Clinical Training Manager

Clinical Training Manager

Salary

$128,891.36 - $164,490.56 Annually

Location

Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Lompoc, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-8061-04 (O/BW)

Department

Behavioral Wellness

Division

Mental Health Services

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

11/4/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Description

Salary:

$128,891 - $164,490 Annually

The County of Santa Barbaras Behavioral Wellness Department is accepting applications for one (1) full-time Clinical Training Manager position. This leadership position manages countywide behavioral health programs serving individuals experiencing mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions. This positions job classification is a Business and Administrative Services Manager II. This position is "At-Will" and is exempt from Civil Service provisions.

This position may be based in Santa Barbara, Lompoc or Santa Maria. However, this position has countywide responsibility and requires routine travel to offices and partner agencies.

THE POSITION: The Clinical Training Manager works within the Training Division of the Behavioral Wellness Department and provides department-wide managerial oversight of staff training, workforce development, clinical supervision, policy and procedures, and safety/privacy functions. This position leads and coordinates clinical training activities across the department, supervises the Training, Policy & Procedures and Privacy & Safety Teams, and ensures that departmental staff, contract providers, and community-based organizations receive high-quality, compliant, and clinically relevant training and professional development.

The Clinical Training Manager directs multiple functional units, manages training requirements across the system of care, and serves as a key liaison with internal and external partners including educational institutions, professional trainers, continuing education and licensing bodies, and other county and statewide behavioral health agencies. Additional responsibilities include assisting with grant writing and special project development, and overseeing workforce development and internship programs. The position can be based in Santa Barbara, Lompoc or Santa Maria but carries countywide responsibilities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the second manager level in the Business and Administrative Services job family. Incumbents manage a mid-size program within a department or division or multiple small programs, providing professional expertise and supervision over business and administrative functions, which may be regulatory in nature. Incumbents establish annual goals and priorities; influence the direction for new or revised services, programs, processes, standards, or operational plans, based upon the County's long-term strategies; and ensuring compliance with County standards and applicable laws and regulations. Positions have a direct impact on the work unit or program and may impact the entire department.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Reports to an executive or Level III manager. Provides direct supervision to two or more individuals within a program. Exercises direct and indirect supervision over assigned professional, technical, and administrative staff.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

Founded in 1962, it is the mission of the Department of Behavioral Wellness to promote the prevention of and recovery from mental illness and addiction among individuals, families and communities, by providing effective leadership and delivering state-of-the-art, culturally competent services. The Department provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to 10,000 clients with mental illness and substance use disorders annually through its professional staff of over 400, in addition to its many contracted Community-Based Organization (CBO) providers. The Department's decisions and service delivery are guided by the following values:

• Quality services for persons of all ages with mental illness and/or substance abuse
• Integrity in individual and organizational actions
• Dignity, respect, and compassion for all persons
• Active involvement of clients and families in treatment, recovery, and policy development
• Diversity throughout our organization and cultural competency in service delivery
• A system of care and recovery that is clearly defined and promotes recovery and resiliency
• Emphasis on prevention and treatment
• Teamwork among department employees in an atmosphere that is respectful and creative
• Continuous quality improvement in service delivery and administration
• Wellness modeled for our clients at all levels; i.e., staff who regularly arrive at the workplace healthy, energetic and resilient
• Safety for everyone

Benefits: The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. Click on the Benefits Tab above or click here to view more information. In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:

• Retirement reciprocity
• Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Knowledge of mandated and required regulatory training for the staff of the Department of Behavioral Wellness.
• Current evidence-based practices knowledge for treatment within the population served by the department including services for children, transition age youth, families, adults, older adults and special populations including trauma informed care.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Ability to process, interpret and communicate complex contractual information to internal and external clients.
• The ability to work as a member of a team to coordinate training activities.
• An understanding of various methods of training, the ability to conduct needs assessments, and identification of training resources.
• Experience managing an online training program or similar training applications
• Bilingual in English & Spanish is desired but not required. Please note that the Hiring Department may test you on your fluency.
• Have management and program development experience
• Have grant writing and grant management experience
• Have development and/or oversight of internship experience
• Knowledge and experience of policy writing and development

Examples of Duties

These examples are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual.

• Establishes department-wide clinical training program goals and objectives; develops and updates procedures to reflect policy and regulatory changes; and prepares implementation plans and status reports.

• Plans, manages, and evaluates all mandatory trainings for Behavioral Wellness staff and contracted community-based partners, ensuring alignment with licensing, Medi-Cal, and other regulatory requirements.

• Leads the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of clinical and professional trainings; analyzes training data to identify trends, unmet needs, and program modifications; and oversees data tracking systems.

