Licensed Clinical Therapist II Salary $93,496.00 - $111,259.20 Annually
Location: Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-13133-01
Department: Department of Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 02/28/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Benefits --------
The Job
$44.95 Starting Base Hourly Rate (Step 7) for New and Existing Employees!
Are you interested in using your clinical and administrative skills to make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents?
Join a team who is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference in the lives of the residents of San Bernardino County.
The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health invites qualified professionals to apply for the position of Licensed Clinical Therapists II.
Licensed Clinical Therapists II are lead workers who direct a small clinical staff. Typical duties consist of:
• Providing clinical and administrative consultation to their staff; • Screening prospective clients for appropriateness of program services; • Intervening in crisis situations; • Auditing and monitoring charts; • Utilization review; • Payment authorization; • And participating in providing rehabilitative mental health/substance abuse services in clinic, institutional, field, and community settings to clients with severe mental, emotional, and substance abuse disorders.
For additional details, please refer to the Licensed Clinical Therapist II job description.
DBH is also accepting applications for Pre-Licensed Clinical Therapist Trainees, Pre-Licensed Clinical Therapists, and Licensed Clinical Therapists I. Please click on a job title to be redirected to the corresponding application. Each position requires its own application.
Hear from current therapists about their experiences within the County below!
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
The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1500 positions and an approximate $800 million-dollar annual budget.
About the Department of Behavioral Health
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Benefits and Compensation
EXCELLENT BENEFITS!
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Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident.
Shifts: Some programs offer 24-hour services; some assignments may require employees to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call. Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required depending on assignment. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation (mileage reimbursement at current IRS rate is available).
Clinical Supervision Differential: Clinical therapists currently providing clinical supervision to Pre-Licensed Clinical Therapists or Pre-Licensed Psychologists are eligible for additional compensation.
Detention Differential: Clinical therapists regularly assigned to work in detention facilities receive additional compensation. Indicate your interest and availability for positions assigned to detention facilities on the supplemental questionnaire.
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
Desired Qualifications
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.
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.
Professional 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.
Competitive Evaluation Instructions
The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Detailed responses should be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered (do not refer to a resume).
I understand.
Professional License
Applicants must be a Licensed Therapist in the State of California with an active, unrestricted license in good standing. List your license title (Clinical Social Worker, Marriage Family Therapist, Professional Clinical Counselor), license number, and expiration date. If you do not possess a valid license in one of the above referenced disciplines, indicate "N/A" in the answer field.
Post-Licensed Experience
How many years of direct service post-licensed clinical therapist experience do you possess within the last five (5) years? Qualifying experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application.
Two (2) or more years of direct service post-licensed clinical therapist experience One (1) year of direct service post-licensed clinical therapist experience Less than one (1) year of direct service post-licensed clinical therapist experience
Psychotherapy/Psychological Counseling
Have you practiced psychotherapy or provided psychological counseling for at least one (1) year within the last five (5) years?
Yes No
If you answered "Yes" to the question above, provide the name of the employer(s) and dates of employment for each position where experience was gained. Qualifying employer(s) must be listed in the work experience section of your application. If you do not possess qualifying experience, indicate, "N/A".
Supervision Training Course
Have you completed the mandatory supervision training course required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences?
Yes No
Lead Work/Clinical Supervision
Describe your experience where you worked as an ongoing or occasional clinical supervisor or lead worker; include the number of people supervised and their job titles. Describe your scope of responsibility for hiring, training, assigning and reviewing work; evaluating employees and providing input on disciplinary issues; acting as a resource on clinical issues; providing administrative supervision