Mental Health Program Specialist - Behavioral Health Services Act (Open & Promotional)
County of San Mateo
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Behavioral Health Clinician-Licensed
County of Tulare
HHSA
Location
Visalia, California, 93291
Salary
$96,299.82 - $117,363.98
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 10, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves providing mental health and substance use support to adults and children in Tulare County, including handling crises, conducting assessments, offering therapy, and guiding less experienced staff.
It suits licensed professionals who thrive in team environments, make quick decisions in tough situations, and enjoy working across various settings like clinics, child welfare, and community outreach.
The role also includes quality checks and building partnerships with other services to help clients get the care they need.
Key Requirements
- Licensed as a mental health professional (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC) in California
- Experience in crisis intervention, triage, and psychiatric assessments
- Skills in individual, family, and group psychotherapy
- Ability to provide clinical oversight and consultation to unlicensed staff and teams
- Knowledge of mental health and substance use disorder treatments for adults and children
- Strong teamwork and communication skills for collaborating with agencies and the public
- Experience with quality improvement, chart reviews, and program support
Full Job Description
Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency is actively recruiting for the position of Behavioral Health Clinician – Licensed.
Direction is provided by a Behavioral Health, Human Services, Clinical Supervisor, Manager or higher-level management position within the Agency.
The Behavioral Health Clinician – Licensed provides professional behavioral health services, in accordance with State of California laws and regulations, to identify adults and children with mental, emotional, and/or substance use disorders.
The incumbent may also provide behavioral health clinical oversight and direction to unlicensed clinicians, mental health paraprofessional staff, and student undergraduate/graduate placements.
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill immediate and future vacancies throughout Tulare County’s Behavioral Health and Human Services Branches.
The successful candidate will respond to crisis, make assessments, provide triage, and follow through with appropriate treatments, including referrals and assessing for psychiatric hospitalizations.
Incumbents working in the Behavioral Health Branch will work with complex casework in a variety of programs depending on current vacancies.
These may include clinics, criminal justice, Alcohol and Other Drugs, administration homeless outreach, Integrated Services, children’s services, and other mental health settings.
The ideal candidate will need to work well within a team setting and have a wealth of therapeutic skills to help problem-solve and make immediate decisions about challenging therapeutic cases.
The successful candidate may also perform quality improvement activities for both mental health and substance use disorder programs and provide clinical expertise to programs and providers within the county behavioral health network.
This may include leading or participating in Quality Improvement projects, conducting chart reviews, investigating grievances and appeals, and supporting ongoing relationships with providers.
The Tulare County Behavioral Health Branch has two outpatient adult mental health clinics, located in Visalia and in Porterville, and one children’s clinic in Porterville.
All focus on the treatment of consumers with Severe Mental Illness.
The Behavioral Health Branch works with community-based providers to ensure mental health services are available throughout the county.
The Tulare County Child Welfare Services (CWS) Division has a clinical team that works primarily with adults and families involved with CWS.
The successful candidate will provide mental health assessments, provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy, respond to crises in the field to support clients and social work staff, and consult with social workers and associated providers involved with cases.
Candidates accepting one of these positions may qualify to apply for loan repayment of up to $30,000 for a two-year work commitment and providing direct client care in a qualified facility.
For more information on the loan repayment program, visit https://hcai.ca.gov/loans-scholarships-grants/loan-repayment/lmhspep/.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Perform crisis intervention services over the phone or in the field as assigned; determine triage level and refer for appropriate services.
- May perform in-home or field crisis intervention or treatment services.
- Assist clients in accessing services to support the client’s need for treatment and care.
- Provide casework and program consultation to staff members, which may include serving as a clinical lead to unlicensed clinical team members in their development of client treatment plans.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels, as well as with other agencies, County departments, and the public.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Candidates must meet the qualifications listed below by the application deadline.
- Completion of a master’s degree in one of the following areas: social work; marriage, family, and child counseling; marital and family therapy; psychology; clinical psychology; or counseling psychology; obtained from an accredited school, college, or university.
- Possession of a valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) license issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
Desirable Qualifications for Behavioral Health
- Knowledge of federal Medicaid and state Medi-Cal regulations pertaining to clinical licensing, provider site certification, service documentation, and billing
- Training and experience providing clinical supervision.
- Experience and knowledge of working with special populations such as Criminal Justice, Severe Mental Illness (SMI), Unhoused, or others.
Desirable Qualifications for Human Services
- Knowledge of the child welfare system
- Experience with trauma-informed care
- Knowledge of issues/concerns related to child abuse and neglect.
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
Student Loan Forgiveness
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA).
Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007, and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible.
For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation.
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