Licensed Clinical Therapist II - Juvenile Justice Programs*

Salary : $96,304.00 - $117,457.60 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-13133jjp-01
Department: Department of Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 09/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt

The Job
$46.30 Starting Base Hourly Rate (Step 7) for New and Existing Employees!

***Earn $1.00 per hour above your base hourly rate while working within detention facilities!***

***Earn an ADDITIONAL $1.00 per hour above your base hourly rate while providing clinical supervision!***

LIcensed Clinical Therapist IIs assigned to JJP do not carry caseloads and are offered 4/10 schedules.

Are you interested in using your clinical and administrative skills to make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents?

Join a team who is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference in the lives of the residents of San Bernardino County.
The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health invites qualified behavioral health professionals to apply for the position of Licensed Clinical Therapist II - Juvenile Justice Programs. Licensed Clinical Therapists II (CTII) assigned to Juvenile Justice Programs (JJP) are assigned to a juvenile detention facility to provide behavioral health services to justice-involved youth in a structured, secure, and multidisciplinary treatment environment. Clinical Therapist II staff conduct clinical assessments, provide individual and group therapy, develop and monitor treatment plans, respond to behavioral health crises, and support suicide prevention and stabilization efforts. Clinical Therapist II staff must be comfortable working within a secure facility, following established safety and security procedures, and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries while providing trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate services. Services are provided in collaboration with San Bernardino County Probation Department personnel, medical staff, psychiatrists, psychologists, substance use disorder counselors, educators, community providers, and other members of the youth's multidisciplinary treatment team.

Licensed Clinical Therapists II within JJP play an important role in helping youth identify their behavioral health needs, develop coping and emotional regulation skills, strengthen family and community connections, and prepare for successful transition and reintegration back into the community. This position is well suited for professionals who value collaboration, adaptability, public service, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth and families. This Clinical Therapist II position may also provide clinical guidance and support to pre-licensed staff, assist with reviewing clinical documentation and treatment planning, and provide administrative support to the Clinic Supervisor. This position offers an excellent opportunity for experienced clinicians who are interested in developing leadership skills, mentoring newer behavioral health professionals, and contributing to the ongoing development of behavioral health services for justice-involved youth.

*Official Title: Clinical Therapist II
For additional details, please refer to theClinical Therapist II job description.
Hear from current therapists about their experiences with the Children and Youth Collaborative Services Team below!

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident.
Correction Facilities Requirements: Due to the secure nature of the juvenile detention environment, employees are subject to restrictions on the personal belongings that may be brought into the facility. Personal cellular-enabled/electronic devices are generally prohibited, and other personal items must be limited to those permitted by facility policy and may be subject to search upon entry.
Shifts: Juvenile detention facilities operate continuously, assigned staff may be required to work evenings, weekends, or holidays based on program coverage needs.

Clinical Supervision Differential: Clinical therapists currently providing clinical supervision to Pre-Licensed Clinical Therapists or Pre-Licensed Psychologists are eligible for additional compensation.

Detention Facilities Differential: Clinical therapists regularly assigned to work in detention facilities receive additional compensation. Indicate your interest and availability for positions assigned to detention facilities on the supplemental questionnaire.

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.

Minimum Requirements
License: Must be licensed in the State of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). A copy of license is required upon appointment. Licensure must be active, unrestricted, and in good standing.
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Experience: One (1) year, within the last five (5) years, of direct service post-license experience as a licensed therapist in a behavioral health or social service setting.
Note: Application must clearly distinguish between pre-licensed and post-licensed experience.

Desired Qualifications
Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills is required to receive additional compensation.

The following experience is highly desirable:

• Possesses knowledge of clinical supervisor requirements
• Has completed a minimum of fifteen (15) contact hours in supervision training
• Two (2) or more years of experience providing clinical supervision to Registered Associate MFTs, Registered Associate PCCs, or Registered Associate CSWs or pre-degree clinical interns within the last five (5) years
• One (1) or more years of experience providing clinical or administrative supervision over clinical interns and/or trainees
• Experience in a behavioral health or social service setting in a leadership role either managing a special assignment or providing occasional supervisory coverage
• Interagency collaboration experience
• Education and/or training experience

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• Calm under pressure
• Sound critical thinking skills
• Customer service orientation
• Great communication skills
• Friendly disposition
• Interest in an active work environment
• Desire to learn and develop new skills

Selection Process
Application Procedure: 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, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.
Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
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. Please note, if you do NOT receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
Technical Assistance: If you require technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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COMPETITIVE EVALUATION INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Detailed responses should be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered (do not refer to a resume).

• I understand.

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Correction Facilities Requirements: Due to the secure nature of the juvenile detention environment, employees are subject to restrictions on the personal belongings that may be brought into the facility. Personal cellular-enabled/electronic devices are generally prohibited, and other personal items must be limited to those permitted by facility policy and may be subject to search upon entry.Please select the statement below that applies.

• I understand and acknowledge that personal items, including cellular-enabled devices, are generally prohbitied and must be limited to those permitted by facility policy and may be subject to search upon entry. I wish to continue in the examination process.
• I am not interested in referral to vacancies which may prohibit personal items. I understand that by selecting this option my application will not move forward in the examination process.

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Professional License: Applicants must be a Licensed Therapist in the State of California with an active, unrestricted license in good standing. List your CA license title (Clinical Social Worker, Marriage Family Therapist, Professional Clinical Counselor), license number, and expiration date.If you were previously licensed in another state, include these license number(s), and expirat