Behavioral Health Program Supervisor at A Greater Hope

Description

Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health Program Supervisor is a licensed clinical professional responsible for the oversight, supervision, and clinical integrity of all Mental Health Services, including those provided under the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) Mental Health Services-Foster Family Agency (MHS-FFA) contract. This position ensures that services meet all applicable State and Federal requirements, Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) standards, Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) and Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) regulations, and Title 22 requirements. The Behavioral Health Program Supervisor ensures that the program operates in alignment with the DBH contract, including the Description of Program Services.

The Behavioral Health Program Supervisor provides leadership, clinical supervision, quality improvement oversight, and compliance monitoring to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed care for clients, including children and youth in foster care. The Behavioral Health Program Supervisor provides clinical oversight and supervision to Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) registered associates and student trainees/interns, ensuring compliance with all state and agency regulations. The Behavioral Health Program Supervisor plays a key

role in supporting pre-licensed professionals and students as they gain the necessary experience toward LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC licensure. This position works closely with the Behavioral Health Clinical Director/Head of Service, who may also provide clinical supervision to associates and trainees. This role requires a strong commitment to ethical, high-quality supervision, professional development, and adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements.

Starting Salary Range: $115,000-$125,000

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Master’s Degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other related field recognized by Community Care Licensing.
• Current LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC California License.
• Minimum of two years’ experience conducting psycho-social assessments and therapy for children and families at the LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC level.
• Familiarity with Title 22, EPSDT Medical Necessity criteria, and Department of Behavioral Health (DBH)/CalAim documentation, billing, and quality standards.
• Strong leadership, teaching, and mentorship skills to support professional growth in supervisees.
• Ability to assess, coach, and provide constructive feedback on clinical competencies and interventions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple supervisees and competing priorities while ensuring compliance with BBS supervision limits and Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) standards.
• Familiarity with child welfare, foster care, and community mental health systems.
• Proficiency in Medi-Cal SMHS documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Strong knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and its application in community mental health settings.
• Experience with CANS/ANSA assessments as required by Department of Behavioral Health (DBH).
• Understanding of ICC/IHBS service models.
• Expertise in trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and family-centered practice.
• Ability to support crisis assessment, safety planning, and critical incident response.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must meet contract and insurance requirements.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License with a good driving record. Must be at least 18 years old with at least 2 years of driving experience.
• A Greater Hope includes all employees in the DMV pull notification process, notifying AGH of infractions throughout the process.
• Must pass a physical exam, drug screen, and Tuberculosis skin test.
• Receive Criminal and Child Abuse Clearance from the State of California/Department of Justice.
• All Employees are required to report all arrests within 48 hours of arrest as per Community Care Licensing requirements.
• As with all of our positions, we work as a team and various duties may be assigned at any time including cleaning, organizing, child care, attendance at meetings, transportation, paperwork, etc.
• A Greater Hope participates in e-verify and will verify your Social Security Number.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, strong conflict resolution, communication and organizational skills; with great attention to detail.
• Work with foster youth and San Bernardino County Behavioral Health requirements experience preferred.