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The Senior Manager of Human Resources leads the organization’s HR function, managing the daily activities of the Manager, HR and partnering with senior leadership to build a compliant, high-performing, and engaging workplace. Reporting to the Director of Operations, with close collaboration with the CEO, this role oversees talent strategy, employee relations, HR policies, compensation and benefits, performance management, and organizational development for our team of ~65-70 employees in a hybrid work environment. This role will supervise the HR team, build infrastructure for a scalable team, and be hands-on when needed.

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Silicon Valley Clean Energy Open Positions - Senior Manager of Human Resources 

THE POSITION

$2500 Sign-on Bonus!

Tri-City is currently hiring to fill one full time vacancy for an Office Specialist within our Access to Care ("ATC") Team.  The Office Assistant positions are for experienced clerical staff who will provide a variety of clerical and administrative program support duties within a behavioral health clinical setting for the ATC Team, but will primarily assist with the ATCs registration process. This position will be responsible for a high volume of data entry and electronic health record entries. This position will report to a Clinical Supervisor.

This position will perform the following essential duties, including, but not limited to:

• Performs technical and procedural work in support for an assigned department, division, or program; applies technical procedures, methods, and techniques to support program and functions and processes; monitors and explains operational and program requirements and processes to various stakeholders.

• Provides information to the public or Authority Staff that requires the use of independent judgment, compliance with laws and interpretation of policies, rules and procedures.

• Greets and provides general information to clients, visitors, vendors, and staff, in person and on the telephone, in a professional manner; schedules appointments and meetings and maintains calendars; assists clients by referring them to applicable sources of information; distributes applications and forms and explains how to complete them; answers requests for information by consulting various available sources.

• Verifies and reviews calculations, forms, data, and reports for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with established Authority regulations and procedures.

• Types, formats, edits, revises, proofreads, tracks, and prints a variety of narrative, statistical, and technical documents, reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, and other documents and materials.

• Inputs, updates, tracks, and extracts information into appropriate databases and billing systems; searches records and files for data.

Glenn County is seeking an Extra Help Employee - Personnel Analyst I; this position will perform a wide variety of technical, and/or paraprofessional personnel assignments in the development, implementation and maintenance of the County personnel program; This position will independently perform special projects and assignments of a secretarial, technical, and/or paraprofessional nature. The position is at-will, temporary, part-time and scheduled for up to twenty-five (25) hours per week. 
 

$2,500 Sign on Bonus

Hybrid Schedule Available - This position requires full-time, onsite work for the first 60 days.  Hybrid eligibility begins thereafter.

THE POSITION

Under general direction, the Executive Assistant performs a wide range of complex, highly responsible, and confidential administrative and secretarial duties in support of the Executive Director, Executive Management, the Governing Board, the Mental Health Commission, and other officials. This position requires regular access to sensitive and confidential information and the ability to exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and administrative regulations. The Executive Assistant relieves the Executive Director of routine administrative and clerical matters, responds to public inquiries, and routes requests in accordance with established procedures. Performs related duties as assigned.

This position will perform the following essential duties, including, but not limited to:

• Provide high-level, confidential administrative support to the Executive Director and Executive Management, including sensitive and agency-wide matters.
   
• Support strategic initiatives, community engagement, and special projects through research, data compilation, reporting, and performance tracking.
   
• Prepare agendas, presentations, correspondence, reports, and materials for the Executive Director, Executive Team, Governing Board, and Mental Health Commission.
   
• Attend meetings as directed; serve as recording secretary and prepare accurate minutes and follow-up documentation.
   
• Support Governing Board and Mental Health Commission operations in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the Brown Act.
   
• Maintain records and files in compliance with HIPAA, FLSA, Public Records Act, and agency retention requirements; coordinate public records requests and legal matters.
   
• Manage executive calendars, scheduling, travel, and hybrid meetings using Microsoft 365, Teams, Zoom, and related platforms.
   
• Serve as primary point of contact for executive leadership; manage and prioritize communications and independently draft responses.
   
