Behavioral Health Program Coordinator-26235505

County of San Diego • San Diego, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Behavioral Health Program Coordinator. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Experience in meeting the minimum requirements must be included in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Nice To Haves

• Substance abuse treatment experience
• Experience with children, youth, and families

Responsibilities

• Directing, implementing, and evaluating quality management activities to align with regulations pertaining to the delivery of behavioral health services.
• Serving as technical administrative experts to the Behavioral Health Services executive team.
• Having management, program development, and quality management responsibilities related to substance abuse and/or mental health programs.

Benefits

• Future Salary Increases: June 2026 - 4.49% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Increase)
• Future Salary Increases: June 2027 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Increase)
• Veteran's Preference Policy: Offers preferential credits for military service.
• Disaster Service Worker designation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level