Job Summary

The County of San Diego, Department of Behavioral Health Services (BHS), is currently recruiting for the position of Behavioral Health Program Manager. Interviews will take place the week of November 23, 2026. Job offers for selected candidates will be made the week of November 30, 2026. The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications at time of appointment.

Future Salary Increases

June 2027 – 4.7% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + 1.7% Market Adjustment Increase). The following additional pay incentives and premiums are available: 3% Behavioral Health Program Manager Classification Premium (applied to time worked).

Position Overview

The County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services (BHS) department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Behavioral Health Program Manager (BHPM). BHS is seeking to fill multiple BHPM positions with this recruitment, including within Adult Outpatient Mental Health Clinics, Adult Case Management, and Next Move, a County-operated outpatient specialty mental health program serving youth and young adults ages 11 to 21 who are justice-involved or at risk of justice involvement, including those transitioning from juvenile detention to the community.

Responsibilities

Adult Behavioral Health Clinics BHPMs provide clinical and operational leadership at one of the County’s three adult outpatient behavioral health clinics. Responsibilities include supervising clinical and administrative staff, providing clinical consultation, implementing policies and practice standards, supporting staff development, and overseeing access, service quality, productivity, and resources. The position collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, County partners, and community providers to support coordinated, person-centered care for adults with serious mental health needs.

Adult Case Management Program BHPMs provide clinical and operational leadership at one of the County’s case management programs serving adults with serious mental illness, including individuals under LPS conservatorship, experiencing homelessness, and/or requiring intensive community-based support. Responsibilities include supervising case management and direct service staff, providing clinical consultation, overseeing crisis response, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and monitoring service quality, productivity, documentation, and outcomes.

Next Move Program Next Move has Behavioral Health Program Manager openings at the Southeastern Live Well Center in San Diego and the North Coastal Live Well Center in Oceanside. Next Move is a County-operated outpatient specialty mental health program serving youth and young adults ages 11 to 21 who are justice-involved or at risk of justice involvement, including those transitioning from juvenile detention to the community.

Qualifications

Qualifying Education/Experience: A current license by the State of California to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Psychologist, or Psychiatrist; AND, A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in psychology, counseling, social work, or a closely related field; AND, Three (3) years of full-time post-master's degree experience in a mental health program providing case management and/or counseling, and crisis intervention to a particular group or program under clinical supervision.

Additional Information

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