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Job Description
The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency is currently recruiting for a Clinical Services Manager. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the operations of the County’s behavioral health clinic programs and systems, which include Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorders for adults and children. This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill immediate and future vacancies in the Behavioral Health Branch.
The Clinical Services Manager will plan, assign, and supervise the work of multi-disciplinary staff performing advanced or complex casework or mental health services. The successful candidate will coordinate provision of services with other program elements, related community mental health service agencies, and treatment facilities, as well as assist in the development of community resources for all programs. The selected candidate will develop procedure manuals and instructional material and program goals, and will evaluate program needs and effectiveness of policies and procedures. The ideal candidate should possess analytical skills and the ability to set goals, organize data, measure outcomes, and create effective reports for upper management. Additional duties include developing effective working relationships with community groups, advisory boards, and other County departments.
The candidate accepting the position may qualify to apply for a loan repayment program. For more information on the loan repayment program, visit https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/ .
Typical Duties
Key Responsibilities
•Provide direct program oversight and track program data and metrics to determine consumer and process outcomes. Message program desired outcomes and develop action plans to address programmatic opportunities.
•Supervise multi-disciplinary teams at one or more community behavioral health sites or branch administrative office which may include licensed and unlicensed clinicians, case managers, substance abuse disorder counselors, rehabilitation specialists, office assistants, peer support specialists, crisis services workers, analysts, administrative staff, and support staff.
•Meets with individual staff on a regular basis to review assignments, case file actions and documentation, and problem areas; makes recommendations regarding methods of treatment and meeting client needs.
•Coordinates unit and shift activities; makes determinations on request for appropriateness of admission to the hospital in consultation with the Inpatient and Psychiatric Emergency Services units.
•In accordance with State licensing requirements, may provide clinical supervision and consultation to professional staff seeking to obtain licensure.
•Lead clinical staff meetings, community partner meetings, and administrative meetings and communicate effectively to Behavioral Health leadership, Behavioral Health clinicians, nursing, and support staff all procedural changes to department policy.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Candidates must meet the qualifications listed below by the application deadline.
Education:
•Master’s Degree obtained from an accredited college or university with a major in social work; marriage, family, and child counseling; marital and family therapy; psychology; clinical psychology; or counseling psychology; obtained from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
•Three (3) years of full-time paid experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
•Two years of lead or supervisory work in the Behavioral Health field.
License or Certificate:
•Possession of a valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) license issued by the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences.
•Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license.
Additional Information
Student Loan Forgiveness
•This position may qualify 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: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service .
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bargaining Unit 19
The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement : The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave : 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual :
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.
Sick Leave Accrual : 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Career Incentive Pay
Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation – 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below. Excludes Fire Battalion Chiefs.
Years of Service
% Increase
Total
5
3%
3%
10
2%
5%
15
3%
8%
20
2%
10%
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $30,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Long Term Disability Insurance: A Long Term Disability plan is provided. This provides financial protection for you by paying a portion of your income while you are disabled.
Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation : A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
Closing Date/Time: 1/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Tulare - HR&D
Show moreThe mission of Tulare County Human Resources and Development is to attract, retain, and develop a highly skilled workforce. We provide a wide array of services to our department and agencies including training, payroll processing, employee/labor relations, employee records, wellness programs, and benefits administration. Our dedicated staff supports 20 County Departments and over 5,100 employees in more than 800 job classifications.
Tulare County employees enjoy generous benefits, including a choice of excellent health plans, vacation, paid time off and retirement packages. Working for Tulare County is like working with family. You are encouraged, supported and given flexibility to balance your work life and your private life. You'll have an opportunity to begin or enhance a meaningful career where what you do matters.
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