• Provide administrative and project support to executive leadership, including purchasing, work orders, fiscal, contract, and regulatory documentation.
   
• Assist with training administrative staff and maintaining executive office workflows.
   
• Research laws, regulations, contracts, and Governing Board actions; maintain required documentation, including conflict of interest filings.

THE POSITION

Tri-City Mental Health Authority is currently hiring to fill vacancies for the position of Psychiatric Technician I/II (Licensed) within the Mobile Crisis Care Program (MCCP) for the night shift. 

Tri-City’s MCCP operates 24/7 to provide crucial support in mobile crises. As such, the schedule will involve a 3/12 shift pattern, consisting of three twelve-hour days per workweek and one alternating eight-hour day every other week. Shifts may include weekends, daytime hours, and holidays.

This position will first work a 5/40 schedule for approximately 3-6 months of training before transitioning into the night shift schedule.

Examples of night shifts are included below:

• Night Shifts: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM, 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM, or 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM

Weekend and night shifts will be entitled to Shift Differential Pay of $2.50 per hour on weekdays (Monday through Friday) and $3.50 per hour on weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Holiday shifts will be entitled to Holiday Pay.

Tri-City is looking for individuals to serve as a Psychiatric Technician I/II (Licensed) on a full-time basis for the MCCP. The MCCP Psychiatric Technician will be part of a team that provides crisis intervention and stabilization, linkage and referral, consultation, and education within the scope of practice. The MCCP Psychiatric Technician will report to the Mobile Crisis Care Clinical Supervisor and Clinical Program Manager.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but are not limited to, the following:

Positions at the Psychiatric Technician I level may perform some of these duties and responsibilities in a learning capacity.

• Under the direction of clinical staff, provides medication management services to a caseload of clients in the office and in the field; ensures the proper acquisition and administration of medication.
   
• Provides education and training to clients, their families, and/or staff on the proper care and use of medications, including symptoms of, reactions to, or side effects of, specific medications; informs clients of the impact of abuse and/or misuse of medications.
   
• Conducts home/field visits to evaluate client’s physical environment and behavior such as anxiety, withdrawals, and behavioral health progression/regression.
   
• Takes and records measures of clients’ vital signs, physical condition, and behaviors; assists and observes clients self-dispense medication as prescribed by a psychiatrist and administers scheduled injections.
   
• Conducts medication checks on clients to assess their overall medication management capabilities; takes appropriate action if client poses danger with respect to the use or abuse of medication; observes, evaluates, records, and reports to professional staff changes in client’s condition.
   
• Motivates clients to develop self-reliance in daily living; encourages clients to participate in group and/or individual therapy/program activities.

The Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Division is seeking an experienced individual to serve as a Mental Health Program Specialist for the Prenatal to Three Unit.  

This position coordinates and supervises a specialized behavioral health program serving pregnant and postpartum caregivers and children ages 0-5, provides clinical leadership, supervises a small team of professionals and interns, collaborates with community partners and helps design and maintain responsive service delivery systems.

Key Responsibilities 

Clinical Supervision & Leadership

• Supervise Clinicians and interns, including case consultation, reflective supervision, and performance evaluations
• Triage referrals and assign cases
• Refer clients to the Prenatal to Three Team Psychiatrist
• Lead team clinical meetings and facilitate clinical discussions at staff meetings
• Carry a small caseload

Direct Clinical Oversight

• The team provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for children ages 0–5 and pregnant or postpartum caregivers, including:
• Infant mental health assessments
• Youth and adult assessments
• Dyadic parent-child treatment
• Clinic-based and home-based services throughout San Mateo County

Program Coordination & Systems Collaboration

• Coordinate program activities with BHRS clinics, Family Health systems, private providers, schools, state institutions, and community agencies
• Establish and maintain program procedures consistent with federal, state, and local regulations
• Participate in program planning, policy implementation, and evaluation
• Represent the Prenatal to Three Team in collaborative meetings with Public Health Nurses, Community Workers, Psychiatrists, and other providers
• Provide consultation to community agencies regarding infant and early childhood mental health services

The current vacancy is in the Prenatal to Three Unit, located in San Mateo. This position may travel throughout the county to attend meetings or perform other duties of the position.

