Clinical Supervisor

Requirements

• Valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
• Two years of post-master's mental health counseling experience; OR, one year of experience performing duties equivalent to Behavioral Wellness Practitioner I with Santa Barbara County
• Professional licensure in your profession from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences at the time of application
• For LPCC: A minimum of 6 hours of continuing education (CE) specific to marriage and family therapy during each license renewal cycle
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License at the time of appointment may be required
• Working knowledge of: assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, counseling, and psychotherapeutic treatment of marriage, family, and child relationship dysfunctions; methods of developing and implementing a treatment plan; human service delivery system; current trends in the field of mental health; laws and regulations applicable to mental health; and basic math
• Ability to: perform effective counseling and psychotherapy with individuals, families, and groups; develop and maintain cooperative relationships with clients' families, members of other professional disciplines, social service agencies, and co-workers; relate professionally with persons with serious mental disorders; identify and utilize community resources; prepare and present clear and concise oral and written reports
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Experience working with clients diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Experience with electronic health records
• Strong understanding of licensing, certification, and registration requirements
• Skilled in evidence-based practices, assessment, and clinical documentation
• Ability to deliver constructive feedback and support clinician growth

Nice to have:

• Ability to read, write, and converse fluently in English and Spanish (preferred for some positions)
• Experience in a psychiatric facility or community mental health program (when applying for a position at the psychiatric health facility)

Benefits

• Bilingual allowance when applicable
• Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
• Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
• Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. The County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums
• On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
• Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
• Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more
• Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
• Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
• Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit
• Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
• County Paid Term Life Insurance
• County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Childcare and Employee Discounts
• Relocation Assistance may apply
• Flexible work schedule may apply

Important Details

• Employment type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Extra Help (Temporary), and 1414 vacancies
• Locations: Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc
• Schedule: Mobile Crisis is a 24/7 program so staff may be needed for weekend or overnight shift coverage. Mobile Crisis and Crisis Clinic staff typically work a 4/10 schedule that includes one weekend shift. Co-Response clinicians typically work a 4/10 schedule that includes one weekend shift. Access Line Screeners work a standard work week (M-F 8a-5p).
• Probationary period: one year
• Application deadline: November 4, 2026 by 4:59pm PST

Application Process

• Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards
• Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Candidates' response to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and autoscored. Candidates' final score and rank on the employment list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.
• Applicants must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire ranking assessment to be placed on an employment list.
• Live Scan and Background Check: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, the selected candidate's appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a Live Scan and background check which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination.

About the Company

The County of Santa Barbara's Behavioral Wellness Department was founded in 1962. Its mission is to promote the prevention of and recovery from mental illness and addiction among individuals, families and communities, by providing effective leadership and delivering state-of-the-art, culturally competent services. The Department provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to 10,000 clients with mental illness and substance use disorders annually through its professional staff of over 400, in addition to its many contracted Community-Based Organization (CBO) providers.

Santa Barbara County is located approximately 100 miles north of Los Angeles and 300 miles south of San Francisco.

Headquarters

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Open jobs

2

Website

countyofsb.org