Licensed Clinical Supervisor

Salary : $124,556.64 - $151,392.80 Annually
Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-S8B-D
Department: County-Wide Recruitment
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 92


Description


Under general direction, the Licensed Clinical Supervisor supervises licensed clinicians and other behavioral healthcare professionals, paraprofessionals, and/or interns; coordinates day-to-day functions and ensures appropriate staff coverage; provides psychiatric clinical and case management services; and performs other duties as assigned.

This Licensed Clinical Supervisor posting is being opened to create a list that will be used to fill current and future vacancies. Qualified applicants will remain on the list and will be referred to available vacancies for the duration that the eligible list remains active.


Currently, we have one (1) opening in Custody Health Services. Selected candidate(s) must be able to work in a correctional facility, which requires passing a background check for security clearance.

Custody Health Services - Custody Health Services (CHS) provides medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in custody at the four County detention facilities: Main Jail, Elmwood, Juvenile Hall, and James Ranch. On-site routine and urgent/emergent medical services are provided at both Main Jail and Elmwood adult jail facilities in Santa Clara County. Health care of incarcerated patients includes care of acute and chronic illness as well as preventative and specialty care. CHS also operates a 40-bed acute psychiatric inpatient housing unit at the Main Jail facility for incarcerated adults who require acute inpatient services for stabilization. Juvenile Custody Health Services provides integrated medical services including comprehensive pediatric medical, mental health, and dental care to justice-involved youth housed in Juvenile Hall and James Ranch.

Discover exciting career opportunities with the County of Santa Clara's Custody Health Services, a division of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare. We're hiring passionate and dedicated professionals who are ready to make a meaningful impact in compassionate, patient-centered correctional healthcare.
Behavioral Health Services Department - The County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department (BHSD) strives to be a premier integrated behavioral health care provider, employer, and partner. We are a passionate team of caring, courageous staff and professionals dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals, children, families, and older adults impacted by mental health and substance use challenges. To support achievement of their hopes, dreams, and quality of life goals, our team provides high quality whole-person care and comprehensive community-based behavioral services through the lens of race, equity, diversity and inclusion. We are looking for stellar health care professionals like you to start a rewarding career with us and be a partner for health and wellness in the community.

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Typical Tasks
The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

• Coordinates the day-to-day operations of clinic/program services;

• Supervises a multi-disciplinary staff of clinicians engaged in assessing social, emotional, and economic causes of problem behavior and mental or emotional disorders and in developing and modifying treatment plans; approves alternate treatment plans and termination or transfer of cases; supervises consultation activities of employees; assigns and reassigns employee caseload, as necessary;

• Confers with staff regularly regarding techniques used, case progress, and related matters for the purpose of promoting and evaluating professional development and assuring quality of care, as well as reviewing work in progress;

• Conducts regular case conferences with clinicians and interns for supervision, consultation, and clinical chart audits;

• Coordinates the assignment of cases, conducts staff meetings, and provides training; schedules staff to provide for clinic coverage; evaluates work performance; assists in disciplinary proceedings;

• Reviews psychiatric case records and selects cases for discussion;

• Maintains a small caseload or handles some of the more complex cases; performs a variety of direct clinical, diagnostic, treatment, and outreach services;

• Ensures compliance with relevant federal, state, and local regulations, as well as departmental and county policies and procedures;

• Participates in the establishment or revision of policies, procedures, guidelines, goals, and objectives;

• Provides clinical supervision and consultation to student interns, pre-licensed staff, and other staff on department services, programs, and guidelines;

• Provides formal, continuing in-service training for clinical and program staff in specialized areas of behavioral health therapy or substance use treatment;

• Assists with program planning, implementation, and evaluation activities;

• May participate in community outreach and public relations activities;

• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*;

• Performs other related duties, as required.

Employment Standards
Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:

Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of a Master's Degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or related field.


and
Three (3) years of post-license experience as a behavioral health/mental health clinician providing clinical and/or case management services.
Lead or supervisory experience is desirable.
Special Requirements
Specialized program knowledge may be required when it can be demonstrated that:

1. it is required for the successful operation of the program;
2. the Licensed Clinical Supervisor will be held accountable for this specialized knowledge; and
3. other staff will not be able to provide the subject matter expertise that is required.

• Possess and maintain, for the duration of employment in this classification, one (1) of the following:
  1. Licensed Clinical Social Worker as issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences;
  2. Marriage and Family Therapist as issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences;
  3. Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) as issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences;

• Possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number, upon appointment, for certain positions;

• Some positions may require the possession and maintenance of credentialing for Medicare, within three months of hire into the classification;

• Some positions may require possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certification upon appointment;

• Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.

• *As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered.