What You’ll Bring:

• At least two years of post-licensure experience providing direct clinical care to youth and families.
• Experience working with children ages 0-5 and pregnant or postpartum women, providing parent-child psychotherapy. 
• Experience conducting mental health assessments of infants, children under the age of five and adults. 
• Knowledge of infant and child development, attachment, and trauma-informed care.
• At least one year of home-visiting experience.
• Training or certification in one or more of the following:
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
  • Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
  • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT)
  • Child Trauma Institute (CTI)
  • Circle of Security
  • Harris Early Childhood Mental Health Program
  • Touchpoints
• At least one year of supervisory or clinical coordination experience
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.

The Impact You’ll Make:

• Advancing equity and healing for families during the earliest years: Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive mental health services families during a critical development window, promoting safety, attachment, and long-term well-being.
• Strengthening the clinical workforce: Mentor clinicians, promote reflective practice, and cultivate a supportive team culture focused on staff wellness, professional growth.
• Shaping coordinated systems of care: Collaborate across medical, public health, child welfare, and community systems to build more integrated and equitable, systems of care for families across San Mateo County.

How You Will Grow: 

• Providing trauma-informed leadership in complex clinical work: Serving families impacted by complex trauma, perinatal mental health concerns, and system involvement offers the opportunity to strengthen reflective capacity and trauma-informed supervision practices. This role calls for modeling sustainable self-care, cultivating team resilience and creating space for clinicians to process meaning and emotionally impactful work. 
• Expanding integrated leadership skills: Balancing staff supervision, direct clinical work, program development, and regulatory provides a dynamic opportunity to grow as a systems-level leader. Success in this role builds advanced skills in organization, adaptability, strategic thinking and maintaining clarity of purpose across competing priorities.
• Advancing equity through systems collaboration: Working across medical, public health, and child welfare systems offer the changes to strengthen equity-centered advocacy and collaborative problem-solving skills. This role helps you to address systemic barriers, align diverse partners, and contribute to more coordinated and responsive care for families.  

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate assigned program activities with BHRS Regional clinics, private service providers, schools, state institutions and community agencies
• Develop and maintain program procedures consistent with Federal, State and local laws governing mental health services.
• Monitor and consult with contract providers to ensure compliance and resolve service delivery issues 
• Prepare grant proposals and written reports
• Provide clinical consultation to partner agencies
• Supervise and evaluate assigned staff
• Compile data and prepare program evaluations 
• Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification:
 California license as one of the following: 1) Clinical Social Worker; 2) Marriage and Family Therapist; or 3) Clinical Psychologist
  
Education and Experience:  
 Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Three years of experience as a Mental Health professional.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, techniques and practices of program management and delivery.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision and training.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations and County policies and guidelines.
• Individual, group and family psychodynamics.
• Psychological diagnostic methods and terminology.
• Current principles and practices of psychiatric casework.
• Human and health services systems in the County, including private agencies and other community resources.
• Various methods used in individual and group therapies such as role playing, play, art, milieu and group.
• Methods and techniques used in mental health education.

 Skill/Ability to:

• Plan, assign, supervise, review and evaluate the work of interdisciplinary subordinates.
• Train staff in work procedures and provide technical and programmatic assistance to staff and subcontractors.
• Analyze, interpret and apply various regulations, requirements and/or clinical approaches.
• Prepare grant proposals and written reports.
• Set realistic treatment goals and facilitate their attainment.
• Evaluate patients/clients’ degree of mental disability or emotional distress.
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally and make public presentations as needed.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy and regulatory guidelines.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
Final Filing Date: Wednesday, February 25. 2026 by 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: Week of March 2, 2026
Panel Interviews: Week of March 9, 2026

About the County 

HR Contact: Priscilla Bermudez (021126) (Mental Health Program Specialist - G081)

$2500 Sign-on Bonus!

