Behavioral Health Clinician Supervisor

Salary : $81,432.00 - $109,137.60 Annually
Location : Oroville/Chico Area, CA
Job Type: Regular Help
Job Number: 2610420008
Department: Behavioral Health Department
Opening Date: 01/01/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Summary
This Classification is scheduled to receive a wage increase of 5% in July of 2026.
The eligibility list created from this recruitment will be used to fill regular help vacancies, as well as extra help.

FLSA: Exempt
DEFINITION

Under limited supervision, supervises Behavioral Health Clinicians or other assigned staff to assure that effective and appropriate psychotherapeutic services are provided for behavioral health clients.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives limited supervision from a Program Manager or designee. Supervises Behavioral Health Clinicians or other assigned staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Incumbents are required to work within the scope of either a Marriage and Family Therapist or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker license; incumbents manage staff and exercise independent judgement for managing the treatment of assigned clients.

Essential Job Functions
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Typical functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Guides, supervises and assists staff; prioritizes and assigns cases and tasks; develops staff skills; completed performance evaluations; identifies training needs and provides training for staff.
• Provides input into selection decisions, disciplinary matters, and other personnel decisions.
• Supervises Behavioral Health Clinician Interns for State licensure hours; provides coaching, counseling and guidance on professional responsibilities and technical skills.
• Reviews cases, and assigns to Clinicians; facilitates and guides development of behavioral health assessment and treatment plans; reviews and critiques progress notes and performance outcome measures; performs ongoing risk management assessment of cases and Clinicians.
• Leads and manages multi-disciplinary team meetings to review client caseload, treatment, concerns, and recommendations; prepares and presents progress reports.
• Performs intensive casework services with children and adult clients and their relatives through individual and group therapy; participates in the intake process, the evaluation of problems presented and the development of treatment plans.
• Gather's data of client's history through personal interviews with client, relatives, friends, teachers and employers; prepares case histories with particular emphasis on psycho-social factors affecting client; cooperates with other staff members and community agencies in carrying out treatment plans; acts as liaison with parents of clients and group homes where clients are located.
• Analyzes trends and evaluates program requirements and resource utilization; coordinates program planning and evaluation; coordinates protocols to affect integrated services with other programs, departments and agencies; responds to requests for information.
• Monitors budget and expenditures for services; assures that appropriate services are provided; coordinates information and assures effective communications between programs.
• Coordinates, develops and monitors specialized trainings according to industry trends and continuing education requirements; oversees tracking of trainings completed by staff and reports to management on training requirements and mitigates identified deficiencies.
• Acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to inform departmental procedures and policy.
• Performs a wide range of general administrative duties; creates, reviews and approves documents.
• Provides ongoing psychosocial assessment, treatment planning and psychotherapeutic treatment of clients; utilizes specialized techniques for treatment and prevention of violence.
• Documents clinical files and billing records for all client contacts.
• Provides individual and group therapeutic services; facilitates group therapy sessions; assists client to learn skills required to successfully engender psychological stability and personal independence.
• Supports and enhances the clients' emotional stability; explains nature of illness, plan of care, procedures and treatments to clients, family and significant others; provides advocacy as needed.
• Develops and enhances cooperative professional relationships with stakeholders and local community agencies.
• Provides consultation and training to other organizations in the community on mental health issues; conducts presentations and training to county staff and general public to introduce and communicate the roles and functions of the behavioral health programs.
• Maintains expertise in field of service through participation in applicable educational opportunities.
• Adheres to the standards of the Privacy Act of 1974, {U.S.C. § 552A} as amended; maintains and enforces all aspects of confidentiality of client information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:

• County, state and federal laws, statutes, rules, ordinances, codes and regulations.
• County and department policies and procedures.
• Protocols and practices in behavioral healthcare, and principles of psychotherapeutic techniques and procedures, including the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV).
• Principles and practices of legal, ethical and professional rules of conduct.
• Social program and justice system administrative processes and protocols.
• Principles, practices, and trends in public administration, supervision and training.
• Local community resources and various community services programs.

Ability To:

• Lead, schedule and supervise staff, skills training, and delegate tasks and authority.
• Analyze problems, identify solutions, recommend and implement methods, procedures and techniques for resolution of issues.
• Understand, interpret and apply relevant statutes, ordinances, codes and regulations.
• Assess and evaluate behavioral health problems, and make recommendations based on observations and interviews.
• Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, other county employees and representatives from other city, county, state and federal agencies.
• Operate a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.

Education and Experience:

Master's degree from an accredited two year graduate school or program in Social Work or a related field; and

Two (2) years of experience as either a Marriage and Family Therapist or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and one (1) year of supervisory experience including the planning, scheduling, assigning, evaluating, training and directing the work of subordinate staff; or

Three (3) years of professional counseling/therapy in a Behavioral Health setting, including one (1) year of lead or supervisor experience.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess a license as either a Marriage or Family Therapist or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California as granted by the Board of Behavioral Science Examiners. (Candidates from out of state who hold a comparable license may be considered with the stipulation that they are eligible for an appropriate California license and that they receive the license by the end of probationary period.)
• Must meet state requirements for Clinician Supervisor.
• A position assigned to this class may require possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physical demands are in a variety of settings; involves the potential for high stress levels and exposure to hostile situations; some non-standard work hours are required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must work with a highly manipulative, questionably motivated and clinically challenging client population; must be able to maintain professional composure and clinical effectiveness.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS UTILIZED

• Equipment utilized includes personal computer, fax machine, and standard office equipment.

