Mental Health Supervisor

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. • San Luis Obispo, CA

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About The Position

Develops, implements, and monitors mental health services in the Child, Youth and Family Services (CYFS) division. Responsible for providing therapeutic services and intervention to enrolled children and families; and division staff. Ensures mental health perspectives, practices, and supports are embedded within the division’s policies and procedures. Provides training, supervision, and professional development to internal and external learners. Recruits and supervises interns pursuing a career in mental health, behavioral health, disabilities, or related fields. Develops relationships with CAPSLO programs and community partners that are able to provide mental health support to clients and staff. Represents CAPSLO in local and regional efforts to promote mental health in communities. Supports CAPSLO'S mission by providing mental health services and education to clients, the staff who serve them, and the community.

Requirements

• Must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Human Development, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field (with emphasis in child and family studies).
• Must have three years of experience providing counseling or therapy. One year may be substituted with a year of providing therapeutic interventions.
• Must have two years of experience working with children, ages 0-5, and their families to address behavioral or mental health concerns.
• Must have 2 years of experience in administration, management, supervision, or monitoring in a behavioral health, medical, human services, or educational setting.
• Must have two years of experience in training.
• Must possess the required licensure, education, training, experience, and/or certification to provide clinical supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children with behavioral health and disabilities concerns preferred.
• Certifications in specific evidence-based interventions and modalities preferred.
• Bilingual/biliterate in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic services and interventions to children, families, and staff across the division.
• Design and implement inclusive mental health service models in collaboration with internal teams and parents.
• Ensure services are culturally respectful, equitable, and responsive to diverse needs including special populations.
• Review and approve behavioral plans; maintain compliance with all federal, state, local, and funder requirements.
• Develop and oversee policies, procedures, tracking systems, and referral processes for mental health services.
• Manage data collection and reporting for internal use and funder requirements.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise mental health consultants; coordinate contracts and payments.
• Ensure confidentiality compliance and provide related training to staff and families.
• Develop and manage a mental health internship program, including curriculum, supervision, assessments, and recruitment.
• Build partnerships with colleges, universities, and professional organizations to support intern recruitment and development.
• Oversee fiscal documentation and collaborate with Finance and directors to ensure budgetary support and effective financial management.
• Coordinate ongoing staff development on mental health topics including evidence-based practices, crisis response, and therapeutic interventions.
• Provide staff with mental health resources and technical assistance on screening tools and assessments.
• Train staff on observation, referral processes, and identifying mental health concerns.
• Collaborate with the Behavioral Health & Disabilities Manager to support integrative practices and family engagement.
• Support families by interpreting mental health concerns, developing outreach materials, and respecting cultural traditions and healing practices.
• Ensure mental health education is integrated across all service areas (education, health, nutrition, PFCE, ERSEA).
• Participate in community assessments to identify mental health resources and professionals.
• Develop and train staff on monitoring, record-keeping, and reporting systems for mental health services.
• Track and report on children with mental health concerns; contribute to the annual Training and Technical Assistance Plan.
• Assist in planning and conducting annual contract monitoring reviews; use data to improve services.
• Participate in team meetings to update and implement policies and procedures.
• Support the Behavioral Health & Disabilities Manager in building and maintaining community partnerships and MOUs.
• Help develop a Health Services Advisory Committee and maintain a county-specific mental health resource database.
• Network internally and externally to enhance resource knowledge, build relationships, and promote CAPSLO’s programs.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees