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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:  

At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.

This BHRS Unit Supervisor recruitment is to establish an eligible list for all Behavioral Health Programs.  

This list may be used to fill BHRS Unit Supervisor vacancies as long as the list is active. As such, you are encouraged to apply even if a vacancy doesn't exist in the program for which you are interested.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

The Unit Supervisor positions will be based in one of the following locations: San Rafael, Novato, or Greenbrae. 

Crisis Stabilization Unit Vacancy:

There is one (1) regular full-time, P.M. BHRS Unit Supervisor position within the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU).
Working under the direction of BHRS Program Manager - CSU and Residential Services, the BHRS PM Unit Supervisor for Crisis Stabilization Unit has responsibility for overseeing day-to-day operations of the evening (P.M.) shift of Crisis Stabilization Unit services. The position will co supervise weekend and overnight staff in conjunction with the CSU A.M. Supervisor. The 24/7 Crisis Stabilization Unit that is the primary LPS 5150 receiving facility for Marin County. This position is responsible for the oversight of the clinical crisis services provided by a multidisciplinary team consisting of licensed and waivered clinicians, interns, RNs, MDs, and a family partner. This includes but is not limited to the planning, assigning, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of staff. This position is also responsible for successfully coaching and developing the team, as well as writing and delivering annual performance reviews and providing training and discipline as necessary to staff. As a member of the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services management team, the BHRS Unit Supervisor will assist senior management staff in program development and contract management as applicable. Evening and partial weekend work will be part of position. 

Bilingual Requirement: Bilingual skills in Spanish/English are desired but not required. 

Forensics System of Care, Care Court Vacancy:

There is one (1) regular BHRS full-time, fixed term (10/23/2027)Unit Supervisor position with Forensics System of Care, Care Court 

The Justice CareLinks Supervisor will oversee services linking individuals with legal involvement to community services. The incumbent will supervise a team who will have a significant and meaningful impact on community members within the County of Marin.  Staff will be assigned to a variety of justice-involved services, including the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court, Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), Behavioral Health Links/Jail Re-entry and Mental Health Diversion. The selected candidate will oversee services in the various initiatives, all aimed at connecting a person with behavioral health treatment needs to services, some of which may be court-ordered. Services may include outreach and engagement, clinical evaluation, court reports, resource identification and linkage, attendance at court, and collaboration with justice and community partners. Services can take place in the community or institutional/program settings. Our approach is client-centered, collaborative, creative, flexible, and individualized.   

Reporting to the BHRS Forensic and Mobile Crisis Program Manager, the Justice CareLinks Unit Supervisor provides leadership for the day-to-day operations of the Justice CareLinks team.  Recovery-based outreach and engagement services are provided by the team to individuals experiencing serious mental illness, co-occurring substance use and possibly medically complex issues; experiencing homelessness or at risk for becoming institutionalized; needing out-of-home care; or frequently utilizing hospitals/emergency rooms as the primary resources for their behavioral health treatment. In addition, the team provides ongoing outreach, liaison support between the court and treatment providers, and may act as a client advocate when client is unable to advocate for themselves. The leader of this team works collaboratively across disciplines with highly skilled professionals including behavioral health colleagues, attorneys, and judges.  

The BHRS Justice CareLinks Supervisor position will provide clinical and administrative oversight and leadership for the team and community. The Unit Supervisor will have direct oversight of Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioners, support and administrative staff and work collaboratively with other team members. This position is responsible for the planning, assigning, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of staff. This position is also responsible for successfully coaching and developing the team, as well as writing and delivering annual performance reviews and providing training and performance feedback as necessary to staff. Additional duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Conducting ongoing clinical and/or psychosocial assessments with individuals and families including evaluating those incarcerated in the Marin County Jail who are being referred for services.  
• Providing clinical leadership for BHRS staff in court proceedings  
• Overseeing recovery-based, trauma-informed outreach and engagement efforts 
• Ensuring accurate records of interventions and services that comply with Medi-Cal and BHRS documentation standards. 
• Regularly monitoring program metrics and program budgets.  
• Using and creating database systems to track and organize relevant data.  
• Representing BHRS at community meetings.   
• Developing policies and processes for continuous improvement. 
• Conducting evaluations of staff and self to monitor performance.  
• Coaching, mentoring, and guiding staff to develop in their roles. 

The incumbent will have support and training as they orient to their role. The position is Monday-Friday, business hours, with some opportunity for hybrid work and an Alternative Work Schedule based on program needs. 

This is a fixed-term position ending 10/23/2027. This position is budgeted for 3 years. However, there may be opportunities for the hired individual during this time-period to move to a regular, ongoing position as other vacancies or promotional opportunities occur, or the position may be funded and convert to an ongoing position.  Fixed-term employment ends when the position's funding finishes, or the work is completed. Employees in these positions are exempt from the County's policies regarding lay-off order and reduction-in-force rights.

The ideal candidate for all programs will have strong proven leadership experience and skills in managing and supervising behavioral health programs and staff; skilled in developing and implementing program goals, objectives and policies and procedures; able to manage critical and complex clinical and personnel related issues; and be an effective communicator both verbally and in writing. The ability to successfully multi-task and track various projects is required.  The ability to have both a large-scale understanding of county-wide services, as well as the interpersonal ability to collaborate with partners will be a helpful skill to have and develop.  In addition, experience in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities, while pushing for innovation is desired. Experience working with labor unions, labor contracts and government employment regulations is ideal. Strong communication skills and the spirit of community service is essential. 

For CSU: The ideal person for this position is a leader that is focused on bringing value into the lives of BHRS clients and supporting the team to help reach their goals.   The successful candidate has the ability to join and work with a multi-disciplinary team; the ability to work effectively with other departments and community groups; and the ability to analyze and synthesize data and information to make informed decisions.

For Forensics: The ideal candidate for this position enjoys an active and dynamic work environment, and who prefers to be engaging in cross-disciplined collaboration and partnership, inclusive of working in partnership with justice professionals.  The person in the Justice CareLinks Supervisor position must be comfortable in a new position, with the flexibility to take direction and make innovative contributions to help develop the role. The Justice CareLinks Unit Supervisor will be clinically competent with prior direct-client care experience, as well as have some experience managing projects, reporting outcomes, and public-speaking/presenting.  The ideal candidate will see this position as an opportunity to oversee a new team, including established and new partnerships using a multi-agency approach and have a mix of professional collaboration and coordination, supervision of staff, and with direct service work when needed.  A strong commitment to serve the underserved and to keep trying even in the face of challenges is key.

QualificationsKnowledge of

• Administrative principles and practices, including basic budgeting, program planning and evaluation, unit and shift coordination, and admissions criteria and procedures.
• Principles, procedures, techniques, trends and publications relevant to community mental health.
• Dynamics of human behavior; physical, psychological, environmental and social aspects of behavioral health disorders and emotional disturbances.
• Nature of problems calling for the use of public or private community resources.
• Scope and activities of community health and welfare agencies and community resources available for assistance to individuals suffering from behavioral and/or emotional problems.
• Methods and techniques of crisis intervention, individual/family/group counseling, case management and social rehabilitation.
• Computer applications related to the work.