benefits subject to change.

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Instructions: The information on this application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is to your benefit to write detailed responses to each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered. Experience listed in this questionnaire must be fully detailed in the work experience section of your application. Do not refer to resume.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Education: Indicate your highest level of completed education from an accredited college or university. Include the degree level (Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral), university name, graduation date, and field of study. If no applicable degree, indicate "N/A".

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Licensure: These positions require applicants to be licensed as a Marriage & Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, Professional Clinical Counselor, or Psychologist in California.

Select which license(s) you currently possess. (Check all that apply.)

• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Licensed Psychologist (LP)
• None of the above

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Licensure Continued: If you indicated the possession of a license in the question above, provide the number and expiration date.

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Minimum Experience Requirement: Do you possess two (2) years of full-time management experience working in the behavioral health field including management of teams that include multiple disciplines. Qualifying experience MUST include a minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience as a second-level supervision (managing through subordinate supervisors and/or managers) in personnel administration, operations, budget/fiscal administration, contract development, procurement, and/or data analysis and management in complex systems of care, including policy implications.

• Yes
• No

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Supervisory/Management Tasks: Please indicate which of the following supervisory tasks you performed. Check all that apply.

• Advise on work problems
• Assign and review work
• Train Staff
• Approve leave time
• Change work schedules
• Counsel on behavior problems
• Give input on work evaluations
• Write work performance evaluations for supervisors signature
• Write & sign work evaluations
• Interview candidates for hire
• Recommend candidates for hire
• Make final hiring decisions
• Recommend disciplinary action
• Carry out disciplinary action
• N/A

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Second-Level Supervision Experience: Describe your experience supervising managers/supervisors who are responsible for program oversight and personnel. Include information regarding the number and level of positions supervised and second-level subordinates (must specify job titles of staff) and number of operational units managed. Specify any unique approaches and solutions you identified to overcome challenges. Include experience related to providing mentorship and leadership. Qualifying employer must be included in the work experience section of your application. If no experience, indicate, "N/A".

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Program Oversight: Describe your experience in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs, policies, and procedures. Include experience related to contracts, procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, claims, and financial reporting. Be sure to include the number and size of components/programs you oversaw; and your responsibility for evaluating and modifying program components, particularly as this relates to administrative compliance with state contracts and state/federal regulations. Include the employer(s), time frame, and your job title(s). Qualifying experience must be included in the work experience section of your application. If no experience, indicate, "N/A".

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Childrens Systems of Care Describe your experience working within Children's Systems of Care. Include experience supervising a program, managing the implementation of a contracted program, etc. Include the employer(s), time frame, and your job title(s). Qualifying experience must be included in the work experience section of your application. If no experience, indicate, "N/A".

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via Email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.

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• I understand

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Applicants Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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