Behavioral Health Services Supervisor - Homeless Housing Opportunities, Partnerships & Education

Salary : $97,141.58 - $121,181.16 Annually
Location : Riverside
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 26-79717-11JH
Department: Behavioral Health
Division: Housing Regional Admin
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 10/5/2026 11:00 AM Pacific

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Behavioral Health Services Supervisor

Homeless Housing Opportunities, Partnerships & Education program (HHOPE)

Riverside, CA

Must have a valid license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Science.

Homeless Housing Opportunities, Partnerships & Education program, Riverside, CA
The County of Riverside Behavioral Health Department's (HHOPE) Homeless Housing Opportunities, Partnerships & Education programscurrently seeking a Behavioral Health Services Supervisor. The program is dedicated to reducing and preventing homelessness in Riverside County through a comprehensive, integrated approach that combines housing and behavioral health services. Our objective is to engage, stabilize, and support individuals and families experiencing homelessness by connecting them to permanent housing, healthcare, and community-based supports.
Supervisors within HHOPE play a vital role in advancing this mission by leading multidisciplinary teams that deliver high-quality, person-centered care. They ensure program fidelity, promote collaboration with internal and external partners, and uphold HHOPE's commitment to equity, innovation, and outcomes that foster long-term housing stability and wellness for all participants. The position requires occasional fieldwork; therefore, a valid California Driver's License is mandatory. The work schedule follows a 9/80 format, with hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
We are looking for candidates who

• Are Licensed professionals (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC)
• Have a minimum of two years post-licensure experience
• Have strong computer and organizational skills
• Have supervisory/lead experience

For this recruitment, the position is eligible for a 10% DTR differential that is applied to hours physically worked. At any time, this differential can be removed.

The certification list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill other future Behavioral Health Service Supervisor vacancies within Behavioral Health that may occur in the coming weeks.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supervise and support daily operations of assigned teams, including Street Outreach, Enhanced Care Management (ECM), Community Supports (CS), and grant-funded positions.
• Provide leadership and direction to staff to ensure effective service delivery, adherence to program standards, and achievement of contract deliverables.
• Monitor staff performance through regular supervision, coaching, and performance evaluations, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and professional development plans.
• Coordinate workflow and staffing coverage to maintain consistent field presence and office operations, including scheduling, approving timecards, and managing time-off requests.
• Oversee documentation and reporting in systems such as HMIS, ELMR, and EPIC to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with funding and regulatory requirements.
• Track grant objectives and expenditures, working collaboratively with leadership to ensure programs operate within budget and meet outcome targets.
• Facilitate communication across interdisciplinary teams, community partners, and internal departments to promote coordinated care and efficient service delivery.
• Respond to field and program needs by providing guidance on complex cases, crisis intervention, and linkage to appropriate internal or community resources.
• Ensure compliance with all county, state, and federal program guidelines, including data privacy, safety, and documentation standards.
• Lead or participate in case conferencing, team meetings, and staff trainings to reinforce best practices in outreach, engagement, and client-centered care.
• Represent the program at community meetings, stakeholder events, and collaborative initiatives to enhance visibility and strengthen partnerships.

Additional Duties
Plan, assign, direct, supervise, and coordinate the work of a multidisciplinary staff providing behavioral health treatment services, social and rehabilitation services, and consultation and education services to consumers, public and private agencies, and the community.

Evaluate overall unit activities, including methods and procedures for effectiveness and consistency with program goals and objectives,; recommending and implementing changes in program, policies, and procedures as necessary.

Evaluate performance of personnel and take or recommend appropriate course of action; interview, select, and recommend the hiring of new staff members.

Provide guidance to subordinates on departmental philosophy, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures through casework conferences, staff meetings, and work review; assist and participate in the development and coordination of in-service training and staff development programs.

Make or review decisions on difficult consumer assessment and casework matters.

Work with other public, private, and community organizations providing health and human services to mentally and emotionally disabled individuals to gain and ensure cooperation in order to achieve program goals; participate in behavioral health conferences and local area committees; may participate in regional or countywide community needs assessment and program planning development and evaluation activities.

Assist in preparing annual budget requirements and monitor expenditures to ensure unit is within funding provisions; prepare reports and correspondence regarding workload statistics, casework and unit methods, and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Two years of post-license professional experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting providing direct client services which must have included: client assessment and evaluation, development and implementation of appropriate treatment plans, providing psychotherapy or behavioral health counseling, and providing indirect services involving information, consultation, and educational services to staff and community.

License: Possession of a valid license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist issued by the California State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.

Candidates recruited from out-of-state must possess an out-of-state license to practice in one of the above stated options. Individuals hired under this option shall obtain their license to practice issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences within three years of date of hire. During the interim three years, the incumbent shall be eligible for a Mental Health Professional Licensing Waiver Request approved by the State of California Health and Human Services Agency.

Candidates qualifying with the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor option must have completed additional education and training as defined below:

1) Six semester units or nine quarter units specifically focused on the theory and application of marriage and family therapy, OR a named specialization or emphasis area on the qualifying degree in marriage and family therapy, marital and family therapy, marriage, family, and child counseling, or couple and family therapy;

2) No less than 500 hours of documented supervised experience working directly with couples, families, or children; and

3) A minimum of six hours of continuing education specific to marriage and family therapy, completed in each license renewal cycle.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For questions regarding this recruitment
Please contact Jeremy Holforty a (951) 955-5558 or. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Work Location and Telework
In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements.
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.