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for an individual to fill the position of Psychiatric Technician I/II whom will provide medication support services both in the field and at the office. This particular position is located within the Adult Outpatient Clinic and will report to the Medication Support Team Manager & the Medication Support Services Supervisor. The Psychiatric Technician I/II will appeal to individuals who are inspired by challenges and opportunities presented in working with an engaged and active community by providing all manner of adjunctive medication support services.

Psychiatric Technician I: This is the entry-level classification in the Psychiatric Technician series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine medication monitoring, administration, and support, while learning Authority policies and procedures. 

Psychiatric Technician II: This is the journey-level classification in the Psychiatric Technician series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Psychiatric Technician I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Under the direction of clinical staff, provides medication management services to a caseload of clients in the office and in the field; ensures the proper acquisition and administration of medication.
   
• Provides education and training to clients, their families, and/or staff on the proper care and use of medications, including symptoms of, reactions to, or side effects of, specific medications; informs clients of the impact of abuse and/or misuse of medications.
   
• Conducts home/field visits to evaluate client’s physical environment and behavior such as anxiety, withdrawals, and behavioral health progression/regression.
   
• Takes and records measures of clients’ vital signs, physical condition, and behaviors; assists and observes clients self-dispense medication as prescribed by a psychiatrist and administers scheduled injections.
   
• Conducts medication checks on clients to assess their overall medication management capabilities; takes appropriate action if client poses danger with respect to the use or abuse of medication; observes, evaluates, records, and reports to professional staff changes in client’s condition.
   
• Motivates clients to develop self-reliance in daily living; encourages clients to participate in group and/or individual therapy/program activities.

Summer 2026 Internship Program

Position Type: Part-Time, Seasonal
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hourly Rate: $20.00
Hours: Up to 25 hours per week
Duration: Approximately June 8* – August 14, 2026

*The Human Resources Intern is anticipated to begin approximately one week prior to the program start date (on or around June 8, 2026) to assist with onboarding and welcoming incoming interns.

About the City of Pacifica

The City of Pacifica operates under the Council–Manager form of government and provides a full range of municipal services to its residents. With an operating budget of approximately $47.3 million and a workforce of over 180 full-time employees, Pacifica is committed to responsive governance and community engagement.

Are you interested in gaining meaningful, hands-on experience in local government?

The City of Pacifica is excited to host approximately seven (7) Summer Interns across multiple departments. This program is designed to provide students with substantive project experience, professional mentorship, and exposure to the inner workings of municipal government. Unlike a general internship pool, each department will recruit for a specific opportunity aligned with its operational needs and professional focus. 

About the Program

The Summer Internship Program was developed in collaboration with the Next Generation Committee, sponsored by the City/County Managers Associations of San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. The program supports the development of emerging professionals and promotes careers in local government.

The Summer Internship Program is tentatively scheduled to run from June 15, 2026 through August 14, 2026 (8 weeks). End date may be adjusted based on the intern's schedule and availability. 

• Note: The Human Resources Intern is anticipated to begin approximately one week prior to the program start date (on or around June 8, 2026) to assist with onboarding and welcoming incoming interns.

Selected applicants will be invited to interview during a tentative window of March 23 – April 3, 2026, with flexibility as needed.

The City anticipates finalizing offers by April 24, 2026 to allow adequate time for summer scheduling and coordination. Internships are part-time (up to 25 hours per week), seasonal, at-will, and non-benefited positions.

Why Apply?

• Meaningful Work: Interns contribute to real projects that impact the Pacifica community.
• Professional Development: Strengthen your research, writing, presentation, and analytical skills in a public sector setting.
• Mentorship & Networking: Work closely with City leadership and staff while building connections across departments.
• Career Exploration: Gain exposure to the breadth of career paths within local government.

About the HR Summer Intern Opportunity

The Human Resources Division plays a central role in supporting the City’s workforce and organizational culture. The HR Intern will gain hands on exposure to public sector human resources operations, including recruitment, employee engagement, policy research, and organizational initiatives. In addition to supporting core HR functions – this intern will serve as the lead coordinator for the Summer Internship cohort experience. This opportunity is ideal for a student who is genuinely interested in pursuing a career in Human Resources or public administration and wants both operational and leadership exposure.

