What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Program Manager position at County of Contra Costa?
Bargaining Unit: Local 21 - Supervisory Management
TRANSFER/BID OPPORTUNITY-CURRENT CONTRA COSTA EMPLOYEES ONLY-
The Health Services Department has an opening for (1) Mental Health Program Manager position in the Detention Mental Health Division.
Job details are listed below:
Hiring Manager: Manju Mathews | Position Number: 20390 | Primary Worksite Address: WRTH- 5555 Giant Hwy, Richmond |
Position Type: PFT | Division: Detention Mental Health | Bilingual (Language):
NO |
Shift/Hours: M-F 8am to 5pm | Days Off: Saturday, Sunday | Required to Travel: Yes |
Position Assignment/Duties:
The Detention Mental Health Program Manager (VQDC) will work under the supervision of the Detention Mental Health Chief (VQDN) to promote and monitor behavioral health services for patients at the Martinez Detention Facility, West County Detention Facility, West County Reentry, Housing &Treatment and Marsh Creek Detention Facility. The MH Program Manager will assist with the development of programs, policies, participate in the quality improvement program, provide direct supervision to clinical staff and lead the clinical team at the adult detention facilities. The MH Program Manager will collaborate with justice partners and the community to improve the detention mental health delivery system.
NOTE: This position is expected to begin working at the West County Reentry, Treatment and Housing Facility (WRTH) between July 15, 2025 – September 15, 2025License Required:
1) Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.
2) Positions assigned to manage a mental health clinic or program which requires clinical supervision of staff must possess one of the following professional licenses:
Either:
a. A valid license issued by the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences as a:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC); or
b. A valid license as a Psychologist issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology.
Education: Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major in psychology, social work, counseling, public administration or a closely related field.
Experience: Three (3) years of full-time post-licensure experience, or its equivalent, providing mental health services in a behavioral health program or agency, one (1) year of which must have included supervising either a direct care program such as a public mental health clinic or inpatient facility, OR three (3) years of full-time experience or its equivalent, in mental health program administration, one (1) year of which must have included administrative responsibility for mental health programs/services and the supervision of subordinate staff.
All eligible full-time, part-time or permanent-intermittent employees in the above classification interested in this position must submit an online application by 3/16/2025.
Salary : $116,850 - $142,032
