Program Manager I - OPG/Age Wise*

Program Manager I for Age Wise Program

The Department of Aging and Adult Services - Public Guardian is recruiting for Program Manager I for the Age Wise Program. The Age Wise Program is a seven-time national award-winning behavioral health and wellness program that serves the older adult community throughout San Bernardino County. The Program Manager oversees a key program area and supports the planning and coordination of a comprehensive behavioral health program; preparing, monitoring and enforcing contracts with behavioral health service providers; and providing clinical and/or administrative supervision. A vacancy currently exists in the Department of Aging and Adult Services - Public Guardian's Age Wise Program. The resulting eligible list will only be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Aging and Adult Services - Public Guardian.

Excellent benefits. To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

*Official title: Mental Health Program Manager I. For more detailed information, refer to the Mental Health Program Manager I job description.

Conditions of employment:

• Background Investigation: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, prior to appointment.
• Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees may be required to make provision for transportation and to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
• License: Position requires licensure as a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Applicants must provide license information on the supplemental questionnaire to be considered.
• Training: Incumbents must complete forty (40) units of CA State Association of Public Administrators, Public Guardian, and Public Conservators training within a four (4) year period.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Work Location: Incumbents will be assigned to work at the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) located at 686 E. Mill St. San Bernardino, CA 92415-0647. Office location may change due to space and department operational needs.

Minimum Requirements

License: Position requires licensure as a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Applicants must provide license information on the supplemental questionnaire to be considered. -AND- Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in behavioral or social science, healthcare administration, human services, public/business administration, legal studies, or related field of study. -AND- Experience: Two (2) years of full-time professional-level administrative, clinical, and/or supervisory experience, which includes one (1) year working within a mental health system with responsibilities in one or more of the following areas: development and monitoring of programs, policies and procedures; compliance/quality management; data/legislative analysis; monitoring contracts; or budget/fiscal administration. Clerical and/or routine accounting experience is not considered qualifying. A Master's degree in a qualifying field may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience, with one (1) year of experience working within a mental health system.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in a qualifying field and at least one (1) year of experience supervising a behavioral health or other governmental program. The candidate should demonstrate public speaking experience, including preparing and delivering presentations to stakeholders. Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong management abilities, and knowledge of the public behavioral health system are highly desirable.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00pm, Friday, August 7, 2026 for priority consideration. Recruitment will remain open until filled. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. If you require technical assistance, please follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information. For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.