Responsibilities May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Assisting with recruitment efforts, including job postings, applicant tracking, and interview coordination
• Supporting onboarding processes for new employees
• Conducting research related to classification, compensation, and HR best practices
• Assisting with development or revision of HR policies and procedures
• Preparing reports, presentations, and internal communications
• Supporting personnel file organization and HR records management (confidentiality required)
• Serving as the Internship Engagement Coordinator by organizing and facilitating group lunches, networking opportunities, and cohort connection activities for Summer Interns

Education & Experience:

• Current undergraduate student majoring in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field
• Coursework in human resources management, employment law, organizational behavior, or related subjects preferred
• Demonstrated interest in employee engagement, culture, or organizational development

Preferred Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in human resources and employee engagement highly preferred
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Strong organizational and event coordination skills
• Initiative and ability to work independently
• Analytical and research skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

How to Apply: Candidates interested in applying for the position may submit their online application, cover letter and resume by March 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST. Candidates must submit a completed online application and upload a current resume through CalOpps. Applications that are incomplete or missing required materials will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Pacifica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of  Per Diem Communications Dispatcher

This application is for Part-Time employment only.

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We recently asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love  working here or view our City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video: 

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

For more detailed information regarding the minimum qualifications and essential functions of the position, please review the Communications Dispatcher job description.

Description

Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on January 30, 2026, to extend the Final Filing Date.  This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous."

San Mateo County Health’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division (BHRS) is excited to launch a new and innovative role supporting individuals newly eligible for services under Senate Bill (SB) 43.  This position is part of a brand-new team created specifically to serve a historically underserved population, expanding access to care for individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) and/or severe substance use disordered (SUD). 

This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape how SB43 is implemented locally, from building systems and partnerships to developing policies, procedures and outcome measures that will define success for this pilot program and beyond. 

The SB43 Program Specialist will work collaboratively with the Facilities Utilization Management, Collaborative Care teams and partners across San Mateo County Health, including Aging and Disability Services, San Mateo Medical Center and regional hospitals and licensed facilities. This position requires strong clinical judgement, systems thinking and the ability to build trust across disciplines and organizations.

There is currently one vacancy for this program.  The position is based in San Mateo, with travel throughout the county and greater Bay Area as needed.

About SB43

Senate Bill (SB) 43 expands the definition of Grave Disability, one of the criteria used to place individuals on involuntary holds. 

Under SB43:

• Severe substance use disorder is added as a qualifying condition.
• Inability to provide for personal safety or necessary medical care is included as a criterion.

• Individuals may be considered gravely disabled when a mental health disorder and/or severe substance use disorder prevents them from meeting basic survival needs, such as maintaining housing or adequate nutrition. 

This legislation enables earlier intervention and expanded pathways to care for individuals who previously fell outside the system, requiring counties to build new processes, partnerships and clinical approaches to serve this population effectively and compassionately. 

Key Responsibilities 

The SB43 Program Specialist may be responsible for, but not limited to, the following: 

Clinical Care & Coordination

• Conduct regular visits to in-county and out-of-county (OOC) facilities to review cases and assess appropriate Level of Care (LOC)
• Meet with facility staff and clients to support engagement, transitions and treatment planning
• Participate in treatment reviews and provide clinical recommendations, including individualized behavior plans
• Initiate and coordinate case conferences for high-utilizing clients complex needs

Serve as a clinical resource related to substance use disorder and severe mental illness 

Systems Building and Collaboration

• Build and maintain strong relationships with hospitals, licensed facilities and contracted providers within and outside San Mateo County
• Act as primary liaison between BHRS, San Mateo Medical Center, Aging and Disability Services and partner hospitals
• with the SMMC, BHRS and AAS to facilitate and coordinate appropriate level of care and placement
• Participate regularly in multidisciplinary team meetings, hospital coordination meetings and SB43 meetings
• Facilitate planning groups to address SB43 implementation priorities and emerging system needs