• Performs program development; grant writing and grant management; creates workforce development programs; develops and implements internship programs; facilitated stakeholder process and community partnerships.

• Oversees budget development, procurement activities, and process-improvement initiatives.

• Conducts research and analysis; prepares reports, contracts, proposals, and policy recommendations for senior leadership.

• Develops, implements, and evaluates programs, services, and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and performance standard

• Secures, negotiates, and manages contracts and agreements for external training providers; serves as liaison to professional trainers, consultants, and continuing education accrediting bodies.

• Oversees Continuing Education Unit (CEU) processes, including submitting required documentation to accrediting agencies to ensure CEU availability across licensure types.

• Supervises assigned staff, including the Department LCSW Clinical Supervisor, Training Team, Policy & Procedure Team, and Safety & Privacy Officer; ensures coordination across training, policy, compliance, safety, and workforce development functions.

• Oversees departmental policy, safety, and privacy functions, ensuring compliance with HIPAA, state regulations, and county standards, and collaborates closely with the Compliance Division.

• Provides or arranges training for departmental and program staff; collaborates with providers to develop administrative procedures and standardized practices across the system of care.

• Maintains expert knowledge of regulatory requirements and external training resources; serves as a technical resource to program, community, and departmental staff.

• Oversees and manages learning management systems, including Relias and Workday, ensuring effective configuration, performance, and communication of training opportunities.

• Designs, implements, and oversees workforce development initiatives and internship programs to support recruitment, retention, supervision, and professional growth.

• Coordinates clinical trainee programs and partnerships with universities and placement sites.

• Provides grant writing and supports development and management of special projects.

• Represents the department in interagency collaborations, committees, and workgroups, including Compliance, Policy & Procedure, QIC, and Clinical Leads.

• Plans, organizes, and directs multiple administrative and operational functions within the department.

Employment Standards

The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below may be acquired through various types of training, education, and experience. A typical way to acquire the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Equivalent of a bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, public health administration or a closely related field relevant to the assignment and;
• Five (5) years of journey-level behavioral or public health administration experience that includes policy development, budget management, contract administration, and grant administration that includes at least two (2) years as a supervisor or manager.

Additional Qualifications:

• Drivers License: Possession and maintenance of a valid California driver's license and the ability to meet automobile insurability requirements of the County or the ability to provide suitable transportation needs as a condition of continued employment, may be required.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Registered Nurse (RN).

• Bilingual Skills: The ability to read, write, and converse fluently in English and Spanish is required for some positions. Note: If you indicated on your application that you are bilingual, Human Resources will place you on the employment list for a job requiring bilingual skills. Hiring departments may test you on your fluency. If you do not demonstrate sufficient fluency, your name may be withheld from future certifications.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and techniques of business and administrative services in a public agency setting including accounting, budget, procurement, human resources, compliance monitoring, records management, or other enterprise or Countywide administrative regulatory services including the interpretation of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Principles and practices of public administration and program management, including strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Management principles, practices, and techniques.
• Principles and practices of fiscal management and budgeting.
• Principles and practices of program planning and administration.
• Personnel management principles and practices, including employee supervision, training, and evaluation.
• Principles and practices of group facilitation, conflict resolution, and consensus building.
• Principles of compliance, enforcement, and public accountability.
• Principles and practices of procurement and contract administration.
• Principles and techniques of effective oral presentations.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and standards.
• Business systems, equipment, and applications relevant to the area of assignment.

Ability to:

• Effectively administer accounting, budget, facilities, procurement, human resources, compliance monitoring, records management, or other enterprise or Countywide administrative regulatory.
• Perform complex project and process analyses, identify issues, and articulate recommendations.
• Manage assigned operations/programs; ensure ongoing compliance with strategic objectives, performance measures, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Manage and evaluate assigned staff, including training, coaching, participating in the development of goals and strategic objectives, coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands, and assigning/monitoring work.
• Analyze and evaluate operational programs, projects, and procedures.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise changes and improvements in public agency projects and studies.
• Manage budgets, contracts, grants, and resource allocation.
• Interpret, monitor, and report financial information and statistics.
• Oversee the implementation of, and adherence to, quality assurance activities and standards.
• Research, recommend, and implement industry trends, solutions, and best practices.
• Resolve complex problems within area of assignment.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of reports, grant proposals, documents, and presentations.
• Make presentations to stakeholders, elected officials, County leadership, and the public.
• Create and deliver informative presentations to stakeholders, elected officials, County leadership, and the public.
• Collaborate with program stakeholders, elected and appointed boards, the public, and internal leadership.
• Interpret and apply applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards.
• Communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of individuals, including but not limited to coworkers, subordinate staff, supervisors, other managers, professional agencies, and the general public.

