| Location | San Bernardino, CA |
| Salary | $95,742.40–$135,033.60 Per Year |
Sheriffs Licensed Behavioral Health Program Manager I*
Salary
$95,742.40 - $135,033.60 Annually
Location
Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-13186Sheriff-02
Department
Sheriff/Coroner
Opening Date
11/07/2026
Closing Date
11/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
The Job
The San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Sheriffs Licensed Behavioral Health Program Manager I. Sheriffs Licensed Behavioral Health Program Managers I are responsible for managing a key program component and assisting in planning and organizing a comprehensive behavioral health program with behavioral health service providers; and overseeing professional and administrative staff and processes in adult correctional facilities.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is establishing an internal Behavioral Health Services Program within its adult correctional facilities to maintain ongoing responsibility for mental health and healthcare services. This transition will support continuity of care for the incarcerated population through integrated services and early intervention, using an ongoing collaborative, multidisciplinary approach focused on improved health outcomes.
For more detailed information, refer to the Mental Health Program Manager I job description.
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 credit check and medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident.
Background: Candidates must not have been convicted of a felony and must successfully pass an extensive background investigation which includes a fingerprint check and polygraph examination.
Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
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
LICENSE: Must be licensed in the State of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Applicants must indicate license number and expiration date on the Supplemental Questionnaire. A copy of license is required upon appointment.
EDUCATION: A completed bachelor's degree or higher in Behavioral/Social Science, Health/Human Services, Public/Business Administration, or closely related field.
Note: Qualifying degree 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.
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent professional-level administrative and/or supervisory experience which includes responsibility in one or more of the following areas: development of programs; compliance/quality management; data/legislative analysis; contract procurement and monitoring; or budget development and oversight. -OR- three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience providing mental health services to a seriously mentally ill population or in a correctional setting.
Desired Qualifications
Applicants with experience working with incarcerated populations, particularly in an adult correctional facility, are strongly encouraged to apply.
The ideal candidate will have:
Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.
Selection Process
Examination 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.
Application Procedure: 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.
Additional Information and Resources:
If you need technical assistance, 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.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
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 (Download PDF) 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.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications and will be used to determine your final score and placement on the eligible list. Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
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Select which degree discipline applies:
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Professional License: If you are Licensed Therapist in the State of California as LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC, indicate the type of License you possess, the License number and expiration date. If you are not a Licensed Therapist, indicate "N/A".
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EDUCATION: Indicate the highest level of completed education, completion date, and field of study. Example: Masters Degree, May 2025, Public Administration 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.
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SUPERVISORY/LEAD EXPERIENCE: Indicate lead/supervisory tasks you have performed. Check all that apply. Experience must be included and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
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SUPERVISORY/LEAD EXPERIENCE CONTINUED: Please describe your experience supervising/managing staff. Include information regarding the number and level of positions supervised/led (must specify job titles of staff). Specify any primary responsibility for hiring, writing performance evaluations, handling disciplinary matters, and other supervisory/lead duties performed. Include the name of your employer and dates of employment. If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate "N/A".
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Correctional or Institutional Experience: Have you worked in a facility that provides services to an incarcerated population?
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San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department Experience: Are you currently working within a San Bernardino County Sheriffs correctional facility?
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Correctional Facility Experience: List the employer(s) and briefly describe your experience working in a correctional facility. Be sure this experience is also included in the Experience section of your application.
If you do not possess this type of experience, please indicate "N/A".
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COMPLIANCE/QUALITY MANAGEMENT: Indicate your compliance/quality management experience. Check all that apply. Experience must be included and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
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CONTRACT PROCUREMENT AND MONITORING: Indicate your experience with contract procurement and contract monitoring. Check all that apply. Experience must be included and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
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PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT/EVALUATION: Please describe your experience in program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation within a mental health or substance abuse treatment program. Include the types of programs you have experience with, the populations that these programs serve, and your role in the development of these programs. If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate "N/A".
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DATA AND LEGISILATIVE EXPERIENCE : Please describe your experience overseeing data or legislative analysis, include the employer, programs and systems used, time frame and your job title. Be sure to include the types of data or legislation and number of staff you directly oversaw. If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate "N/A".
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BUDGET DEVELOPMENT AND OVERSIGHT: Please describe your experience developing and overseeing a budget. Include the size of the budget, type of agency, and relevant actions taken. If you do not possess this type of 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).
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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS
We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Download the PDF Guide. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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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.
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Employer San Bernardino County
Address 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor
San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Phone (909) 387-8304
TTY Users: 711
Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs