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Job Description
Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics
The County of Colusa Behavioral Health Services Department is seeking a Clinical Program Manager I/II to develop, maintain, and manage clinical programs, ensure the provision of quality services by program staff, supervise, develop, and coach staff in line with department values and clinical philosophy. If you're interested, check out the job description HERE .
There is one position available that may be filled at any level, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. This recruitment will fill a current vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future openings.
What's this Job All About?
As a Clinical Program Manager with Colusa County Behavioral Health, you will lead and oversee vital mental health programs, supervise clinical staff, and ensure the delivery of high-quality services to our community. From developing policies and managing teams to coordinating care and representing the department, this role is perfect for experienced, licensed professionals ready to make a meaningful impact through leadership, collaboration, and compassionate service.
Embracing the Colusa County Work Culture
We take self-care seriously and believe in fostering a healthy work-life balance. No weekends, flexible work schedule, and team oriented work environment provides the balance needed to provide excellent care.
How do we make a difference?
Many of our employees live and work in our community. We want to see our neighbors become successful in reaching their goals and we feel fortunate to be in a position to support them in this effort.
What are the benefits?- A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve
- A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE
- A LIFETIME PAYCHECK (3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members)
- Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you - Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
- Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff
- 457 Deferred Compensation
- Management Leave: Forty (40) hours
- PAID vacation, PAID holidays (13), and PAID sick leave
- Vacation Parity! - Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County (Includes cities, counties, districts, military and similar entities.) To learn more about vacation parity please see our benefit summary.)
Supervision & Examples of Duties
CLINICAL PROGRAM MANAGER I:
Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health, receives general supervision from the Clinical Deputy Director. Exercised supervision over professional, technical, and clerical staff.
CLINICAL PROGRAM MANAGER II:
Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health, receives general supervision from the Clinical Deputy Director and may act as Head of Service in the absence of the Director and Deputy Director of Behavioral Health. Exercised supervision over professional, technical, and clerical staff.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
CLINICAL PROGRAM MANAGER I
Experience:
Three (3) years of direct clinical experience. Two (2) years of direct experience with a program of specialty.
Training:
Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or a related field.
Licensing or Certifications:
A valid State of California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Licensure as MFT, MSW, LCSW, as required by the Board of Behavioral Sciences, or licensure as a psychologist, as required by the California Board of Psychology.
CLINICAL PROGRAM MANAGER II
Experience:
Three (3) years of direct clinical experience. Two (2) years of direct experience with a program of specialty.
AND
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in the clinical management of Behavioral Health and/or prevention programs.
Training:
Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or a related field.
Licensing or Certifications:
A valid State of California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Licensure as MFT, MSW, LCSW, as required by the Board of Behavioral Sciences, or licensure as a psychologist, as required by the California Board of Psychology.
Supplemental Information
Salary based on a 37.5-hour work week.
Clinical Program Manager I : $6,855 - $11,247
Clinical Program Manager II: $7,569 - $12,415
The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.
Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of current benefits, please click here: 2025 Benefit Summary
Closing Date/Time: 10/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Colusa
Show moreThe County of Colusa, nestled in the heart of the Sacramento Valley approximately 60 miles north of Sacramento and 100 miles northeast of the San Francisco Bay Area, is a vibrant community rich in history and tradition and, offering a wonderful environment in which to live, work and play. The County, with approximately 22,000 residents, includes two incorporated cities; Colusa, which is the county seat, and Williams. The local economy is largely agriculturally based producing crops valued at more than $900 million each year and exporting farm commodities throughout the United States and to about seventy countries worldwide.
County government business is still conducted within the antebellum court house which was built in 1861 and has operated continuously ever since. The County’s annual General Fund budget is roughly $28 million; the total budget is about $78 million. The workforce is comprised of approximately 350 full-time equivalent positions that are assigned to five represented bargaining units.
Colusa County also offers many diverse outdoor recreational opportunities and is considered to be a sportsman’s paradise. The Sacramento River meanders through the County. Portions of five national protected areas are located within the county: Butte Sink Wildlife Refuge; Colusa National Wildlife Refuge; Delevan National Wildlife Refuge; Mendocino National Forest and; Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. Recreational opportunities such as hiking, bird watching, camping and water sports abound. The Sacramento River and local lakes, offer world class fishing
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