Disaster Service Worker

All Butte County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Teamsters-Mid Management Benefits Summary

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES

Salary Step Increases:
The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% may be given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.

Longevity Pay: 2.5% at 10 years, 2.5% at 15 years, 2.5% at 20 years, for a total 7.5% after 20 years of service.

Cell Phone Allowance:
County issued cell phone or $70/month allowance with appointing authority approval.

Uniform Allowance:

$14.00-$21.00/mo. For eligible classifications only. Varies by classification.

Public Safety Dispatcher Pay:
Employees that possess an Intermediate POST Dispatcher Certificate will receive an additional 3.5% of base pay, 4.5% for Advanced POST Dispatcher Certificate, and 2.5% for Supervisory POST Dispatcher Certificate.

Boot Allowance:
$200.04 for each year, paid in monthly installments. Effective January 3, 2026, the $200.04 boot allowance set forth above shall expire, and all members of this Unit shall be eligible for a work boot/footwear reimbursement up to $275.00 annually. For eligible classifications only.

Holidays:
13 paid holidays per year.

Vacation:
0-4.99 years: 15 days/yr.; 5-9.99 years: 20 days/yr.; 10-19.99 years: 25 days/yr.; 20+ years: 27 days/yr.

Administrative Leave:
7 days per year for FLSA Exempt employees.

Sick Leave:
96 hours of sick leave are earned each year with no maximum accrual.

Bereavement Leave:
Maximum of 40 hours for each occurrence in the immediate family.

Health Plan including Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance:
Coverage under the Butte County Health Plan is for employees and their eligible dependents. Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes a substantial amount of the total cost of the complete health package, which consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance. Currently, the amount the County contributes for family coverage is $1438.42/month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in the Butte County Health Plan, the County offers a monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. The current of the taxable Cash-Back allowance is $550.00 per month (prorated for less than fulltime employees).

Teamsters-Mid Management Medical Insurance Plans and Rates

Life Insurance:
The County provides $25,000 in life insurance with additional coverage available at a minimal cost.

Retirement:
The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.

"Classic Members"- 2% @ 55. Final compensation based on Single Highest Year. Employee responsible for full 7% employee share effective 1/1/2013.

"New Members" to PERS- 2% @ 62. Final compensation based on Highest Three-Year Average. Employee responsible for one half (1/2) the normal cost of the CalPERS Pension.
"New Member" is defined by law (PEPRA) as an "1) individual who has never been a member of any public retirement system prior to 1/1/2013 or 2) An individual who becomes a member of a public retirement system for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was previously a member of a public retirement system, but who was not subject to reciprocity. or 3) An individual who was an active member in a public retirement system and who, after a break in service of more than six months, returned to active membership in that system with a new employer

Deferred Compensation:
The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation program. Deposits into this plan are strictly voluntary and are made through a payroll deduction on a tax-deferred basis. The County does not make contributions to the employees' Deferred Compensation accounts.

Disability Insurance:
For short-term disability, the County participates in California State Disability Insurance (SDI) fund. County employees are also covered by an employee-paid long-term disability program. The long-term disability insurance benefit is 60% of the disabled employee's biweekly wage.

Flexible Spending Program:
County employees can elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Program. This program allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and/or dependent care expenses. In addition, employees can choose to have their portion of the monthly Health Plan premium withheld from their checks on a pre-tax basis as well. Generally, employees who participate in the Flexible Spending Program have less taxes withheld for their payroll checks than if they had elected not to do so.

Tuition Reimbursement:
Up to $500/year.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
The County of Butte provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services.
Refer to specific labor agreements (BCEA-General) for additional benefit information.

BUTTE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice.

Butte County Human Resources Department
3 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 552.3552

Comments, please email:
01

In the last 2 years have you been employed by or contracted with a locums agency for comparable employment? Please provide the name of the Locums Agency, and the dates of your contracted employment. Examples of locums providers, Locums Tenens, Jackson & Coker, Golden State, Traditions Behavioral Health. If yes, in the last 2 years were you ever interviewed by Behavioral Health for a position with the department? Please provide name of Locums agency that presented you for the interview.
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Master's degree from an accredited two year graduate school or program in Social Work or a related field; and Two (2) years of experience as either a Marriage and Family Therapist or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and one (1) year of supervisory experience including the planning, scheduling, assigning, evaluating, training and directing the work of subordinate staff; or Three (3) years of professional counseling/therapy in a Behavioral Health setting, including one (1) year of lead or supervisor experience.Please refer to work experience you have included in this application that demonstrates your experience, also include your specific licensing and lead/ supervisory experience.
03

What answer accurately reflects the number of years' experience of lead or supervisor experience.*One year equals 2,080 hours.

• Less than one
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• More than 6 years

04

Do you have any of the following? Select all that apply.

• Marriage and Family License Therapist
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• None of the above

05

What answer accurately reflects the number of years' experience as a Clinician?*One year equals 2,080 hours.

• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• 5-6 years
• 6-7 years
• More than 8 years

06

Please select which program(s) you are interested in.

• Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF)
• Chico Youth
• Resilience Empowerment Support Team (REST)

07

If an Extra Help opportunity was available, would you be interested in that position?Extra Help means this may be a Part-Time or Non-Permanent position. The number of hours worked per week may vary and depend on the needs of the department. For terms and conditions concerning Extra Help with Butte County, see Section 6.13c of the Butte County Personnel Rules.

• Yes, I am interested in both Regular and Extra Help positions.
• No, I am only interested in Regular Help positions.

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