Salary : $88,025.60 - $117,873.60 Annually
Location : South Lake Tahoe, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Health and Human Services Agency
Division: Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 05/11/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Mental Health Program Coordinator provides direction and programmatic development, coordination and implementation for special programs or services to meet the needs of mental health clients; plans, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned professional, technical and other program support staff.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Select staff and provide for the orientation, training and evaluation of staff; recommend discipline and other personnel decisions.
• Plan, organize and provide day-to-day direction, training and work review to volunteers providing similar or related mental health services within the program.
• Administer specified program area; develop and implement program budgets; administer grant funds and act as liaison and coordinator in all programmatic areas.
• Provide direct services to mental health program clients in such areas as conservatorship investigation, group and family therapy, crisis intervention, gero-psychology, case management, day treatment, and psychotherapy.
• Direct the receipt and review of program applications and the determination of eligibility for program participants; personally makes difficult eligibility decisions.
• Identify and utilize community resources; develop and train such resources; make appropriate referrals for client services.
• Direct or personally perform group and individual therapy and crisis intervention; assist clients with financial, living arrangement and vocational issues.
• Plan, develop and implement policies for program services and provide liaison with Department and County staff and community agencies.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications.

Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from an accredited college or university. Courses from non-accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement.

Mental Health Program Coordinator IA: Equivalent to possession of a Master's degree from an accredited university or college with major coursework in social work, marriage and family counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing or a related field, and two years of professional level counseling/therapy experience in a mental health inpatient or outpatient setting. Applicants must be a registered intern or eligible to register as an intern in the State of California at the time of appointment.

Mental Health Program Coordinator IB: In addition to the Master's degree listed above, must possess an appropriate license as described in Other Requirements.

Mental Health Program Coordinator II: In addition to the Master's degree and license listed above, must possess two years of post-licensing experience as a mental health therapist, clinician or counselor in a mental health inpatient or outpatient setting.(For employees hired in the class of Mental Health Program Coordinator by El Dorado County on or before March 6, 2000: Must possess a Master's degree as listed above and a license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Clinical Psychologist in the State of California.)

Other Requirements:
All Classifications: Must possess a valid driver's license. May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays. All incumbents must possess the appropriate clinical license described below within five (5) years of employment. Lead or supervisory experience is desirable.

Mental Health Program Coordinator IA: Must either be eligible to obtain an appropriate license and/or waiver under the provisions of Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5751.2 to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist or Psychiatrist in the State of California, or must be licensed as a Registered Nurse.

Mental Health Program Coordinator IB: In addition to the Master's degree listed above, must possess an appropriate license as described in Other Requirements.

Mental Health Program Coordinator II: In addition to the Master's degree and license listed above, must possess two years of post-licensing experience as a mental health therapist, clinician or counselor in a mental health inpatient or outpatient setting. (For employees hired in the class of Mental Health Program Coordinator by El Dorado County on or before March 6, 2000: Must possess a Master's degree as listed above and a license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Clinical Psychologist in the State of California.)

Click to view the minimum qualifications for Mental Health Program Coordinator IA/IB/II, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATIONApply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Rachel Wallick in Human Resources at [email protected].

RECRUITMENT PROCESSThe Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Mental Health Program Coordinator IA/IB/II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months We currently have the following vacancies:

• One (1) full time vacancy in the Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Department, Mental Health Outpatient Services located in South Lake Tahoe, CA.

CRISIS SERVICES IDEAL CANDIDATEThe Ideal candidate for the Crisis Services Mental Health Program Coordinator position will have experience in coordinating and supervising mental health crisis services in hospital and field-based settings. They will have experience providing and directing crisis evaluations, including 5150 assessments, creating safety plans, and ensuring compliance with Medi-Cal documentation standards. They will be adept at managing the complex daily operations of a field-based mobile crisis team, ensuring coverage and responsiveness in the community. The ideal candidate will be skilled in working with vendors, medical personnel, and law enforcement in the coordination of crisis services. They would have excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently and as a positive member of a team. They would have strong computer literacy skills, working knowledge of Medi-Cal regulations for Specialty Mental Health Services and experience in supervising and managing a team. They would have an active BBS Licensure, preferably 2 years post license
for Frequently Asked Questions.

The County of El Dorado participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.

Learn more:

• E-Verify Notice of Participation
• Right to Work

The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• County sponsored Wellness program
• Discounts on gym memberships

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• Optional Life Insurance

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
• Supervisory, Personal and Bereavement leave

Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.
Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.
To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here.
Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.
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Supplemental questions play an important role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

• I acknowledge receipt of this information

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This position requires a valid driver's license. Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a license from the State of California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), a Clinical Psychologist, or a Registered Nurse? Required for IB/II

• Yes
• No

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If you selected 'No' on question #3, are you a registered intern or associate with the state of California? Required for IA

• Yes
• No
• NA, I possess a license as described in question #3

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Check the box that best describes how much post-licensing experience as a mental health and/or substance use disorder therapist, clinician, or counselor in a mental health and/or substance use disorder inpatient or outpatient setting you possess. Question used to determine level IB/II

• No post-licensing experience
• Less than one year
• One to two years
• Two years or more

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If you selected 'no post-licensing experience on question #5, please select the box that best describes how much professional level counseling/therapy experience in a menta