Program Development and Oversight

• Contribute to the development, refinement and implementation of SB43 policies and procedures
• Identify Service gaps, system challenges and operational shortfalls, and support solutions in collaboration with partners

• Assist with monitoring and consulting with in-county and OOC contract providers
• Train facilities on new SB43 placement criteria and compliance requirements
• Develop, update and maintain an electronic facility database to support data tracking and outcomes analysis

Leadership and Support

• Participating in required leadership meetings
• Providing coverage and support for other supervisors as needed
• Provide clinical supervision and training to interdisciplinary staff as needed
• Apply basic knowledge of Listen, Empathize, Agree, and Partner (LEAP) Methodology and other engagement strategies to support client-centered care

The ideal candidate will bring:

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, adaptable, and systems-oriented professional who is motivated by the opportunity to help build and shape a new program from the ground up. They bring strong clinical judgment, comfort navigating complexity, and a deep commitment to improving outcomes for individuals who have historically been underserved.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Familiarity with clients with complex needs, including individuals experiencing homelessness, co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and high utilization of services within San Mateo County’s system of care
• Ability to organize, lead, and facilitate complex case conferences and interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings, bringing together multiple providers and stakeholders to coordinate care for high-utilizing clients
• Strong clinical skills related to both severe mental illness (SMI) and substance use disorders (SUD), with the ability to assess readiness for transitions in level of care
• Experience building and maintaining effective partnerships with hospitals, licensed facilities, and contracted providers
• A client-centered approach paired with a system-level perspective, balancing individual needs with program goals and regulatory requirements
• Flexibility, critical thinking, and creativity in navigating a new legal framework and evolving service model
• Comfort working in a pilot environment that requires innovation, data-informed decision-making, and continuous improvement

• Relevant post-licensure clinical experience (ideally two or more years) providing direct mental health services (desirable but not required)

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is highly desirable.

This role is well suited for someone who thrives in dynamic settings, values collaboration, and is energized by contributing to meaningful systems change under a new legislative framework.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate assigned program activities with services provided by and responsibilities of the Division's Regional clinics, private service providers, schools, state institutions and other public or community agencies
• Establish and maintain program procedures which are consistent with Federal, State and local laws governing mental health services
• Monitor and consult with contract providers to ensure compliance with services requested by the County and help determine jointly beneficial solutions to problem areas
• Research and prepare grant proposals for specific mental health projects
• Consult with schools and other public agencies regarding the assigned program and provide the proper program supervision and liaison to the contractees
• Evaluate and integrate changes in legislation into the program procedures
• Provide clinical consultation to various agencies
• Evaluate employee performance of subordinates assigned to program
• Compile data and prepare program evaluations and other reports
• Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification: 

• California license as one of the following: 1) Clinical Social Worker; 2) Marriage and Family Therapist; or 3) Clinical Psychologist

• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is three years of experience as a Mental Health professional.

• Principles, techniques and practices of program management and delivery
• Principles and practices of employee supervision and training
• Applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations and County policies and guidelines
• Individual, group and family psychodynamics
• Psychological diagnostic methods and terminology
• Current principles and practices of psychiatric casework
• Human and health services systems in the County including private agencies and other community resources
• Various methods used in individual and group therapies such as role playing, play, art and milieu
• Methods and techniques used in mental health education

• Plan, assign, supervise, review and evaluate the work of interdisciplinary subordinates
• Train staff in work procedures and provide technical and programmatic assistance to staff and subcontractors
• Analyze, interpret and apply various regulations, requirements and/or clinical approaches
• Prepare grant proposals and written reports
• Set realistic treatment goals and facilitate their attainment
• Evaluate patients/clients’ degree of mental disability or emotional distress
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally and make public presentations as needed
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the work
• Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy and regulatory guidelines

Application/Examination

Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in the County of San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the “Apply” button. f you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline
Final Filing Date: Continuous
Application Screening: TBD
Panel Interviews: TBD