Behavioral Health Services Supervisor - Incompetent to Stand Trial Diversion Program

County of Riverside, CA • Banning, CA

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About The Position

The Riverside University Health System's Behavioral Health department has an opening for a Behavioral Health Services Supervisor to oversee and set up our Incompetent to Stand Trail Diversion program in Banning, CA. The program will provide mental health service to incarcerated consumers at risk of being entered into the 1370 competency process so that consumers do not have an extended stay in custody while restoring competency. The program assists adult men and women with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) who have recently entered into custody. This position is responsible for overseeing clinical services aimed at stabilizing clients and preventing the need for competency restoration within the legal system. Key responsibilities include supervising a multidisciplinary team, collaborating closely with courts, legal representatives, and correctional partners, and monitoring client progress toward stabilization. The supervisor provides clinical leadership, ensures effective crisis intervention, and maintains compliance with state regulations and documentation standards. This position requires a valid California Driver's License, as the role may involve occasional travel. The position follows a 9/80 work schedule, from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. We are looking for candidates who Are Licensed professionals (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) Have a minimum of two years post-licensure experience Have strong computer and organizational skills Have supervisory/lead experience For this recruitment, the position is eligible for a 10% DTR differential that is applied to hours physically worked. At any time, this differential can be removed. The certification list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill other future Behavioral Health Service Supervisor vacancies within Behavioral Health that may occur in the coming weeks.

Requirements

• Must have a valid license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Science.
• Two years of post-license professional experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting providing direct client services which must have included: client assessment and evaluation, development and implementation of appropriate treatment plans, providing psychotherapy or behavioral health counseling, and providing indirect services involving information, consultation, and educational services to staff and community.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
• Candidates recruited from out-of-state must possess an out-of-state license to practice in one of the above stated options. Individuals hired under this option shall obtain their license to practice issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences within three years of date of hire. During the interim three years, the incumbent shall be eligible for a Mental Health Professional Licensing Waiver Request approved by the State of California Health and Human Services Agency.
• Candidates qualifying with the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor option must have completed additional education and training as defined below: 1) Six semester units or nine quarter units specifically focused on the theory and application of marriage and family therapy, OR a named specialization or emphasis area on the qualifying degree in marriage and family therapy, marital and family therapy, marriage, family, and child counseling, or couple and family therapy; 2) No less than 500 hours of documented supervised experience working directly with couples, families, or children; and 3) A minimum of six hours of continuing education specific to marriage and family therapy, completed in each license renewal cycle.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed professionals (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC)
• Have a minimum of two years post-licensure experience
• Have strong computer and organizational skills
• Have supervisory/lead experience

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, direct, supervise, and coordinate the work of a multidisciplinary staff providing behavioral health treatment services, social and rehabilitation services, and consultation and education services to consumers, public and private agencies, and the community.
• Evaluate overall unit activities, including methods and procedures for effectiveness and consistency with program goals and objectives,; recommending and implementing changes in program, policies, and procedures as necessary.
• Evaluate performance of personnel and take or recommend appropriate course of action; interview, select, and recommend the hiring of new staff members.
• Provide guidance to subordinates on departmental philosophy, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures through casework conferences, staff meetings, and work review; assist and participate in the development and coordination of in-service training and staff development programs.
• Make or review decisions on difficult consumer assessment and casework matters.
• Work with other public, private, and community organizations providing health and human services to mentally and emotionally disabled individuals to gain and ensure cooperation in order to achieve program goals; participate in behavioral health conferences and local area committees; may participate in regional or countywide community needs assessment and program planning development and evaluation activities.
• Assist in preparing annual budget requirements and monitor expenditures to ensure unit is within funding provisions; prepare reports and correspondence regarding workload statistics, casework and unit methods, and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed