Salary : $12,067.92 - $14,422.29 Monthly
Location : 2001 28th Street, Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 10142
Department: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & RECOVERY SERVICES
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/4/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Position Information
Examinations:

Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and/or rating of the application.

Applicants must attain at least 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:

OPTION I: ADMINISTRATIVE AND FISCAL SERVICES
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in public or business administration, or a closely related field AND six (6) years of management level experience in a multi-divisional public, private or nonprofit agency in which the applicant has acquired the ability to plan, evaluate, administer and manage a variety of responsibilities or operations involving large expenditure of funds.OPTION II: CLINICAL SERVICESCompletion of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral or social science field; AND one (1) year paid experience as an administrator or supervisor of a mental health program; AND appropriate licensure in the State of California as a mental health professional.
OR
Completion of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral or social science field; AND three (3) years paid experience as an administrator or supervisor of a mental health program; AND appropriate licensure in the State of California as a mental health professional.

OR

Completion of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral or social science field; AND registered with the State of California as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Intern or Pre-Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor AND four (4) years paid experience as an administrator or supervisor of a mental health program; A California license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) must be obtained within six (6) years of initial registration. Failure to maintain a current and valid registration may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Full Job Description:

Supplemental
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled date/time/location without exception.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our
Kern County Employee Benefits

*As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:

: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).

: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.

: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.

Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:

• The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
• The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare

: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!

: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
01

I have attached a copy of my degree or transcripts demonstrating that I have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in public or business administration, or a closely related field.

• Yes
• No

02

I have attached a copy of my degree or transcripts demonstrating that I have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Doctoral degree in Social Work Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral or social science field.

• Yes
• No

03

I have attached a copy of my current licensure in the State of California as a mental health profressional.

• Yes
• No

04

I have attached a copy of my degree or transcripts demonstrating that I have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree with a major in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral or social science.

• Yes
• No

05

I have attached a copy of my registration with the State of California as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Intern or Pre-Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.

• Yes
• No

Required Question