Knowledge of:

• Current theories, principles, and practices for services to clients with serious behavioral healthcare symptoms and diagnoses;

• Principles and practices of effective supervision, work planning, evaluation, training, and community behavioral healthcare consultation;

• Psychological diagnostic methods and terminology;

• Evidence-Based practices;

• Cultural and social factors affecting behavior patterns;

• Wellness, recovery, and resiliency strategies and supports;

• Affirming approaches and expansive practices for supporting work with, responding to, and creating safety for all individuals along the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression (SOGIE) spectra;

• Motivational interviewing, stages of change, and trauma-informed services;

• Dual recovery/co-occurring disorder treatment, screening, and assessment tools;

• Community needs, resources, and organizations related to behavioral health care;

• Clinical standards of practice and licensure requirements;

• Principles and practices of direct client service delivery;

• Principles of social needs, problems, attitudes, and behavioral patterns;

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations;

• English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling;

• Common computer systems and applications.

Ability to:

• Plan, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of staff;

• Effectively train and provide ongoing clinical supervision for clinical staff in behavioral health therapy, substance use screening, and diagnostic and treatment methods;

• Interpret, explain, and apply regulations, policies, and procedures;

• Plan, prioritize, and organize;

• Analyze, evaluate, and make sound decisions;

• Prepare clear, accurate, and effective reports, correspondence, and other written materials;

• Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity and work with a diverse population;

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures;

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies.

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more


The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.

In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits
The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account
The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.

Life and AD&D
The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness
The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement
A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.

NOTE : Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.

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Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED for your application and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. Vague, incomplete or non-responsive answers could result in no or low scores in a competitive rating process. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Do you understand these requirements?

• Yes
• No

02


Indicate which one of the following licenses you possess with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. If none of these, select None.

• None
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

03


If you possess a license with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC), please indicate your license number. If none, please indicate "N/A".
04


How many years of post-license experience do you possess as a behavioral health/mental health clinician providing clinical and/or case management services?

• No experience
• Less than three years
• Three to less than six years
• Six to less than nine years
• Nine or more years

05


Describe your post-license experience as a behavioral health/mental health clinician providing clinical and/or case management services.
Include in your response the name of the employer, job title, dates of experience, hours worked per week and your specific responsibilities. If none, please indicate "N/A."
06


How many years of experience do you possess as a lead or supervisor for behavioral health clinical staff?

• No experience
• Less than two years
• Two to less than four years
• Four to less than six years
• Six to less than eight years
• Eight to less than ten years
• Ten or more years

07


Describe your experience as a lead or supervisor for behavioral health clinical staff.
Include in your response the name of the employer, job title, dates of experience, hours worked per week and your specific responsibilities. If none, please indicate "N/A."
08


Indicate which tasks you have performed in a lead or supervisory role (check all that apply).

• Conducted formal discipline (suspensions, pay reductions, termination)
• Conducted informal discipline (verbal counseling or warning; documented oral counseling, etc.)
• Conducted performance appraisals
• Develop, administer, and assess compliance with policies or procedures
• Develop, implement, and evaluate process improvements
• Directed and assigned work (coordinate work assignments, set staff priorities, etc.)
• Gather data and prepare management reports
• Hired employees
• Office management (facilities, office equipment, floor plans/space allocation, supplies, etc.)
• Onboarded and trained employees on legal procedures and formats and preparing legal documents
• Provided perfomance counseling, coaching, mentoring
• Reviewed and provided feedback on other employees' work on legal documents to assess for accuracy and compliance with legal procedures and formats
• Scheduled employees (hours worked; approved vacation or time off requests, etc.)
• Trained employees

09


Do you possess experience supervising staff who are treating patients with alcohol and other drug use?

• Yes
• No

10


Describe your experience supervising staff who are treating patients with alcohol and other drug use.
Include in your response the name of the employer, job title, dates of experience, hours worked per week and your specific responsibilities. If none, please indicate "N/A."
11


Custody Health - The selected candidate must be able to work in a correctional facility, which requires passing a background check for security clearance throughout the term of employment.
Do you understand and agree to this requirement?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

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CERTIFICATION
Do you certify that all of the statements made on this form are true, complete and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith? Do you understand that you may be expected to substantiate these self-ratings if invited to interview for this position?

• Yes
• No

13


How did you find out/hear about this job?

• In Person Job Fair
• Contacted by County Recruiter
• Email Newsletter
• Virtual Event
• Community Event
• Social Media: Facebook or Instagram
• County of Santa Clara Job Interests Email Notification
• Student Career Center
• Handshake
• Professional Association
• Contacted by an External Staffing Firm
• Hospital Website
• Search Engine (Google, Bing, online search, etc.)
• Governmentjobs.com
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Employee Referral: Friends, Families and Coworkers
• County of Santa Clara Career Website
• Other (Specify in the next question)

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How did you find out about this job? If "Other" is selected: Please describe how you heard about this job.
Required Question