Supplemental Information

SELECTION PROCESS:

• Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine applicants who meet the employment standards. Candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list.
• Selection Interview. Select finalists will be invited to an interview with a panel of subject matter experts.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of accommodation needed from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

Recruiters will correspond with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss the required deadlines.

CONDITIONAL JOB OFFER:

• Live Scan and Background Check: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, the selected candidates appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a Live Scan and background check which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. A Live Scan is electronic fingerprint scanning that is certified by the State Department of Justice. Further instructions about when and how to complete the Live Scan will be included in the offer letter. Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination.

Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 4:59 PM. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sbcounty

Collin Graham: cgraham@countyofsb.org

Retirement Plans

• Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
• Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
• For more information on our retirement plans, please visit: https://www.sbcers.org/ and http://www.santabarbara457.com

Health Benefits

• Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums
• On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
• Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
• Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
• For more information on our health benefits, please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/4012/Health-Benefits

Paid Time Off

• Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
• Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
• Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)
• Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
• For more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below)

Miscellaneous Benefits

• County Paid Term Life Insurance
• County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Childcare and Employee Discounts
• Relocation Assistance may apply
• Flexible work schedule may apply
• For more information on all of these benefits, please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/4013/24636/WorkLife-Benefits

Compensation Summary

• To view the Compensation Summary specific to the bargaining unit for this position (link to full Memorandum of Understanding also available at bottom of the summary), please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/3096/Managers---Unrepresented
• This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions. Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.

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This position requires candidates to be willing to work at and travel to ALL LOCATIONS within the County (Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc). Your name will be sent to the department based on the location of the vacancy and where you are willing to work.

• I understand.

02

Do possess any of the following valid licenses issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (check all that apply):

• LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
• LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor)
• LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
• RN (Registered Nurse)
• None of the above.

03

Part of the Employment Standards are: an equivalent of a bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, public health administration or related field. Please describe how you meet this standard by listing your degrees attained and area(s) of study.

04

If you have an international degree, please attach your transcripts and documentation from an evaluation service that demonstrates you meet the U.S. education standards. You are required to attach the required documentation to your application to advance in the selection process. This is your only opportunity to provide such documentation.

• I have an international degree and have attached the required documents.
• I have an international degree, but do not have the required documents. I understand that I do not qualify for this position.
• Not applicable; I do not have an international degree.

05

Please describe in detail your five (5) years of journey-level behavioral or public health administration experience that includes policy development, budget management, contract administration, and grant administration. Include your employers name(s), duration of employment with this type of experience and overall responsibilities pertaining to this experience. (Complete details should be listed on your application under Work History). Do not type "see resume" or "see application." If you do not have this experience, type "N/A."

06

Please describe in detail your two years or more of direct supervisory experience. Include in your response your employer/organization name(s), dates in the supervisory role, number of direct staff supervised, type of setting and your overall responsibilities. (Complete details should be listed on your application under Work History). Do not type "see resume" or "see application." If you do not have this experience, type "N/A."

07

The ability to converse fluently in English and Spanish is desirable, but not a requirement. NOTE: You must self-certify on the application form that you are fluent in English and Spanish. The Hiring Department may test you on your fluency.

• I understand.

08

This position requires job-related experience and knowledge in the development of an organized training system. Please describe in detail how you meet this requirement. Please include the name of your employer(s), and/or organization(s), and your overall responsibilities. Internship(s), externship(s) and/or part-time experience are also applicable. If you do not have this experience, please put N/A. (full details of this experience/position(s) should be on your completed application.)

09

This position works as a part of a team and must coordinate training activities with others regularly. Please describe in detail: A) Your experience working as part of a team to coordinate training processes and programs delivered to individuals, and diverse teams B) How you fostered positive working relationships to work toward common training goals and objectives (full details of this experience/position(s) should be on your completed application.) If you do not have this experience, please put N/A.

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Please describe in detail your experience with project and/or program management. Please include: A) Description of the project(s) and/or program(s) B) Your role C) Project and/or program goals and outcomes Please also include the name of your employer(s), and/or organization(s), and your overall responsibilities. If you do not have this experience, please put N/A. (full details of this experience/position(s) should be on your completed application.)

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Please describe your grant and/or policy writing experience. Please include: A) The nature of the grant or policy? B) Your role in the grant or policy writing process? C) The grant amount awarded?

Required Question

Employer County of Santa Barbara

Address 1226 Anacapa Street

Santa Barbara, California, 93101

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sbcounty